Vernon Hills Opinion
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Wrong message for 'free press'Feb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Is the extra administrative oversight of Stevenson High School's student newspaper "censorship?" In a strict sense, probably not. Is it necessary or wise? Also probably ...
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Setting facts straight about stimulus billFeb 20, 2009 10:00 pm - Many of us are anxious about the economy and whether the stimulus bill will have the desired positive effect. While most economists agree that massive government spendin...
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Extend tax credit for Catholic schoolsFeb 16, 2009 10:00 pm - The Chicago Archdiocesan Office of Catholic Schools (OCS) has distributed its "Year in Review" Report 2009 detailing its accomplishments, data and progress in three focu...
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Time to clean house; start with assessorFeb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - In the Fence Post article on Feb. 6, Grant Township Assessor Walter Kubalanza states you should elect candidates that will make the tough choices and reduce your taxes. ...
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No jacket required for his 'lifestyle'Feb 14, 2009 10:00 pm - To all the shopping center marketing consultants and people who keep pushing outdoor lifestyle shopping centers: Did you have a good time this winter driving in the snow...
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Saturday SoapboxFeb 13, 2009 10:00 pm - A turn for the better: We have to give Schaumburg credit. Just two weeks ago, the Soapbox had an issue with the one intersection in the village patrolled by red-light ca...
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Herald off base on Rt. 53 referendumFeb 04, 2009 10:00 pm - I was very disappointed to see the Daily Herald's Jan. 11 editorial supporting County Board member David Stolman's proposed countywide advisory referendum regarding the ...
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Vernon Hills trying to fit too much inJan 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Coming soon to Vernon Hills, more development and more traffic. The village is now on course to simultaneously develop several multistory structures, adding approximatel...
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Bush couldn't have left too soonJan 27, 2009 10:00 pm - After watching President Bush' second and FINAL farewell speech to the American public on Thursday evening, and hearing his lopsided (in HIS favor) presidential score ca...
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Follow safety rules when snowmobilingJan 25, 2009 10:00 pm - This is the time of year when the temptation to ride a motorized sled across a frozen surface becomes too great to fight. Snowmobilers see days and weeks of temperature...