Lake County Opinion
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Editorial: Weighing freedom, justice issues in DNA caseJun 24, 2014 5:01 am - Lake County State's Attorney Mike Nerheim says he'll immediately act to free Marvin Williford, who is serving an 80-year prison sentence in the 2000 beating death of a N...
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A step in favor of sanctity of lifeJun 24, 2014 5:01 am - Elections have consequences. We saw a positive this month in the Sunshine State, where Florida Gov. Rick Scott signed a life-affirming bill prohibiting horrific late-ter...
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Thanks to contributors at Libertyville DaysJun 23, 2014 5:01 am - On behalf of the Libertyville Civic Center Foundation I would like to give a huge thank-you to the community members, sponsors, hardworking volunteers and vendors who ha...
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The SoapboxJun 21, 2014 5:01 am - Welcome, Goliath! Goliath, Great America's monstrous and terrifying new wooden coaster, is now open to the public. No slings and stones required to take on this...
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Donate to the poor in most effective wayJun 21, 2014 5:01 am - The editorial titled "Rethinking help for the very poor" in the Daily Herald on June 10 was right on the money. The state of Illinois is in financial crisis, and Social ...
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We need more veterans in elected officesJun 20, 2014 5:01 am - I am married to a disabled veteran from the Korean War. He has gotten excellent medical care since 1954. I can't believe what I have heard or read regarding care or lack...
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Foreign, domestic policies in shamblesJun 20, 2014 1:01 am - Events are in play both abroad and here in the USA that are the direct result of ineptitude, cowardice, and the scandalous behavior of Obama and his administration who h...
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Left behind? Just look to Benghazi.Jun 19, 2014 5:01 am - President Obama emphatically said "no soldier/American will be left behind." Apparently that doesn't apply to our people in Benghazi. The ambassador begged for more secu...
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Town-size embassy deserves concernJun 19, 2014 1:01 am - Regarding the summertime music from Dock's in Wauconda, I have to drive five hours to my Michigan rustic retreat for that pleasure. If you're lucky enough to live on the...
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Are voters willing to take back Illinois?Jun 19, 2014 1:01 am - Although we are a country that prides itself on a government elected by the people, evidence continues to mount that the electorate is considered unable to rule itself, ...