Island Lake Opinion
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Climate bill built on hasty decisionsAug 03, 2009 11:00 pm - It was announced on a local ABC radio affiliate station that the Group of Eight economic summit was a success. Therein lies the problem. The news is being spun so it ref...
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Laws punish animal loversAug 02, 2009 11:00 pm - It was very unsettling to read a July 29 article regarding an animal lover being told his beloved potbellied pig has to be removed from his residence. There have also be...
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Ravinia scores hit with classical favesAug 01, 2009 11:00 pm - Who was that rock star at Ravinia on July 12? Nothing less than the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. The place was packed. Combine an early start time of 5 p.m. with familiar...
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Likes Foster's stand on Cap and TradeJul 31, 2009 11:00 pm - National Energy Tax legislation recently passed the House by a vote of 219 to 212. This bill, which I understand to also be known as Cap and Trade, could effectively amo...
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G-8 summit far from a 'success'Jul 31, 2009 11:00 pm - It was announced on a local ABC radio affiliate station that the Group of Eight economic summit was a success. Therein lies the problem. The news is being spun so it ref...
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Open letter to Grafton Township supervisorJul 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Linda (Moore), I had the honor of serving as a township supervisor - in Rutland Township, Kane County - for the past eight years, until my retirement in May. I followed ...
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Clean house in SpringfieldJul 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Our son attends a sheltered workshop in McHenry. Recently the parents/guardians of 300 clients received a letter saying there would be no program for those clients after...
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Red light cameras a moneymaking scamJul 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Thank you for the in-depth look at the latest attempt by our local governments to siphon money off the residents. It is obvious the cameras at the intersections are a mo...
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Images are graphic, so is abortionJul 27, 2009 11:00 pm - As one of the people to bring the "Face the Truth Tour" on abortion to Illinois, I respond to the "Graphic protests generate complaints" column in the Daily Herald. Our ...
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Thanks to Cougars for family funJul 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Saturday started out with the intention of taking my family to a baseball game. No chance of seeing the Cubs. Sox are out of town. The Brewers, nope sold out. What about...