Lake County Opinion
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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...
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Middle class depends on unions' strengthMay 05, 2015 1:00 am - Criticism of unions seems to be misdirected. The process of collective bargaining, or unions if you will, is necessary in our society to maintain a level field of benefi...
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Letter to Editor: IRS is corrupt as politicsMay 02, 2015 5:55 am - Where was the IRS ... what were they doing all this time? "After a Reuters review found errors in how the (Clinton) foundation reported government donors on its taxes, ...