Lake Barrington Opinion
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The SoapboxDec 22, 2012 4:00 am - Still moving: The tragic case of Elgin High School teacher Carolyn Gilbert, spotlighted through Daily Herald reports, led to state legislation that should make teachers...
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Driver’s license law makes no senseDec 13, 2012 4:00 am - As a conservative Republican, being labeled a racist is in the cards if I dare express negative thoughts against illegal immigrants and those who support giving benefits...
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Autism society grants are availableDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - To all parents with special needs young adults and especially adults with autism, Harper College in Palatine, through their Continuing Education department, will be offe...
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Officials deserve praise for cutting payDec 05, 2012 3:47 pm - The majority of the Shields Township Board deserves praise for approving substantial reductions in salaries for elected officials and following through on their campaign...
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Editorial: The fundamental problems of holding dual officesNov 26, 2012 4:00 am - Although we have differences with some of state Sen. Terry Link’s positions, we decided that his background and leadership merited our endorsement in the election just p...
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Editorial: A good goal on smoking, but bad legislationNov 19, 2012 4:00 am - State Sen. Dan Duffy’s goal is noble enough: He doesn’t want people who visit the Cancer Treatment Centers of America to have to smell cigarette smoke on health care wor...
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The SoapboxNov 17, 2012 2:30 pm - Too close to home? Residents in the western half of Lake County routinely wake up to gunfire this time of year, with hunting season in full swing. Areas where hunting is...
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The SoapboxNov 10, 2012 4:00 am - A decent decision: Can’t say we’re ever pleased to hear of a community embracing video gambling, but if it has to happen, a town could do worse than to dedicate all its ...
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Endorsements: A list of our choices for Nov. 6Nov 05, 2012 10:00 am - Here is a summary of Daily Herald endorsements for contested seats and referendums of local interest on the Nov. 6 ballot. For the full endorsement editorial in a given ...
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Go outside to fix prosecutor’s officeNov 02, 2012 5:00 am - We are former prosecutors in Lake County who believe that your analysis of the race for state’s attorney was superficial and incorrect. Like you, we are very concerned ...