Lake County Opinion
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Do a better job on the plowingJan 05, 2014 4:00 am - Where are the snow plows? I am infuriated by what little effort has been made to clear snow from area roads, not only by IDOT, but by Cook County and local municipalitie...
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Schneider is committed to his idealsJan 05, 2014 4:00 am - In the 10th District Congressional race, I support Brad Schneider. I truly think he is the best representative for our area. He believes in working with the other side o...
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The SoapboxJan 04, 2014 4:00 am - Extra, extra: It’s not exactly news, but it is good to see that educators can finally show evidence that extracurriculars help students in the classroom. And state educa...
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TV police drama misses the pointJan 04, 2014 4:00 am - I can’t believe what I am seeing on the commercials for NBC’s latest police drama, “Chicago PD.” In the words of John McEnroe, “You can’t be serious!” Have TV executive...
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Experience tells a different storyJan 03, 2014 4:00 am - I’ve been following all the negative commentaries mimicking Fox News talking points about the Affordable Care Act. I haven’t heard from anyone complaining who’s actually...
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Editorial: A satisfying truce ends airport battleJan 02, 2014 2:32 pm - We don’t have a problem with honest disagreement. A good argument can introduce new points of view, put a focus on logic (or lack thereof), build momentum and give birth...
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Balanced reporting on health care neededJan 02, 2014 4:00 am - The article in your Dec. 16 edition, “Sticker shock for health insurance buyers,” is an example of the type of reporting that’s only reinforcing confusion and misunderst...
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School districts in alternate universesDec 30, 2013 4:00 am - District 21, 2004/2012 taxes: $1,782.42/$3,390.26. District 214, 2004/2012 taxes: $993.39/$1,729.36. In other words, since 2004, my school tax has doubled. I don’t ques...
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Airport can be bigger cash cow for WheelingDec 30, 2013 4:00 am - Dear President (Dean) Argiris: Why not take some of the tax burden off our residents and tap into one of the region’s greatest assets, Chicago Executive Airport? We coul...
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Grateful for all the donations to pantryDec 30, 2013 4:00 am - The Wheeling Township Food Pantry had the largest Thanksgiving distribution in recent years with 266 baskets going to needy individuals, families and senior citizens in ...