Lake County Opinion
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Successful people are not banditsOct 15, 2013 5:00 am - In the Sept. 30 “Your Views” section, R. Kent Kirkwood writes that: “We could have something approaching heaven on earth if the wealthy would willingly share their asset...
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Get medical records of would-be gun ownersOct 14, 2013 5:00 am - Gun control has been a very big issue in the United States this year. Citizens have the right to own a gun, it’s constitutional in the Second Amendment, but the problem ...
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Thinks Barrington not in good handsOct 14, 2013 5:00 am - My fellow Barrington residents, I have a series of questions for you before you elect replacements on your village board in coming elections. You may think I am “jumping...
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Safety, responsibility key for motorcyclistsOct 14, 2013 5:00 am - As a responsible motorcyclist and a concerned citizen, I am writing about the incident that occurred in New York City on Sunday, Sept. 29, involving an SUV driver and so...
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Preckwinkle committed to working with allOct 14, 2013 5:00 am - I was disappointed by the way the Daily Herald characterized my position — writing that my “efforts to reduce the county’s jail population and save taxpayers millions of...
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Citizens must be better informedOct 14, 2013 5:00 am - I have read a recent article about how people don’t know much about Obamacare or the fact that it is called the Affordable Care Act. This article showed how people are n...
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Emergency nurses deserve recognitionOct 14, 2013 5:00 am - Every day, we read about “heroes” and their amazing feats of courage and strength. Today’s culture emulates entertainers and athletes even with the daily reports of thei...
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Lack of help after fall is outrageousOct 13, 2013 5:00 am - On Saturday, Oct. 5, at 3:15 p.m. I stopped at a gas station/convenience store in Glenview. When I exited the passenger side I took about 8 to 10 steps when I slipped on...
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The SoapboxOct 12, 2013 5:00 am - Budgetary perspective in Elgin: Elgin city councilmen are not sure about eliminating business license fees because they worry about losing revenue. The fees are projecte...
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Remember all who fail to compromiseOct 12, 2013 5:00 am - After reading the article “No budge in budget standoff”, in the Oct. 3 Daily Herald, I believe the fault for the federal government shutdown cannot be blamed on one part...