Island Lake Opinion
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For Schaumburg, only way up is downApr 13, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board There was a time, some of us remember, when if you had a big regional mall in your village, you paid little to no property tax to said villa...
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Health-care perk proves townships need scrutinyApr 10, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Just last week we opined, in the wake of the low voter turnout for local elections, that Illinois just has too many units of government. Tha...
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Time is now for new CL hospitalApr 09, 2011 12:00 am - If you live in McHenry County, chances are you’ve heard a lot about hospitals lately. Mercy Health System has proudly served the people and families of McHenry County si...
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The Saturday SoapboxApr 08, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Good luck to all: The voters have spoken. Low turnout notwithstanding, it’s now time to say thanks to all the new and returning members for ...
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Would fewer races equal more voters?Apr 06, 2011 11:00 pm - Daily Herald Editorial Board In all of suburban Cook County, a bit more than 16 percent of 1.39 million registered voters cast ballots in Tuesday’s election. In DuPage C...
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Middle class is bad place to beApr 05, 2011 11:00 pm - My school has just started to have full-day kindergarten. It will cost $225 per child per month. Great. It is cheaper than day care. The problem is I only work two days ...
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Cuts to after-school programs carry risksApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - Illinois’ anti-crime arsenal contains no weapons more powerful than the proven programs that help kids get the right start – like quality educational child care, after-s...
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Suggestions for better teachingApr 02, 2011 2:00 am - After reading the column titled, “In teaching, why not hire the best,” written by Esther J. Cepeda, I can’t resist contributing to her education. In the first place, com...
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Keep Illinois smoke freeApr 02, 2011 2:00 am - Well, here we go again. Lawmakers are once again trying to give exemptions to casinos, bars, strip clubs and possibly American Legion halls to lift the smoking ban. Once...
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Kownick will keep Cary in good shapeApr 01, 2011 11:00 pm - I am writing this letter to convey my full support of Mark Kownick in the upcoming Cary village board election, and I encourage my fellow residents to support Mark. Duri...