Lake County Opinion
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Situation proves system needs changeFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - After all is said and done, the history books will show a different light on Rob Blagojevich - one which cast shadows. He defiantly stood ground on his egomaniacal convi...
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Speech undermined celebration of unityFeb 02, 2009 10:00 pm - The Obama inauguration was a momentous occasion for all Americans. We have elected our first black president, who all of us hope can bring us through these troubled econ...
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District 15's new tax levy is out of lineFeb 01, 2009 10:00 pm - A deteriorating economy, job losses, Cook County tax increases, an exploding federal deficit; all foster a gloomy economic picture. One would hope District 15 school boa...
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Warren High School raises out of lineFeb 01, 2009 10:00 pm - From time to time someone in the public eye utters a phrase that just makes an editorial writer's job too easy. Such is the case with Warren Township High School board P...
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Don't mess with the Terrible TowelJan 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Aaron Tippin once wrote, "You've gotta stand for something or you'll fall for anything," and in the wake of this saying, you may find the following story of interest. It...
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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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Why the flip-flop on 53 extension?Jan 30, 2009 10:00 pm - It is interesting to note that Suzi Schmidt, Lake County Board chairwoman, previously was AGAINST the Route 53 extension, but now is FOR it. I wonder who may have influ...
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Illinois gun laws don't keep you safeJan 30, 2009 10:00 pm - In "Missteps in an unnerving commute," the Daily Herald writes: " ... now that two days have passed shouldn't we all be more concerned?" and: "What are all our law enfor...
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If Blago really cared he would resignJan 30, 2009 10:00 pm - Gov. Blagojevich was crying at his news conference that he is being treated unfairly even though everything is on tape that he did and he urged newspapers to write edito...
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Illinois doesn't need any more big egosJan 30, 2009 10:00 pm - Roland Burris acts as the anointed one. I thought I'd heard it all about ambition and our President until I read the AP article "Low profile, high ambition." Roland Bur...