Island Lake Opinion
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A smart voter is politician's nightmareJan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - Record snowfall and unprecedented low temperatures across America find Nobel laureate and Oscar winner Al Gore comfortably secluded in his palatial estate, dutifully cou...
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Don't try Bianchi — or pay for itJan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - The McHenry County Board has agreed to pay $221,476 for legal services provided by a special prosecutor. It is my understanding that an appellate prosecutor was already ...
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Sportsplex over fire protection?Jan 25, 2011 10:00 pm - The recent announcement by the village of Lakewood that they are planning to outsource fire protection for residents to save money has me wondering about their prioritie...
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Jeff Engelhardt advocates forgiveness, not death penaltyJan 24, 2011 11:00 pm - Editor's note: Jeff Engelhardt is an intern in the Daily Herald's Springfield bureau and a graduate student at the University of Illinois-Springfield, enrolled in it...
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Ask questions in Dist. 75Jan 24, 2011 11:00 pm - For all Mundelein Elementary District 75 parents, teachers, and community members, please plan on attending a meeting or sending your correspondence to the district on y...
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Nothing peaceful about barking dogJan 24, 2011 12:00 am - In response to a letter from Mr. Boyle of Des Plaines: These people are all neighbors to one another. A good neighbor is a considerate one and tries not to interfere wit...
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McHenry needs more high-paying jobsJan 24, 2011 12:00 am - The proposed Lakewood Sportsplex does not offer the kind of jobs we need in McHenry County. What we need in McHenry County is more corporate headquarters and offices. Th...
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Quinn should sign bill to end death penaltyJan 21, 2011 11:00 pm - I have toiled to abolish the death penalty most of my adult life. For 35 years, I have practiced as a criminal defense lawyer. I always knew that capital punishment woul...
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Saturday Soapbox: Thanks, Creen BayJan 21, 2011 12:00 am - Thanks, Creen Bay The Green Bay Press-Gazette's apology for misspelling “Chicaco” in a big headline Sunday was heartfelt and humorous, with a classy bow to our “gr...
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Pensions wrongly criticizedJan 21, 2011 12:00 am - I live in the worthless state of Illinois. I am a firefighter/ paramedic with a village, outside of Chicago. I have watched several shows concerning the poor condition I...