Lake County Opinion
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Both sides must build strong relationshipsDec 08, 2014 4:01 am - A thief who assaulted a business owner and subsequently assaulted and refused to follow a policeman's instructions was killed when confronting that policeman. Does this ...
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Don't treat mentally ill as violent thugsDec 08, 2014 4:01 am - The United States Supreme Court has stated: The purpose of a recidivist statute such as that involved here is not to simplify the task of prosecutors, judges or juries. ...
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Speak up about your school district taxesDec 08, 2014 4:01 am - Citizens, beware! School District 214 has approved a 2.4 percent (increase in the) tax levy for next year. District 214 will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. Dec. 11 at t...
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ERA would do more harm than goodDec 08, 2014 4:01 am - The proposed Equal Rights Amendment is another phrase, like pro-choice, that is designed to mislead. On the surface, it appears benign, but is an issue that requires a c...
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School officials unfairly burden taxpayersDec 07, 2014 4:01 am - I read in the paper that only "34 percent of students completed fourth-grade proficient in reading" and "36 percent of eighth-graders are ready for high school course wo...
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The SoapboxDec 06, 2014 4:01 am - Whiskers for charity: Who knew that not shaving could feel so good? Gurnee police officials are winking at the department's personal appearance policy to benefit ch...
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Most religious have a history of violenceDec 06, 2014 4:00 am - I would like to respond to Robert Clark's Nov. 30 letter titled "Message of religion went off track." Looking at the history of most religions, one finds an unfortunate ...
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Liberalism won't get us closer to prosperityDec 03, 2014 4:01 am - After reading Mr. Jim Peterson's Nov. 23 comment, I am amazed at how anyone can believe the liberal talking points and all this global warming information put out by the...
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Editorial: Find middle ground on adjuncts who are retiredDec 03, 2014 4:01 am - When the school year ends, Oakton Community College plans to dismiss dozens of adjunct instructors who are retired and collecting a state pension. The school recently wa...
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Looters were criminals, not protestersDec 02, 2014 4:00 am - There has been much said about the recent event in Ferguson, Mo. The announcement that there would not be an indictment fueled another round of protests as well as crimi...