Lake County Opinion
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McCain shouldn't call him 'friend'May 03, 2008 11:00 pm - John McCain in his speeches refers to us as "my friends." Webster defines "friend" as 1. a person whom one knows well and is fond of; 2. An ally, supporter or sympathize...
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Get involved in helping ObamaMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - As a suburban mayor who wants to see our country move forward in November, I urge others to join me in staying fired up till the finish line of not only this nomination ...
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Learning to deal with cyberbullyingMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Thank you for giving front page coverage to Amy Boerema's excellent article on cyberbullying. Our children have the advantage of living with sophisticated electronic ...
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Village missing in forest preserve buyMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Now that news is out about the imminent $5.7 million acquisition by the Lake County Forest Preserve District of land in Long Grove, there is no shortage of happy talk, p...
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Saturday soapbox: Now, the residentsMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Once again, things seem to have gotten a little out of control in Island Lake. This week, 60-year-old Greg Kachka was charged with disorderly conduct after Trustee Debbi...
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Don't ask seniors to read gas metersMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - From the how-could-things-get-any-worse department comes this: Senior citizens living in fear of being robbed blind are being forced to go outside and read their own ga...
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Saturday soapbox: We want more flashing crosswalksMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - The crosswalk going from the Metropolis parking lot to the other side of Dunton Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights lights up with flashing yellow lights when the pedes...
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Stroger to suburbs: Drop deadMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Just when we think Cook County Board President Todd Stroger can't get any more obtuse, he outdoes himself. We're referring to his comments Wednesday virtually daring the...
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When teacher takes a mother's placeMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Well, let's see, how about when your child goes on a field trip? I use to think, "Why do I have to fill out these medical forms?" I will never think that way again. My 1...
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Nestlerest will hurt neighbors, villageMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - I have lived at 68 Robertson Road for many years and have been a lifelong resident of Lake Zurich. I have seen any number of changes to our community. There are a number...