Libertyville Opinion
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BG mayor urges support for Route 53 referendumMar 30, 2009 11:00 pm - I urge everyone in (Lake) County to join me in supporting the extension of Route 53 with a yes vote. As a mayor concerned about our regional traffic gridlock, I ave come...
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Vote 'no' on borrowing for Round Lake Park improvementsMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - In Round Lake Park, a referendum question about borrowing money for infrastructure improvements in the downtown area has been a major issue among municipal candidates in...
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Say 'yes' to get Route 53 extension moving againMar 28, 2009 11:00 pm - The slumbering proposal to extend Route 53 north through Lake County is stirring again thanks to an advisory referendum on the April 7 ballot. The Lake County Board poke...
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Vote yes in Wauconda TownshipMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Residents of unincorporated Wauconda Township can save money immediately and in the long run by approving a garbage collection referendum on the April 7 ballot. The Town...
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A cautious 'yes' to Mettawa's three advisory referendumsMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Voters in Mettawa will vote on three referendum questions that are advisory only. Two of the questions - on purchasing land west of the I-94 Lake Forest Oasis and east o...
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Route 53 extension: Big pain, small gainMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Extending Route 53 into Lake County does not solve the miserable countywide traffic problems we now face. Roadway systems, intersections and signalization are outdated a...
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Fiscal responsibility is key in Oak Grove District 68Mar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Four newcomers will be seated on the Oak Grove Elementary District 68, so it's fortunate all the candidates are up to speed on the issues and ready to start work. We end...
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Kirk should back plan to adjust loansMar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - HR 1106 is the legislation to allow judges to adjust mortgages in bankruptcy proceedings to reflect current market prices. This legislation will help people to stay in t...
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Rondout District 72 needs knowledgeable candidatesMar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Six candidates are seeking four board seats in Rondout Elementary District 72. Incumbents Keith Gray and Mark Schweitzer have served the board well during their past ten...
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Police pension fund is now mandated in Hawthorn WoodsMar 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Voters in Hawthorn Woods are being asked to approve a tax increase so the village can create and fund a police pension fund. Although more taxes are probably the last th...