Lake County Opinion
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Law-abiding gun owners shouldn’t be punishedJan 24, 2013 4:00 am - I am writing in regard to the comments in a Fence Post article on Jan. 9, “Time is now for change in gun laws,” by Harry Trumfio. Time for a change in gun laws? Which on...
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System needs checks on uninsured driversJan 22, 2013 4:00 am - With all the serious accidents that have been reported involving unlicensed, uninsured motorists, I have to question why the secretary of state’s office does not fully r...
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Writer’s advice poor on furnace standardsJan 22, 2013 4:00 am - The Jan. 6 article on furnace standards by H. de Marne is the poorest example of response to an important, critical question on an issue that will affect literally thous...
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Alcohol, movie theaters not a good mixJan 22, 2013 4:00 am - The Arlington Theaters hope to open with a new format. They will serve food and alcohol. Arlington Heights will welcome the revenue and merchant neighbors will be please...
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Dominicks program helps music studentsJan 21, 2013 4:00 am - On behalf of the Wheeling Instrumental League, I would like to publicly express our appreciation for Dominicks eScrip program. Whenever our registered users shop at thei...
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Thank you, teachers in District 46Jan 19, 2013 4:00 am - I feel so lucky to have grown up in Grayslake Elementary District 46. Starting at Woodview School and working my way through Frederick and the middle school, I was surro...
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The SoapboxJan 19, 2013 4:00 am - Requiring responsibility: A proposed Cook County Board ordinance would fine people who fail to report if their firearms are lost, stolen or sold. Too often, guns bought...
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Same-sex marriage should be allowedJan 17, 2013 12:25 pm - There has been a lot of controversy lately whether or not to allow same-sex marriages. I believe that it should be a constitutional right to be able to have the freedom ...
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Proposed hospital endangers programsJan 17, 2013 12:25 pm - Vista Health System is proposing to build a new 132-bed hospital in Lindenhurst that would offer basic hospital services and provide more Lake County hospital beds. This...
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Editorial: Towns wise to prepare on medical marijuanaJan 16, 2013 4:00 am - A bill to legalize marijuana use for medical purposes never made it out of a legislative committee for a vote in the 97th General Assembly's lame duck sessions. But that...