Waukegan Opinion
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Coronavirus Measures Benefit the PlanetMar 26, 2020 8:12 am - Individuals and communities across the globe are taking drastic measures to protect themselves and slow the spread of coronavirus. Sheltering at home, significantly redu...
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Editorial: Comprehensive approach needed to protect animals from unscrupulous sellersJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - The Lake County Board this week decided to go back to the drawing board on a proposal to support legislation that would give them more control over pet shops and commerc...
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Give residents a voice before extending DiMucci development approvalOct 01, 2019 4:46 pm - As a news organization, we know deadlines. And when a deadline is approaching, well, you'd better get done, or you've missed your chance. In Lake County government, dea...
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Editorial: Drop the murder charges in Old Mill Creek caseAug 20, 2019 9:42 am - Until all the evidence is in, it's difficult to know precisely what happened in the early morning hours Tuesday during an alleged car burglary in Lake County that led to...
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Editorial: We need a stronger message to teens on dangers of vapingAug 15, 2019 10:13 am - Lake County State's Attorney Mike Nerheim announced a lawsuit Tuesday against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs, contending the company "intentionally created addicted ...
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Editorial: It's time to put an end to leaf burningJul 05, 2019 1:00 am - Let's start by stipulating that the way things were done when we were kids isn't necessarily the way things should be done today. We're talking about leaf-burning, and t...
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Lovell Federal Health Care Center to host Tele-Town Hall on May 31May 29, 2019 10:51 am - NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. - The Capt. James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center invites Veteran and military patients, families, community partners and the public to particip...
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Trinity AME Church to host Emanuel 9 Service of Remembrance June 9, 2019 at 4:00 pmMay 29, 2019 10:51 am - On Sunday, June 9 at 4:00 p.m. Trinity AME Church will host the 4th Annual Emanuel 9 Service of Remembrance, at 210 South Avenue in Waukegan, IL. The service will honor ...
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Editorial: Lake makes right decision to end p-cards - finallyDec 13, 2018 8:49 pm - Lake County officials have finally seen the light and scuttled the much-criticized program that allowed county board members to use taxpayer-funded credit cards to pay f...
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Editorial: Effort, oversight will determine success of inmate tablet programNov 10, 2018 1:00 pm - Soon, some 600 Lake County jail inmates will receive free tablet computers to use for entertainment, job searches and to find health information. It's a first-of-its-kin...