Island Lake Opinion
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Blame Obama, not Bush, for gas pricesMar 25, 2011 12:00 am - Having watched both Fox and CNN regarding the oil crisis and the increased cost of gasoline, I am appalled at the arguments of the left wing of this nation. They are bla...
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Dold votes for big oil and gas companiesMar 25, 2011 12:00 am - One of Congressman Robert Dold’s first votes in the House was against fixing a loophole which significantly benefits the largest oil and gas companies. (Exxon was a cont...
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Quash school consolidation ideaMar 25, 2011 12:00 am - The recent characterization of Gov. Quinn as a disaster for our state is not without foundation. His fiscal approaches are irresponsible and irrational. His latest brain...
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Red-light cameras increase our safetyMar 25, 2011 12:00 am - I moved into Gurnee from Waukegan in 1976. My daughters were in grade school at the time, and I worked for a local municipality. I became involved in the community in ma...
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Income tax hike is disguised for nowMar 25, 2011 12:00 am - The state income tax has now been raised. To nobody’s surprise, they waited till after the election. Also not surprising, many of those voting for it were “lame ducks” w...
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Thank you, Scouts, for help with moveMar 23, 2011 12:00 am - When the Lake County Genealogical Society was asked to vacate the Fremont Library in Mundelein, we were fortunate enough to find a new home at the Vernon Hills village h...
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Keep high achievements of Dist. 125 goingMar 23, 2011 12:00 am - Citizens of School District 125 have a critical decision to make in April which will affect our children’s educational future and the value of our community. This year w...
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Gordon will serve District 96 wellMar 23, 2011 12:00 am - We will be voting for Lauren Gordon for District 96 School Board. We have known Lauren for over 10 years. She is a warm, welcoming and involved member of the Buffalo Gro...
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Stop bill allowing campaigning near pollsMar 22, 2011 12:00 am - Voting sites for Election Day are increasingly difficult to secure, yet convenient voting locations are essential for voter participation. Senate Bill 1814, sponsored by...
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Teen drinking never OK at homeMar 22, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board An emotional case was played out in front of the Illinois Supreme Court Tuesday when a lawyer for a Lake County couple tried to convince the...