Lake County Opinion
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Leadership lacking in Metropolis discussionOct 20, 2014 5:01 am - The recent meeting about the future of the Metropolis Theater reported in your Oct. 4 paper is a good example of how well-meaning public leaders are not solving pressing...
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It's wrong to imply endorsement by churchOct 20, 2014 5:01 am - Recently, I received a letter from Sam Yingling's campaign that, to me, implied that he was endorsed by St. Gilbert's Catholic Church in Grayslake. The dishonesty of suc...
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Home rule would mean higher taxesOct 19, 2014 5:01 am - In 1998, the residents of Lake Zurich voted 70 percent against home rule, so I again say: Lock your doors, close your windows, hide your wallets and don't cash your payc...
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Yingling messed up township financesOct 19, 2014 5:01 am - I am very disappointed with the financial crisis that Avon Township is enduring. As many people know, I was Avon Township road commissioner for many years, and I am prou...
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Endorsement: Yes for home rule in Barrington, Lake ZurichOct 19, 2014 1:01 am - It's hard to make a case that the state of Illinois is a better arbiter of local spending or other priorities than the people we elect right here in our communities. Tha...
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This riddle is hard to figure outOct 19, 2014 1:01 am - President Obama is not only the first African-American president but as president, he is also the titular head of the Democrat Party. As the party's leader, would it not...
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Saturday Soapbox Some opinions require lots of words and elaboration. Some don't. This is Saturday Soapbox, briefly stated commentary from the Daily Herald's editors.Oct 18, 2014 5:01 am - Bless our readers: Milton Township Supervisor Chris Heidorn was "praying for a miracle" when the township food pantry was down to its last $681 - possibly not enoug...
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Yes, it's time to change course in IllinoisOct 18, 2014 5:01 am - Your endorsement of Bruce Rauner and the logic that you used to defend it made my day. Hopefully the overwhelming logic of your statement "Illinois cannot continue on th...
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Endorsements back obstructionist GOPOct 18, 2014 5:01 am - The Daily Herald endorsements of GOP Hultgren and Dold for U.S. Congress make it pretty clear they are happy to continue the obstruction in Congress. The GOP-dominated...
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Elect congressman who will fight vouchersOct 18, 2014 5:01 am - The Republicans are talking seriously about changing Medicare to a voucher plan. That's just kicking the costs down the road and retirees will end up paying those costs....