Mundelein Opinion
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Editorial: New tools are available on government spending; use themMay 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Analyzing Kane County government spending became easier Monday with the launch of a new web portal that officials say provides "unprecedented access to Kane County's fin...
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Anthony is best woman for $20 billMay 29, 2015 1:00 am - Recently, there has been talk about replacing Andrew Jackson on the $20 bill with a woman from American history. The organization behind this petition, Woman on 20s, is...
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The Soapbox: Denny Hastert, did we hardly know ye?May 28, 2015 11:00 pm - Denny, we hardly knew ye? The indictment of former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert of Plano has been stunning, to be sure. A native son and for so long a pride ...
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Some perspective for fast-food workersMay 28, 2015 1:00 am - Just a note to all the protesters at McDonald's headquarters who want $15 an hour for flipping burgers, why not join the military? You will get all sorts of free stuff! ...
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Editorial: Local schools, colleges should be controlled locally, not in SpringfieldMay 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Legislators' efforts to meddle in the affairs of local community college districts stalled Friday and for all the right reasons. Liz Brown, of the Illinois Council of Co...
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Letter: Route 53 extension horrid for Lake CountyMay 18, 2015 6:14 am - The Route 53 extension will be financially devastating to middle class families in Lake County and the working poor. The "Blue Ribbon Council," whose members were chose...
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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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At least consider options on village hallApr 08, 2015 1:00 am - I was one of 14 members of the Old Village Hall Study Committee and it was our job to come up with solutions on the future of Mundelein's first village hall that is now ...
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Mundelein missing out on buying powerApr 05, 2015 1:00 am - Wake up, trustees! Developing the downtown area is fine, but what about all the buyer power on the west side of Mundelein - 725 homes in Grand Dominion, another 2,000 ho...