Island Lake Opinion
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Stone is driven to make things betterMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - As an elected official, I've had the privilege of working with Lisa Stone of Buffalo Grove to better our own community, and I hope voters will consider her outstanding q...
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BG mayor urges support for Route 53 referendumMar 30, 2009 11:00 pm - I urge everyone in (Lake) County to join me in supporting the extension of Route 53 with a yes vote. As a mayor concerned about our regional traffic gridlock, I ave come...
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Vote 'no' on borrowing for Round Lake Park improvementsMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - In Round Lake Park, a referendum question about borrowing money for infrastructure improvements in the downtown area has been a major issue among municipal candidates in...
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Say 'yes' to get Route 53 extension moving againMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - The slumbering proposal to extend Route 53 north through Lake County is stirring again thanks to an advisory referendum on the April 7 ballot. The Lake County Board poke...
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Keep Munson on as road commissionerMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing you this letter to show my support of Joe Munson for road commissioner. I have been a resident of Wauconda for nearly 50 years. I have seen my share of road...
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Say 'no' to Cary schoolsMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Cary Elementary District 26 is asking voters for permission to borrow $17 million for improvements to operations and facilities within the district. The tax hike would ...
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Saturday SoapboxMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Congratulations, Chargers! Thank you to the Dundee-Crown High School Chargers who reminded us what heart and grit can do when combined with teamwork. After stunning No. ...
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Vote yes in Wauconda TownshipMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Residents of unincorporated Wauconda Township can save money immediately and in the long run by approving a garbage collection referendum on the April 7 ballot. The Town...
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A cautious 'yes' to Mettawa's three advisory referendumsMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Voters in Mettawa will vote on three referendum questions that are advisory only. Two of the questions - on purchasing land west of the I-94 Lake Forest Oasis and east o...
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Route 53 extension: Big pain, small gainMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Extending Route 53 into Lake County does not solve the miserable countywide traffic problems we now face. Roadway systems, intersections and signalization are outdated a...