Round Lake Opinion
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VA backlog too big to help veteransAug 15, 2013 5:00 am - Here are my views about the Veterans Affairs branch in Chicago. They have just a few hundred personnel that are supposed to complete three cases a day — with a backlog o...
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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 SoapboxAug 10, 2013 12:27 pm - Keeping perspective: In an editorial referencing a Buffalo Grove letter about a proposed supportive housing project in Arlington Heights, we failed to note that, that pr...
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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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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...
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Who's Fighting for Actual People in Washington...Anyone?Jun 28, 2013 11:00 pm - While I have been very pleased with the fact that our congressman, Brad Schneider (IL-10), has been voicing his support for marriage equality and rejoicing over it repea...
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Let 17-year-olds vote in primariesMay 31, 2013 8:37 am - I support Illinois House Bill 226, which would allow suffrage at age 17. Most high-school seniors are not able to vote in state primaries but later become eligible to v...
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Ticks are another seasonal menaceMay 22, 2013 5:00 am - Slow Skeeter Start, front page and a timely article as we head into the first long holiday weekend. We must also be very aware of the often not mentioned or publicized m...
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Editorial: Wanted: Creative tools to stimulate job growthMay 22, 2013 5:00 am - The list of critical issues facing Illinois is complex and daunting. You can start with pension reform and the mounting state deficit and work your way through medical m...
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Incivility too costly for local politicsApr 23, 2013 8:18 am - For some time now, we have spoke out against the growing incivility in politics. It’s been most visible at the federal level, where attack ads funded by Super PACS muddy...