Tower Lakes Opinion
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Where are the jobs we were promised?Jun 04, 2010 11:00 pm - When the stimulus bill was passed we were promised that the unemployment rate would not exceed 8 percent and that the bill would save or create 3.5 million jobs. Neither...
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FCC changes only fix an old messMay 31, 2010 11:00 pm - Your article on Saturday, May 22 says that the big mean FCC is forcing schools, etc. to replace their wireless microphones. Please note that wireless microphones that us...
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Barrington LWV at risk without helpMay 30, 2010 11:00 pm - In 2010, the national League of Women Voters celebrated 90 years of service to democracy, a remarkable record of effort on behalf of our civil society. Here in Barringto...
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Dist. 220 correct to eject nonresidentsMay 30, 2010 11:00 pm - The headline on Thursday's Herald was "Dist. 220 to tell 6 students they must go." This was the right action for board members to take. When kids live outside school dis...
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Young minds being protected, poisonedMay 29, 2010 11:00 pm - The actions of the Highland Park school board point out a serious trend in our educational system. I have heard and read opinions by teachers which have indicated a prev...
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Lake Zurich police target out-of-townersMay 29, 2010 11:00 pm - The residents of Lake Zurich should be very proud of the decision of the Lake Zurich Police Department to hold a seat belt enforcement zone on the very north side of tow...
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Prop up union that doesn't support self?May 29, 2010 11:00 pm - The EU is comprised of 27 countries, with the Eurozone consisting of 16 of those same participants. Some union. That's like saying there are 50 states in the United Stat...
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Things couldn't get any worse for SoxMay 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I've been a White Sox fan for many, many years. I cannot even remember when the Sox looked so pathetic. Hitting is not there and from the vaunted pitching staff that was...
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Small Arms Treaty can only do harmMay 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Secretary of State Clinton (the Obama administration) has committed the U.S. to supporting the U.N. Small Arms Treaty. The outcome of this treaty, if adopted by the U.S....
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Stopping voucher plan the right moveMay 28, 2010 11:00 pm - It's a good thing that the school voucher idea died in legislation recently. If vouchers ever do become the norm I fear that the result would be worrisome at best. High ...