Lake County Opinion
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Why did Kirk vote against pay equity?Aug 15, 2008 11:00 pm - People like to think that Mark Kirk is a moderate but time and time again, his voting record proves otherwise. Kirk recently was among the 178 Republicans to stand by t...
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Like it or not, but uphold ConstitutionAug 15, 2008 11:00 pm - In the Herald's paper on Page 3 Section 1 Aug. 6, a story was printed whereby a Mr. James Stewart proposed that a resolution be passed that would go along with 82 other ...
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Saturday Soapbox: Listen up, parentsAug 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Dress your kid for school. Check. Pack him or her a nutritious lunch. Check. Make sure they do their homework and say please and thank you. Check. Time for the Parenting...
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Prices too high at Navy commissaryAug 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I am a disabled veteran of the Vietnam War and appalled at the prices the exchange and commissary charge the G. I. s for their products. These stores were in place to al...
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Summer time for flip-flops for ObamaAug 15, 2008 11:00 pm - I've heard that Barack Obama has a new shoe named after him. It's a flip-flop. Herb Hupfer Kildeer ...
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Kudos to District 70 on summer programAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Just wanted to say "thanks" to all the administration, teachers, and teacher aides for a great summer school program. From the crossing guards to the staff, everyone was...
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Questions about Pelosi and oil issueAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - I am curious. Is Nancy Pelosi against drilling because she invested in T. Boone Pickens wind power and natural gas company to the tune of a about $100,000 on the day it ...
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Speak out against CN plan for EJ&EAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - The Canadian National Railway intends to purchase the EJ&E railroad, thereby increasing rail traffic through Lake Zurich as much as 400 percent. The impact on our commun...
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Kirk on wrong side of gender pay issueAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Congressman Mark Kirk voted against pay equity for women yet again. I guess he isn't really the moderate Republican he pretends to be. Women continue to earn only 77 ce...
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Krauthammer's criticism unfairAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - Columnist Charles Krauthammer's criticism (July 21) of Barack Obama's redeemer victory speech was offensive and incorrect. He said, "Jesus heals only the sick." We are ...