Lincolnshire Opinion
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Thank you for supporting food driveMay 20, 2015 1:00 am - Vernon Township wishes to thank all that participated in the National Letter Carriers Food Drive on May 9. The Vernon Township Food Pantry received over 2,100 pounds o...
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After-school programs in Illinois help fight crimeApr 17, 2015 1:00 am - As parents and state's attorneys, we have peace of mind knowing that kids are safe and supervised at school during the day while adults are at work. But we're worried ab...
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The issues to consider regarding bachelor's degrees at community collegesApr 13, 2015 1:00 am - Illinois community colleges are beginning to advocate for the right to offer applied bachelor degrees. Is this an idea that's found its right time as a response to the n...
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The Soapbox: Dirty politics and Congrats StevensonMar 28, 2015 1:00 am - Silly season: Actually it's not. Elections are serious, but some groups insist on denigrating them with petty politics and trickery. Such is the case with a flier b...
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Editorial: Arlington Hts. nonprofit fights to save heroin addicts, one naloxone injector at a timeMar 27, 2015 1:00 am - In a nondescript little office on the north side of Arlington Heights, history is being made in the war on heroin overdose. For the first time, the lifesaving drug nalo...
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Endorsements: Howland, Griffin, Anderson for CLC boardMar 18, 2015 1:00 am - For a brief time in early 2014, it looked as though some loose controls on travel spending by board members could overshadow the many very good things going on at the Co...
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The SoapboxMar 07, 2015 1:00 am - So sad. So young. We, too, grieve for loss of Ally Bradford and Seth Egger, the Aurora Central Catholic High School students killed when their SUV collided with a s...
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Heroin victims should be liable for medicationFeb 15, 2015 12:00 am - There is no question that the availability of naloxone for victims who choose to overdose on heroin is a wonderful life saver. It is also my belief that the victim shoul...
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Editorial: Facts don't support gambling expansionJan 22, 2015 4:01 am - While Pat Quinn was governor, he twice vetoed plans to license more casinos and add slot machines at horse-racing tracks. Now, with Gov. Bruce Rauner installed in Spring...
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Township thanks holiday donorsJan 08, 2015 12:01 am - Vernon Township would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that participated in the annual holiday Sponsor-A-Family programs. Once again the residents of Ve...