Libertyville Opinion
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Time for tollway users to speak upAug 18, 2011 5:00 am - Today, suburban commuters get a chance to be heard. We hope they take advantage of it. The Illinois Toll Highway Authority begins a public hearing process on its 15-year...
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Why shouldn’t feds have to trim?Aug 18, 2011 5:00 am - This is in response to Joseph M. Jason’s letter “Shortsighted to cut federal workforce.” Why does he think the federal government shouldn’t have to cut expenses? Busines...
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Route 53 extension vital for growthAug 18, 2011 4:00 am - It’s no surprise that our region ranks among the worst in the nation for traffic congestion, because we experience it every day. If you travel in Lake County, you also k...
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Obama demonstrated right leadershipAug 17, 2011 5:00 am - In resolving the debt ceiling crisis, President Obama proved to be a master of the art of compromise, which is the only way to lead effectively with divided government. ...
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DuPage benefits trim a wise modelAug 15, 2011 4:00 am - It’s never easy to have your pay or benefits trimmed. Too many of us know that all too well. In that regard, we empathize with the DuPage County employees who will see t...
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Politicians should sign this pledgeAug 11, 2011 12:00 am - Republicans sign pledges not to raise taxes no matter what (270 of them in Congress); Democrats sign pledges not to change Social Security no matter what (123 of them). ...
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Dist. 70 doesn’t need new administratorAug 10, 2011 3:00 am - As a longtime Libertyville resident and School Dist. 70 taxpayer, I applaud the initial effort to reduce redundant operations and share resources with Oak Grove School D...
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Let's solve our hunger challenge nowAug 08, 2011 12:00 am - It's easy to imagine how it starts. First, you're laid off. Then begins the sad scramble to apply for unemployment aid. Even with that, you face figuring out whether to ...
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Unpaid child support tells us who Walsh isAug 07, 2011 12:00 am - I just read Mrs. (U.S. Congressman) Joe Walsh’s December 2010 verified petition for $115,000 of unpaid child support. It is 55 pages, with exhibits. It says that Joe sti...
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Limit p-card use, ensure transparencyAug 05, 2011 3:00 am - It’s much easier to hand a clerk your debit card than it is to hand over money. It’s one reason casinos have you play with chips instead of cash. So it follows that it’s...