Lake County Opinion
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Honest politician, identify yourselfOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Most politicians in Washington, D.C. do not know the difference between a C.D.O. and C.O.D. Guess what: Neither do I. But, contrary to them, I do know enough not to buy ...
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Our view on Northwest suburban referendumsOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - Everyone has to make tough decisions these days. At a time when families are changing routines and cutting back, we expect local governments to do the same. Voters will ...
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Don't open constitution to special interestsOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - After a careful statewide study of the issue, the membership of the League of Women Voters of Illinois overwhelmingly opposes the call and recommends a no vote on the qu...
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'Yes' vote to better library's teen spaceOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - The Barrington community has worked hard to provide a safe environment where teens want to gather. However, it has been difficult to find a sustainable community site fo...
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Garbage, red-light cameras irk fatherOct 26, 2008 11:00 pm - My daughter and I attended a great event at Fremd last Wednesday. Fremd defeated Conant in a lively and entertaining volleyball match. As we left, my daughter commented ...
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Our recommendations on Fox Valley referendumsOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - In this economy, government must do what families are doing: live within its means and spend only what's necessary. There are proposals we would have supported in a diff...
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Say 'yes' to Harper CollegeOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Harper College is preparing to embark on a $330 million campaign over 10 years to make major repairs and upgrades to existing buildings on the Palatine campus, plus buil...
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Kirk, Bush policies costing too muchOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - The past weeks have demonstrated very clearly the failed economic policies of the Bush administration which have been consistently supported by Rep. Mark Kirk. In 2001 a...
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Our view of Lake County referendumsOct 25, 2008 11:00 pm - Everyone has to make tough decisions these days. Things that once seemed necessary - like vacations and home remodeling - don't fit into the budget anymore. As families ...
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Bean brings common senseOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - What a breath of fresh air Melissa Bean has proved to be in Washington! At a time when misleading politicians seem to be the norm, Melissa has shown courage in demanding...