Lake County Opinion
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Be careful what you wish for, votersJun 06, 2015 1:00 am - So I understand that the sale of the Brainerd bricks isn't going so well. Well, what did you expect? The Libertyville residents who voted down a few bricks' worth of ta...
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School choice gives students a chanceJun 04, 2015 1:00 am - Five years ago, the Illinois General Assembly nearly approved a bipartisan school voucher program for Chicago Public Schools. Passed in the Senate, the bill was defeated...
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Glad for new laws on boating safetyJun 03, 2015 1:00 am - In response to the article "Chain O Lakes boating season to start with 2 new laws in effect": As a junior at Mundelein High School, I'm happy to see local officials taki...
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Turf plan at Brainerd a sad civics lessonJun 03, 2015 1:00 am - A part of Libertyville's heritage literally will be swept under the rug if a proposed plan for the Brainerd site on Park Avenue moves ahead. A radical plan to cover mos...
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Gov. Rauner, don't back downJun 03, 2015 1:00 am - Do you know who Michael Madigan is? According to Investors Business Daily he is the Illinois House speaker-for-life. Guess what? He likes the status quo. Let the state...
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Hastert caught in 'tangled web'Jun 03, 2015 1:00 am - Holy Cow. I don't know what's more shocking. Dennis Hastert's indictment, the fact he has the ability to pay millions in (unsuccessful) hush money or stupidly lying to t...
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Ceremonies with class respect all graduatesJun 02, 2015 1:00 am - Graduation season is in full swing and that means ceremonies and celebrations. I, like many of you, love a good celebration, and for those of you who have attended a Sta...
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Springfield has its own mess to clean upMay 31, 2015 11:00 pm - I found myself talking back to my Daily Herald the other morning when I read the Democrats in Springfield were going to "take over audits of community colleges ..." I...
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Real science shows dangers of GMOsMay 31, 2015 11:00 pm - In a recent Daily Herald column, Michael Gerson defended GMOs by claiming that critics are using "pseudoscience" and "undermining public trust in legitimate scientific a...
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Editorial: New tools are available on government spending; use themMay 31, 2015 11:00 pm - Analyzing Kane County government spending became easier Monday with the launch of a new web portal that officials say provides "unprecedented access to Kane County's fin...