Vernon Hills Opinion
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Soapbox: Overdoing in the extremeSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Nothing like elected public servants to overdo the tax thing. The Cook County Board is expected to vote Monday on a proposed $750 million sales tax hike. Problem is, the...
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Editorial writers lazy, not too brightSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - I have better things to do than write you, but somebody has to tell you that your editorial writers are lazy as well as none too bright. Example No. 1: Your editorial sa...
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This is no place for equestrian centerSep 27, 2007 11:00 pm - As an active member of the community and consumer of all the Forest Preserve District in Lake County has to offer, I do not support the Olympic equestrian center in Lake...
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Some perspective on Kirk donationsSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - Some perspective on Kirk donations I think a little reality and clarification is required for Jack Strom's recent letter regarding Congressman Kirk and the donations he ...
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Chuck goes from obscurity to eternity in just monthsSep 23, 2007 11:00 pm - Suddenly, and without warning, the unthinkable has happened. Chuck is the new Jacob. It isn't official yet, but judging by the painful rash of current movies and TV show...
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Soapbox: Homecoming challengeSep 21, 2007 11:00 pm - High schools throughout the area will be celebrating homecomings over the next couple of weeks, and that means all administrations will be on full alert for excessive mi...
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Governor's veto was well-placedSep 20, 2007 11:00 pm - I would like to commend the Daily Herald for its Sept. 8 editorial headlined "Blagojevich makes wise use of veto" wherein it stood by the governor's decision to respect ...
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Debating language rules is copy editor's professional hazardSep 19, 2007 11:00 pm - When it comes to the English language, you must never take anything for granted. It ought to be a simple enough proposition. If the singular referring to the famous sled...
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With cemetery just a graveyard, O'Hare expansion soarsSep 16, 2007 11:00 pm - Maybe by osmosis, Monsieur Richard Daley learned some new executive tricks during his most recent European trip. It was paid for by a management consulting firm … althou...
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Soapbox: Works and plays well with others?Sep 14, 2007 11:00 pm - A majority of Island Lake trustees voted Thursday for a resolution that they'll try to work together in a positive manner and to avoid personal attacks and rehashing set...