Lake County Opinion
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Editorial: Local schools, colleges should be controlled locally, not in SpringfieldMay 27, 2015 11:00 pm - Legislators' efforts to meddle in the affairs of local community college districts stalled Friday and for all the right reasons. Liz Brown, of the Illinois Council of Co...
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Harper's staff gave meaning to serviceMay 27, 2015 1:00 am - On May 16, I had the honor of giving the keynote address at Harper College's commencement ceremony. It was a privilege to speak to graduates who were kind enough to rema...
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Maybe Americans really are 'stupid'May 27, 2015 12:01 am - Maybe Americans really are 'stupid' Should six indicted Maryland police officers ultimately be acquitted on all felony charges, we'll see what's left of Baltimore b...
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Can't pay less, get moreMay 26, 2015 6:00 am - It is unfortunate that too few people understand how our budget works. Oftentimes citizens support lower taxes or are against pension cuts such as those discussed in the...
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Thanks to those who leave a legacyMay 23, 2015 5:32 am - Last night I sat at the Zach Foreman awards ceremony, an award given to an 8th grade young man who has demonstrated good character on and off the football field. Zach p...
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Thank you for supporting food driveMay 20, 2015 1:00 am - Vernon Township wishes to thank all that participated in the National Letter Carriers Food Drive on May 9. The Vernon Township Food Pantry received over 2,100 pounds o...
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Removing townships won't save moneyMay 20, 2015 1:00 am - This letter is addressed to the county commissioners and state legislators that have suddenly jumped on the property tax bandwagon. These politicians want the public t...
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Put two people in locomotive cabsMay 20, 2015 1:00 am - The quick and easy solution to just about all Amtrak and in fact most passenger train accidents, including Metra, is to have a second person in the cab of the locomotive...
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Letter: Don't raise THC intoxication limitMay 19, 2015 6:13 am - The Alliance Against Intoxicated Motorists (AAIM) consistently advocates for appropriate changes in Illinois laws regarding impaired driving. AAIM (along with other safe...
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Letter: Route 53 extension horrid for Lake CountyMay 18, 2015 6:14 am - The Route 53 extension will be financially devastating to middle class families in Lake County and the working poor. The "Blue Ribbon Council," whose members were chose...