Lake County Opinion
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White Sox a class act for NIU hatsMar 20, 2008 11:00 pm - Although what happened at NIU last month was a tragedy, it isn't necessary for any professional sports organization to do anything but perhaps mourn on an individual bas...
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Leaders take state from bad to worseMar 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Since a statewide smoking ban began Jan. 1, revenue at the Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin has dropped nearly 20 percent while revenue has dropped about 17 percent at sta...
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Pat Botterman will be rememberedMar 19, 2008 11:00 pm - It is with great sadness that I read of the passing of Pat Botterman. I had come to know Pat when I ran on a bipartisan slate for a township post. I found that Pat had a...
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Electoral College is a needed safeguardMar 19, 2008 11:00 pm - Although many revile the Electoral College system, few understand that it's a safeguard against majority tyranny. It simply gives small states a slight advantage to mak...
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Don't sacrifice lives to cut costsMar 19, 2008 11:00 pm - It appears that the Marine Corps finds the new "MRAP" vehicles, which would protect troops from IEDs and thus save lives, too costly and the lives of our troops too chea...
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IEMA has, and will, be there, for countyMar 18, 2008 11:00 pm - This paper's March 13 article concerning state assistance following floods last August in Lake County requires clarification. In response to the floods, Gov. Blagojevich...
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Not placing blame where it should lieMar 18, 2008 11:00 pm - I feel compelled to remark about your March 17 article about school testing. It is so indicative of today's society to excuse the factors truly responsible and blame the...
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Planners should be proactive on roadsMar 18, 2008 11:00 pm - The Route 120 Corridor Planning Council workshop in Hainesville on March 12 was pitched as a way to get public input on proposed road designs to alleviate traffic conges...
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Pass road repair plan in SpringfieldMar 17, 2008 11:00 pm - I just spent $180 to replace two tires in an emergency due to pothole damage. I already have a lot on my plate financially but had to decide whether it would be better t...
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Politicians with character flawsMar 17, 2008 11:00 pm - It's business as usual, another politician caught in a scandal. I wish those seeking public office would first look into themselves and if they have a flaw, go do somet...