Lake County Opinion
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ACA is working for people alreadyFeb 10, 2014 4:00 am - Those who have delayed signing up for the ACA (Obamacare) are taking a risky gamble with their health and finances. Nothing better exemplifies this than the story told b...
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Quinn deserves the criticism, not RaunerFeb 10, 2014 4:00 am - The primary is only a few weeks away. I've listened to all four candidates and have yet to understand what three of them stand for and how they plan to fix this broken s...
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If you like your president, you can ...Feb 10, 2014 3:53 am - Liberals exist in a fantasy world, somehow convinced that just one more mindless government program will make life fair. Conservatives deal with reality, seeking to redu...
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‘Normal’ may not be what you think it isFeb 09, 2014 4:00 am - The issue of gay marriage has made news so much, but I can’t help but wonder why. When you meet someone for the first time, do you ask them of their sexual orientation? ...
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Sneaky red-light camera is money grabFeb 08, 2014 4:00 am - I read the Jan. 28 letter from Ron Hulka of Mount Prospect, and I thought ... him, too? Around Dec. 1 of last year, I also received a fine of $100 from the village of P...
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Public service workers deserve thanks, praiseFeb 08, 2014 4:00 am - The editorial on Jan. 26 was excellent in providing advice during the extreme winter we have been experiencing, as well as identifying a long list of people who have to ...
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Incarceration needs reform, lower costsFeb 08, 2014 3:40 am - Incarceration needs reform, lower costs According to Wikipedia, “The United States has the highest documented incarceration rate in the world, Russia is second, the...
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Power of nature as grief therapyFeb 07, 2014 4:00 am - Re: The porch lights left on Jan. 24/25 To show compassion for the Betancourt family I awakened at 12:10 a.m. and wondered if the lights were to be left on all night? As...
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Editorial missed mark on corporate taxesFeb 07, 2014 4:00 am - Your Feb. 2 editorial on Speaker Michael Madigan’s proposal to cut corporate taxes shows that the speaker continues to do great harm to Illinois while getting public end...
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Durbin a strong foe of gangs with gunsFeb 07, 2014 1:01 am - A recent letter to the editor blasted Senator Durbin for ignoring gang violence in Chicago ("Solve gang violence first, Sen. Durbin," Aug. 7). I couldn't disagree more. ...