Island Lake Opinion
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Endorsement: Daily Herald endorses Foster over Stella in 11th Congressional DistrictOct 09, 2018 12:00 pm - With science under attack in the federal government and concerns about climate change broadening, it's good to have a scientist in the house. Specifically, the U.S. Hous...
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Get rid of procurement cards for elected officialsAug 21, 2018 1:00 am - Governments that issue credit or debit cards to elected officials have to pay the bill. Then, they can take it up with the person holding the card if there are questions...
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Says his new polling place is ridiculously far awayAug 13, 2018 5:00 am - I have lived in the same unincorporated subdivision for over 42 years. We were here before Buffalo Grove started scooping up property, and now Buffalo Grove is a half bl...
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Editorial: Wrong way to get Route 53 consensusJul 12, 2018 1:00 am - Tollway leaders want to extend Route 53 through the center of Lake County, as do some mayors and county officials and construction industry representatives who say it's ...
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Editorial: Bad government again on display in Island LakeMay 06, 2018 11:00 pm - In years past, we and other critics have had frequent occasions to single out elected officials in Island Lake for censure on any number of controversies or behaviors we...
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Congressmen should join Climate CaucusApr 14, 2018 1:00 am - On the first Earth Day in 1970, Americans celebrated a turning point in the environmental movement. Together, Republicans and Democrats, urban and rural residents, and b...
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Endorsement: Broad for the Democrats as Lake County clerkMar 01, 2018 12:00 am - The two Democratic primary candidates for Lake County clerk tout vastly different personal experience in making their case for who is best suited to lead the office. Ve...
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Endorsement: Stella for GOP nomination to Congress from Dist. 11Feb 21, 2018 12:00 am - Two candidates are seeking the Republican nomination for the 11th Congressional District seat currently held by Democrat Bill Foster. Dr. Nick Stella, 49, of Darien is a...
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Editorial: Shared police social worker could be model ideaDec 13, 2017 10:00 pm - Good cops must have some social-work skills to be effective. Being a good listener, dispensing sound advice, knowing when to use patience or a firm hand to defuse tense ...
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Positive stories about the GOP are ignoredNov 04, 2017 12:00 am - Why do the media in general only print or show negative stories about Republicans? On a recent Friday evening, the Lake County Republican Federation gathered at Conway F...