Libertyville Opinion
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Unions assure fair treatment of teachersJul 23, 2011 5:00 am - In the past, I have enjoyed the company of students during my instruction-free lunch period. I also appreciate and enjoy the “we got your back” feeling that my union pro...
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The SoapboxJul 23, 2011 12:00 am - You’re paying attention: An emergency room doc told us Thursday that people have been heeding warnings about excessive heat this week, and that’s resulted in fewer trips...
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Lessons in conquering life’s bumpsJul 21, 2011 4:00 am - There is little doubt Sean Stephenson would appreciate Jordan Aubey’s story. And little doubt Aubey would enjoy telling Stephenson’s. Separate stories about the two men ...
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Congress, president can get us on right pathJul 21, 2011 3:00 am - Fundamentally, our federal government’s fiscal problems have arisen from spending in excess of our income. We now borrow something like 40 cents for every dollar spent b...
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Fielders, Zion must play ball with fansJul 19, 2011 3:00 am - When the Lake County Fielders arrived two years ago along with plans for a new stadium in Zion, it was one of those feel-good stories about minor league baseball coming ...
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Who stole seniors’ Social Security?Jul 19, 2011 2:00 am - The Democrats have always told seniors their Social Security money was safe in a lockbox. President Obama has threatened seniors of withholding their August checks. What...
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Does Barrington lag in old-age planning?Jul 18, 2011 3:00 am - “Most communities are behind in planning for their aging populations,” says Carol Morello (syndicated column published June 27). Barrington has four senior residences fo...
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New map improves 10th DistrictJul 14, 2011 3:00 am - Limiting my observations to my own U.S. 10th Congressional District, the newly enacted-into-law redistricted boundaries represent a marked improvement over what we had b...
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Obama has kept the wrong promiseJul 13, 2011 12:00 am - Susan Estrich’s recent column touting the promises that Obama has kept screamed of selected recall. She seems to have forgotten the promise regarding transparency (think...
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Don’t forget about GOP-backed warJul 09, 2011 12:00 am - In response to Michael Hanley’s letter to the editor on May 28, he mentions all of the great things the Republicans did, but he also forgot what Richard Nixon did, and m...