Long Grove Opinion
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Kirk will learn that 'Character counts'Jun 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Mark Kirk's hometown, Highland Park, has embraced a nationwide program called Character Counts. The objective of the program is the teaching of ethical values in its pub...
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Soapbox: Bargain hunters and gags gone wrongJun 11, 2010 11:00 pm - True bargain hunters: They're not brand new, but the year-old balls now at the Libertyville Golf Learning Center are a vast improvement over the worn-out ones use...
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Don't let lawmakers throw us under bus!Jun 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Those in our community still among the fortunate 18.5 million American retirees receiving employer-provided health care coverage are split into two groups. About 14.3 mi...
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Celebrations should make headlinesJun 11, 2010 11:00 pm - I attended a Mass at St. Gilbert parish and witnessed the 40th anniversary of our priest Father Gene. Humbling, in the midst of all the scandals, to be in the company of...
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Yearning for the Bush yearsJun 11, 2010 11:00 pm - Rock star personage can take a president only so far. If truth be told, President Obama is just as ordinary and helpless at times as the rest of us. When will President ...
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Kirk only told truth after he got caughtJun 09, 2010 11:00 pm - The June 1 Daily Herald has a brief article and pictures of the two candidates, Kirk is to "fix" any incorrect military claims and chastised Giannoulias for spending mon...
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Kirk has excellent record of serviceJun 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Congressman Mark Kirk is a 20-year Navy veteran with an outstanding record of service to our nation's veterans. I am a veteran myself, and have strong respect for what K...
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Mark Kirk disgraces the U.S. NavyJun 07, 2010 11:00 pm - As a Navy veteran, I am embarrassed by Congressman Mark Kirk's false claim that he was named "Intelligence Officer of the Year." He says that it was a mistake. Nonsense....
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Start with fence to restrict immigrationJun 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Regarding illegal immigration, "amnesty" is a lightning rod for disagreement. Opponents say we should not reward those here illegally. Supporters say we cannot identify,...
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Stepping up in challenging timesJun 06, 2010 11:00 pm - You have to admire the people who see a need in their community and dive in headlong to fill it while the rest of us wring our hands and weigh options. One of those doer...