Lake County Opinion
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Are financial woes real if revenue up?Dec 02, 2008 10:00 pm - The Burt Constable piece on 11/25 outlining the ripple effect caused by the state's nonpayment of bills to health care and human services providers should anger everyone...
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Illinois needs to fix mental health systemDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - The Daily Herald recently carried a story of another tragic failure of Illinois' mental health system. ("Unfit or unjust?" by Barbara Vitello) A young man is dead, murde...
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Don't put all the blame on BushDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - I can no longer stand by and listen to you people bash President George W. Bush over and over and over again. The man did not come into office looking to start a war. In...
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Stroger should call on Obama for helpNov 30, 2008 10:00 pm - It seems Mr. Todd Stroger has raised his ugly head again. Why doesn't he just call his dear friend and fellow Chicagoan, Mr. Barack Obama and have him do a fundraiser f...
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Four lane plan is right route to futureNov 28, 2008 10:00 pm - The Route 120 bypass project is intended to relieve east-west traffic congestion in central Lake County. The Nov. 12 open house showed the final four contenders for the ...
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People have spoken loud, clear on taxesNov 28, 2008 10:00 pm - In Nov. 23's Daily Herald, Mr. Ed Sullivan, a state representative for the 51st District, stated that we should talk to the taxing bodies regarding their reduction in th...
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Public schools is big businessNov 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Many professions have associations for workers with similar jobs to share ideas and successes. The government "public" school industry takes this concept to an incredibl...
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Now's the time to retool auto industryNov 28, 2008 10:00 pm - When I grew up, I dreamed about muscle cars and 4x4s. I'm hoping my kids will dream about the cool car that gets 200 miles per charge. For this to happen, instead of bai...
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Obama must be watched, carefullyNov 28, 2008 10:00 pm - A number of years ago when I was selling research equipment, I stayed at a motel that was close to the customer facility. Across the street from the motel was a great pi...
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Obama will address global warmingNov 28, 2008 10:00 pm - As a young Illinois voter, I am extremely excited to see what president-elect Barack Obama will bring to the table on the issue of global warming. His views on climate c...