Lake County Opinion
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Lyme disease coverage importantMay 13, 2015 1:00 am - I applaud the Daily Herald for news coverage given to deer tick bites and Lyme disease. An organism the size of a poppy seed can cause life changing consequences if it...
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'Clean Jobs' bill good for IllinoisMay 12, 2015 1:00 am - Senate Bill 1485 and House Bill 2607, better known as the Illinois Clean Jobs Bill, is an important piece of legislation that needs to be passed this year to make Illino...
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Law is clear on counting write-insMay 11, 2015 1:00 am - Can we trust the ethics of an individual who wants to change the law just so it suits his purposes? I'm not so sure. Instructions for write-in votes were very clear and ...
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No excuse for animal crueltyMay 11, 2015 1:00 am - A recent Daily Herald Page 1 story featured a woman devoted to caring for adopted, aging cocker spaniels. From experience, I know older pets require attention, care and ...
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Violence no response to offensive artMay 11, 2015 1:00 am - The controversy over artistic freedom and "shock art" which may offend certain religious beliefs is not new nor contained to drawings of the prophet Mohammed. Older re...
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The daily inspiration of capeless heroMay 10, 2015 1:00 am - I am 15 years old, and I believe heroes are found only in comic books or on the big screen. These figures of achievement and success glorify good deeds and bravery. Thei...
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The SoapboxMay 09, 2015 1:00 am - Bursting with pride: Two students from Illinois are among the 141 Presidential Scholars recognized for excellence in academics or the arts. Congrats to Siqi Liu of ...
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History, geography, prayer favor BaltimoreMay 09, 2015 1:00 am - A New "Colorful Rock National Park" near Fort McHenry or Baltimore could bring peace to Baltimore. As Baltimore was host to a number of political conventions in the 19t...
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We must update summer meals programMay 06, 2015 11:00 pm - Tonight, one out of five children in Illinois will go to bed hungry. Nationwide, nearly 16 million children face hunger on a daily basis. With schools closing for the su...
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Editorial: Voter intent should be deciding factor in write-insMay 06, 2015 11:00 pm - On Monday of this week, a new trustee, Mary Papantos, was sworn in as a Wheeling village board member. Whether she stays there will be up to the Cook County circuit cour...