Third Lake Opinion
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What’s a fair wage for a good teacher?Jul 06, 2011 12:00 am - On Sunday, the Daily Herald published the results of a study that staff writer Larissa Chinwah undertook examining the salaries of the 14,217 public school teachers empl...
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The SoapboxJul 01, 2011 12:00 am - Leave it to experts: Yes, you've heard it often, but it's time again for that annual reminder: Leave the fireworks to the experts. They put on a much better show ...
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Articles unfairly imply guiltJun 27, 2011 9:00 pm - As a fan of Jack’s Pizzeria and Burgers in Waukegan and Grayslake, I was dismayed to read the articles about the recent arrest of one of the “owners” and allegations tha...
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Unions’ hand on teachers too heavyJun 27, 2011 9:00 pm - We all love teachers, but teachers unions, not so much. We’ve all heard how when an election comes up, some teachers unions will call all the teachers and tell them how ...
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Has more questions on Harper financesJun 26, 2011 9:00 pm - The front page story. “Harper’s frugal, but is Ender? (May 22)” was revealing, but does not tell the full story. Harper had about $72.3 million of unrestricted cash and ...
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He’s ready to take on task of leadershipJun 26, 2011 9:00 pm - As I sat in attendance at Barrington High School’s graduation to support my friends and teachers, a classic feeling of sadness lingered over my head as I began to realiz...
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We report, but sometimes only hope you careJun 22, 2011 12:00 am - “To whom can I speak and give warning? Who will listen to me? Their ears are closed so they cannot hear.” #8212; Jeremiah 6:10 Complain...
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Suburban teachers have it too goodJun 21, 2011 12:00 am - The Illinois legislative session recently ended, and the issue of public pensions was not addressed. The money the state owes to pay for these pensions leaves precious f...
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There’s always the cable news jobsJun 15, 2011 12:00 am - As soon as Rep. Nancy Pelosi, a California Democrat, pronounces to Rep. Anthony Weiner, a New York Democrat, “He gone,” I’m sure the network of perverted princes will te...
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Contrasting stories of tainted fundsJun 15, 2011 12:00 am - The Daily Herald recently printed a front-page story asking if former U.S. Rep. Bill Foster would return $1,000 in “tainted money” he received from Congressman Anthony W...