Island Lake Opinion
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Editorial: Link case emphasizes need for legislative ethics reform in IllinoisAug 15, 2020 2:00 pm - The news last week that state Sen. Terry Link of Indian Creek has been charged with federal tax evasion was far from surprising. For quite some time, we've been no fan o...
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Editorial: Endangered bee spotting a reminder how much they need our helpAug 11, 2020 1:00 am - In a spring and summer that's been pretty much a downer, a wee bit of good news was found recently on a large patch of bergamot in the Greenbelt Forest Preserve in North...
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Guest view: Protests are opportunity to make a more just societyJun 16, 2020 1:00 am - By Vaseem Iftekhar The last few months have been the most challenging period in recent American history. The COVID -19 pandemic shook society with more than 100,000 deat...
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Coronavirus Measures Benefit the PlanetMar 24, 2020 11:00 pm - Individuals and communities across the globe are taking drastic measures to protect themselves and slow the spread of coronavirus. Sheltering at home, significantly redu...
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Endorsement: Bansal for Republicans in U.S. House District 11Feb 14, 2020 12:00 am - On the Republican ballot in the 11th Congressional District, voters will have a choice between two conservatives who have run unsuccessfully for the Illinois General Ass...
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Endorsement: Foster for Democrats in U.S. House Dist. 11Feb 14, 2020 12:00 am - The 11th Congressional District, as is the case with so may districts in Illinois, is one of those squiggly-drawn districts unfairly gerrymandered to provide Democrats w...
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Weber: Property Tax Relief, Combating Corruption & DCFS Reform Vital this SpringFeb 06, 2020 10:00 pm - Over the past several weeks, my colleagues and I have been drafting new legislation and determining which legislation filed in 2019 we want to prioritize for the new ses...
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Editorial: Consolidation proposal is the ultimate in government foot-draggingFeb 01, 2020 12:00 am - We're all for thoughtful planning before making big changes in government, but Nunda Township officials may set a record for prudency. Nunda Township officials are takin...
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Editorial: Comprehensive approach needed to protect animals from unscrupulous sellersJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - The Lake County Board this week decided to go back to the drawing board on a proposal to support legislation that would give them more control over pet shops and commerc...
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Give residents a voice before extending DiMucci development approvalSep 30, 2019 11:00 pm - As a news organization, we know deadlines. And when a deadline is approaching, well, you'd better get done, or you've missed your chance. In Lake County government, dea...