Round Lake Opinion
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Where did moderate Republicans go?Oct 03, 2012 4:40 am - I’m a resident of the 52nd State House District, where right-wing Republican David McSweeney is running against Independent Dee Beaubien. No Democratic candidate is runn...
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Editorial: Health clinic proposal needs open discussionSep 25, 2012 5:00 am - It’s not unusual for new ideas to be pumped up and criticized even before important details fall into place. It happens all the time. And such is the case with a proposa...
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Proposed health clinic another entitlementSep 23, 2012 5:00 am - Stand by, Lake County residents and be ready to dig deep into your pockets. Candidate Romney cites a 47 percent entitlement group. Well, in Lake County, School District...
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11th candidates more to my tasteSep 20, 2012 4:40 am - I was ecstatic when I found out that due to boundary changes I was leaving the 14th Congressional District and would now be in the 11th Congressional District. I say thi...
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Editorial: A close-to-home economic strategySep 19, 2012 8:59 am - At a meeting with the Daily Herald editorial board this week, Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin reflected on the usual topics — political dysfunction in Washington, the o...
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Parents in city strike can’t complainSep 14, 2012 5:00 am - When the Round Lake schools went on strike, for I believe 13 weeks, there were no special places for the kids to go. What were the parents of the CPS students doing duri...
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Editorial: Board member complaint demands answersSep 11, 2012 5:00 am - For several years, Grayslake Elementary District 46 school board member Michael Carbone has fancied himself as a government watchdog. He has called out colleagues and ad...
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The SoapboxAug 25, 2012 5:00 am - Don’t sign that bill: Gov. Pat Quinn has one week to decide whether to expand gambling by adding five new casinos and slots at racetracks, including Arlington Park. Whil...
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Ulterior motives for new principalAug 16, 2012 4:01 pm - Imagine my surprise when I read the Daily Herald article from Aug. 9 about Juan H. Gardner being hired as Round Lake High School’s new principal. Actually I’m not surpri...
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The SoapboxJul 21, 2012 5:30 am - Tribute to Jeanine: Jeanine Nicarico is back in the news, but this time for a reason that will offer hope to abused children. A new DuPage County Children’s Advocacy Cen...