Lake County Opinion
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Decisions of past led to school closingsJul 08, 2013 5:00 am - It seems that the people who are the most vocal about the city of Chicago closing schools are the same people whose parents were vocal about their children going to scho...
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The SoapboxJul 06, 2013 5:00 am - Tragedy in Arizona: The horrific wildfire in Arizona that claimed the lives of 19 firefighters was a national tragedy but hit close to home for Lake County residents thi...
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More Rt. 21 costs headed to taxpayersJul 03, 2013 1:53 pm - All of us on the north side of Libertyville have been inconvenienced greatly by the ongoing rework of the intersection and road widening of Highway 21. That has been ga...
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Fire chief needs more accountabilityJul 03, 2013 5:00 am - I read with disgust the article regarding the Round Lake Area fire captain placed on unpaid leave. Anyone with any knowledge of the Round Lake Fire Department understan...
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Execs win while taxpayers loseJul 02, 2013 5:00 am - Your editorial on the outrageous generosity of the Metra Board expressed the same outrage and frustration felt by many taxpayers. The free-spending attitude among many g...
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Editorial: The dangerous problem of street racingJul 02, 2013 5:00 am - Suburban motorists face no shortage of dangers from other drivers who are distracted by texting, cellphones and electronic gadgets, or those simply not paying attention ...
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Socialist programs working in U.S.Jul 02, 2013 5:00 am - This is in response to the June 30 letter by Mr. Steve Howard in which he states that “socialist policies have failed in every nation on earth.” This must be news to the...
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Definition of marriage now is wide openJul 02, 2013 5:00 am - Courts, get ready. Polygamists everywhere are doing a victory dance the day after the Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act. The legal door has been open...
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Palatine location ideal for housingJul 01, 2013 5:00 am - Last week, the Palatine Plan Commission voted 7-1 to recommend approval of Catherine Alice Gardens, a permanent supportive housing development for individuals and famili...
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Bias at polls cuts many waysJun 30, 2013 5:00 am - I have an anecdote that argues that the Southern states are no more likely to discriminate by race in denying the right to vote than those in the North. In short, my exp...