Libertyville Opinion
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Breakdown of family threatens chaosJan 05, 2012 4:00 am - The brutal death of Alex Marron on Christmas Eve in Mexico reminds us again of the violence that has beset that country. The number of homicides in the past five years i...
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Show no tolerance on driving distractionsJan 03, 2012 4:00 am - The current Daily Herald series on distracted driving “Fatal Distraction” should be read by all. Kudos to the Herald for putting this excellent series “front and center”...
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The SoapboxDec 30, 2011 11:00 pm - Celebrate sensibly: It might be a timeworn bit of advice, but it remains an important one, simply told by the municipal sign outside the Schaumburg police/fire departmen...
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Stories that show the good in all of usDec 22, 2011 11:00 pm - There is a special place in the afterlife for people who steal from charities. And it should be even more uncomfortably toasty for those who steal Christmas presents for...
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As is, Medicare will bankrupt AmericaDec 20, 2011 5:00 am - My last letter was about the AARP and how they were misleading people into thinking that no changes were needed to Medicare and Social Security. As I said, people on Med...
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Townships serve important missionDec 18, 2011 4:00 am - I have been following a disturbing news trend recently that involves the elimination of townships as a means of reducing spending. In the current environment, where serv...
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‘True progressive’ is right for CongressDec 15, 2011 4:00 am - I’m writing to talk about a great young candidate named Ilya Sheyman. I’ve had the pleasure to canvass for his campaign and it was a great experience. Sheyman is a Jewis...
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DNA cases marring state’s attorney’s tenureDec 13, 2011 4:00 am - A year from now, Lake County State’s Attorney Michael Waller will be retiring, serving more than 22 years as the chief prosecutor. Unfortunately, that tenure, more than ...
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The SoapboxDec 10, 2011 4:00 am - Winter’s onset: Want some good news about the onset of winter? OK. Just a minute. It’s coming. Uh ... Less than an inch ... . . . of snow. And the fifth-latest time in ...
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Elgin Symphony not alone in burbsDec 09, 2011 4:00 am - I must respectfully challenge your opinion in “Our View” Nov. 25, that “nowhere outside of Elgin, though, will you find a symphony orchestra.” This is not to take away f...