Lake County Opinion
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Let's stop and think before we actJun 25, 2014 5:01 am - If I ruled the world, (or America or Illinois), whenever any politician opened his or her mouth to propose a new law or idea, he or she would have to explain and prove w...
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Holocaust education still relevant, neededJun 25, 2014 1:01 am - "Remember the Past, Transform the Future" is the vision statement of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. This message to all visitors, old and young alik...
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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...