Lake County Opinion
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Do homework first, then apply for breakDec 13, 2009 10:00 pm - Regarding the Longtime Occupant Exemption: Rob Johnson of Streamwood wrote a letter on this, urging people to call the Cook County Assessor's Office and gave the phone n...
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Time to change your texting habitsDec 13, 2009 10:00 pm - Illinois lawmakers and the governor have done their part. Now it's up to law enforcement and motorists. Beginning Jan. 1, motorists will be banned from texting while dri...
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Please retain senior exercise class as isDec 13, 2009 10:00 pm - I have lived in Elk Grove Village for 47 years and paid taxes to support the Elk Grove Park District since its inception. I have enjoyed the many programs it has provide...
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Asphalt plant should stay right where it isDec 13, 2009 10:00 pm - To answer a question posed by Mr. Eric Bogoff concerning the Wheeling Village Board, "What else is up your sleeve?"; how about an asphalt plant with a lovely concrete cr...
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Protect programs that help pregnant teensDec 13, 2009 10:00 pm - Head Start and Early Head Start have proven to be successful programs in assisting low income families and children to ensure healthy development, and the additional fun...
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This isn't the correct use of a tax breakDec 13, 2009 10:00 pm - Call the Cook County Assessor, Jim Houlihan. Ask that his office deny a $15 million "7B" property tax break over 12 years to Career Education and Keystone Property Group...
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Health care bill just helps the lawyersDec 12, 2009 10:00 pm - I oppose any further imposition by the federal government into private enterprise. I am tired of the political bantering regarding the health care bill and am completely...
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A history lesson worth rememberingDec 12, 2009 10:00 pm - The pilgrims were people who had profound religious beliefs. Led by William Bradford, they came to America seeking relief from the repressive Church of England so they m...
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Columnist gave Dobbs unfair rapDec 12, 2009 10:00 pm - I have watched Lou Dobbs for years and feel the accusation by Mr. Navarrette that Dobbs is a Latino-phobe is wrong. Dobbs always made a distinction between legal and ill...
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Try a few things before overhaulDec 12, 2009 10:00 pm - Very few would argue the fact that everyone wants reduced health care costs. We need a comprehensive bill that would do just that. Unfortunately, neither HR 3962 nor the...