Lake County Opinion
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Here's some ideas for state legislatorsJun 06, 2008 11:00 pm - On May 31, our state legislature sent an unbalanced budget to our governor. He immediately whined it was an unconstitutional action. We can therefore expect him to call ...
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Saturday Soapbox: Lake CountyJun 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Go for it: School districts across Lake County are grappling with an array of critical issues from rising class sizes to meeting demands for technology. And, that says ...
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Kirk stays strong against IranJun 06, 2008 11:00 pm - The president of Iran, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, is in the news for yet again threatening Israel with destruction. At a celebration marking the death of Ayatollah Khomeini, ...
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Kids' education top priority in Dist. 46Jun 06, 2008 11:00 pm - On Monday, June 2, the Daily Herald published an article entitled "Grayslake Elementary District 46 honored by company it hired." Unfortunately, the reporter chose not t...
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Where should I direct my anger?Jun 06, 2008 11:00 pm - I just filled up my tank and paid $4.20 a gallon. I am trying to decide who I should be angry with. I saw Congress whip the oil executives recently about profits, but a...
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More early release days not the answerJun 06, 2008 11:00 pm - After reading the article of the Lake Villa school district releasing the student one hour early every Friday for the 2008-2009 school year, I have a few questions. What...
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Where were all the Blagojevich allies?Jun 06, 2008 11:00 pm - Thursday's front page article on how the Rezko conviction might affect the important work of our state government, including the funding of a badly needed capital bill, ...
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God's real view of an abominationJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - In response to Nancy Herman's letter Monday, "Editorial conflicts with 'fear God' vow," I would like to respectfully suggest a careful and prayerful reading of scripture...
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When insatiable egos drive conductJun 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Two of our local luminaries with seemingly nothing in common have recently received national attention because of their public pronouncements. First, former governor Th...
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The train's almost never on timeJun 04, 2008 11:00 pm - I suggest that Metra'a North Central line stop using the term "schedule" or "timetable" and instead use the more accurate phrase, "suggested departure times." I ride the...