Lake Forest Opinion
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U.S. flags flying cause for prideJun 15, 2009 11:00 pm - On Veterans Day 2008, it was published in the Daily Herald that I counted nine U.S. flags over a stretch of four to five blocks (approximately over 100 houses) in my nei...
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Dog owners should be considerateJun 15, 2009 11:00 pm - I have lately become more concerned about people walking what appear to be ominous looking dogs. Some dogs can't help but look ominous in my eyes. Maybe that's my fault....
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Tax hike would avert housing tragedyJun 06, 2009 11:00 pm - The state of Illinois is facing a dire economic situation compounded by the current recession and by the fiscal irresponsibility of the previous administration. The stat...
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Health-care plan part of power grabJun 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Recently, President Obama had this to say in an interview on CSPAN: SCULLY: You know the numbers, $1.7 trillion debt, a national deficit of $11 trillion. At what point d...
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Nepotism isn't 'in the best interest'Jun 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Some of the antics out of Springfield and Chicago through the years have clearly dismayed us. But a little town nestled in the Northwest suburbs may have just raised the...
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Garrett good fit for U.S. CongressMay 29, 2009 11:00 pm - After reading many recent articles and blogs about a battle for the House seat in the 10th Congressional District I just had to speak up. There is one person who I hope ...
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We need real, lasting solutionMay 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Illinois lawmakers are faced with a critical decision - protect vital public services Illinois' families depend on or make drastic budget cuts that put these programs at...
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Thank those who served our countryMay 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Since our country will celebrate Memorial Day on May 25, I've been thinking of the service members I knew who died in Iraq. I was in the navy for 21 years, and I was ne...
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Beware scams on one-time gov. checksMay 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Social Security beneficiaries and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will be happy to know that issuance of the special one-time $250 American Recovery and Re...
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Be careful stewards of public's trustMay 06, 2009 11:00 pm - One newly elected mayor fired the help. One new trustee almost swore in frustration. Other newly elected leaders took the helm far more quietly this week with pledges t...