Lake County Opinion
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Saving Brainerd has many benefitsMar 04, 2014 10:00 pm - The March 18 Brainerd referendum is a double-win opportunity for Libertyville. First, we preserve and honor a treasured landmark. Brainerd is on the National Register o...
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Taxpayers would be on the hook for Brainerd lossesMar 04, 2014 10:00 pm - The Daily Herald published an article recently about the ITSANObrainerd.com group's request to place a sign on the Brainerd building that opposed the referendum. The art...
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Mar 04, 2014 12:01 am - Double dip your chips into the sour cream onion dip? No way! Not a good thing for the rest of the party. But what if a state legislator in Springfield double dips? No wa...
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Suddenly, bus driver 'ain't so special'Mar 03, 2014 11:01 pm - Suddenly, bus driver 'ain't so special' Hello, Governor Quinn, President Obama and Dick Durbin. I am a part time school bus driver in Illinois. I earn $15-plus per ...
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Immigration reform will build trustMar 03, 2014 4:01 am - Much has been made about the lack of trust that exists between House Republicans and the president. This broken relationship has been cited as the main reason for a dela...
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Women stand to benefit most from wage increaseMar 03, 2014 4:01 am - Raising the minimum wage and supporting women's rights go hand in hand. I was surprised to learn that two-thirds of the minimum wage workers are women. They hold most of...
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Ability to oppose makes America greatMar 03, 2014 4:01 am - Having just read the Feb. 21 letter by Mr. Brauer, I am almost, not quite, rendered speechless. The first three paragraphs match his description of "misrepresentation, h...
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American dream and politics of futilityMar 02, 2014 4:01 am - The American dream. Struggle, do without, save every dime you can for a down payment on a home. You could build equity after a time and it all seemed worth it. Those day...
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Vote for experience in treasurer raceMar 02, 2014 4:01 am - Please join us in supporting David Stolman for Lake County Treasurer. David is the clear choice in the March 18 primary. His dedication to our community since 1992 as ...
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Saturday SoapboxFeb 28, 2014 10:00 pm - He is Ironman: Best wishes to Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig Johnson on his recovery from heart surgery. The uber-fit mayor showed up in pieces to a village board me...