Round Lake Beach Opinion
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Boundary decision was unfairJan 31, 2014 4:00 am - This is an excerpt from a letter I sent to the school District 41 in Lake Villa regarding the boundary lines. I haven’t heard back from them. I have never felt so helpl...
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Rights and realities for concealed gunsJan 29, 2014 4:00 am - Please take a moment to envision an almost certain scene in our future. It might be late at night or a beautiful bright day; it won’t matter. A human being everyone thou...
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Editorial: An election system set up to help incumbentsJan 13, 2014 6:59 am - U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider of Deerfield got a pass in the Democratic primary in the 10th Congressional District Thursday when Arlene Hickory of Lake Bluff got knocked off ...
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Only let constituents contribute to politiciansOct 30, 2013 5:00 am - Concerning money and politics, I have a novel idea: “people” can only give money and lobby a person that they could actually vote for. This would stop money from crossi...
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Added gun laws have no effectOct 19, 2013 5:00 am - Regarding Carolina Rodriguez’ letter concerning requiring gun owners to furnish medical records before getting permission to buy weapons, I am forever amazed at the will...
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Remembrance rescue truck visits West ChicagoAug 29, 2013 11:00 pm - West Chicago, Illinois: August 30, 2013 – West Chicago business owners Kent Jean and Kevin Fett of Evo Exhibits welcomed one of two remaining Rescue Trucks from 9/11 to ...
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Editorial: District adds enthusiasm to ‘back-to-school’ planAug 13, 2013 8:10 am - Every school district wants to get off to a strong, positive start to the new academic year. It’s important — no, it’s critical — that teachers, administrators, parents ...
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The SoapboxJul 27, 2013 5:00 am - Happy hundredth: For 100 years, Mooseheart has been working in Batavia to protect children and strengthen families. It’s an inspiring story. As part of its celebration, ...
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Those here illegally shouldn’t be hiredJul 12, 2013 4:57 pm - We don’t have a broken immigration system. We just don’t enforce our laws. Why? What is so complicated, and who are the enablers? Why are benefits afforded to illegals? ...
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Fire chief needs more accountabilityJul 03, 2013 5:00 am - I read with disgust the article regarding the Round Lake Area fire captain placed on unpaid leave. Anyone with any knowledge of the Round Lake Fire Department understan...