Lake County Opinion
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Court clerk produces best of both worldsOct 12, 2016 1:00 am - The argument is as old as time: Does government spend more to provide better service, or do they spend less of our money and we put up with less service? Somehow, Lake...
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Endorsement: Foxx over Pfannkuche for Cook state's attorneyOct 12, 2016 1:00 am - Two strong candidates are competing for Cook County state's attorney, and either would be a good choice. Ultimately, we side with Kim Foxx, a former assistant state's at...
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Endorsement: Hewitt in Lake County Board District 2Oct 11, 2016 1:00 am - Eight-year incumbent Democrat Diane Hewitt of Waukegan gives her allegiance to her district, saying she can't remember a time when she went against her constituents' wis...
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Unfair legislative maps keep Madigan in powerOct 11, 2016 1:00 am - As we entered campaign season, the Daily Herald has printed some thought-provoking editorials and articles. I especially appreciated the article on "redistricting," as i...
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Cruelty sentencing was no deterrentOct 11, 2016 1:00 am - I'm stunned that the horrible death of two dogs confined in an overheated windowless van is worth only 30 days in jail for owner Griselda Martinez. Her sentence include...
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Endorsement: Paxton in Lake County Board District 4Oct 11, 2016 1:00 am - Two well-qualified and dedicated candidates are vying for election in Lake County District 4, which includes much of Beach Park, Wadsworth, Winthrop Harbor and Zion. Inc...
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Gutter campaign is reprehensibleOct 10, 2016 1:00 am - The mailers attacking state representative candidate Rod Drobinski are downright offensive. These ugly mail pieces put images of distressed women next to unflattering pi...
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Block impact study of Route 53Oct 10, 2016 1:00 am - The proposed Route 53 extension poses a serious threat to the health of Lake County residents. A new study conducted by Tufts University School of Medicine and Boston U...
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Education answer not more money for SpringfieldOct 10, 2016 1:00 am - Ralph Martire's article "No defense for state's unfair approach to school funding" makes some salient points using statistics that equate school spending and achievement...
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Unions just want money official is savingOct 10, 2016 1:00 am - I have been reading with much interest the stories of AFSCME's attempt to unionize the Lake County Circuit Clerk's office. As a supporter of private sector unions, but ...