Lake County Opinion
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Flag at half-staff was inappropriateFeb 27, 2012 4:00 am - Whitney Houston had a great voice, and I am sure that her music will live on for many years to come. However, she was not a hero and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie erred...
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Village should fight to save ash treesFeb 27, 2012 4:00 am - The Village of Arlington Heights Monday night continued with their stance of not expending any village funds for treating ash trees to combat emerald ash borer. More tha...
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Blumenthal for Lake recorder of deedsFeb 27, 2012 4:00 am - Two Republicans are vying for the right to challenge the 16-year incumbent in the Lake County Recorder Of Deeds Office this fall. Mundelein resident Bob Bednar, who has ...
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Our choices for McHenry County Board seatsFeb 27, 2012 4:00 am - Unlike their peers in the region, McHenry County Board members have not had to grapple with the significant budget reductions, financial turmoil and painful job cuts for...
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Munoz for Cook circuit court clerkFeb 27, 2012 4:00 am - The progress to clean up Cook County government in the past year has been impressive. While much work remains to be done, there’s almost universal agreement that finally...
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Bathroom signs at school are outdatedFeb 27, 2012 4:00 am - Last week, Wednesday the 15th, I was at Rolling Meadows High School for a three-school symphony concert. Great music. But then I saw a case of discrimination: The restro...
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Yancey, Newton in Lake coroner’s raceFeb 27, 2012 4:00 am - When Democrat Artis Yancey was appointed Lake County coroner last April, he inherited a mess. His predecessor had been forced to resign. Evidence was improperly stored, ...
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Make Illinois less dependent on oilFeb 27, 2012 4:00 am - In our world, the only constant seems to be change. Just 20 years ago, cellphones were the size of bricks and the Internet sounded like a web of magical tubes. Almost ev...
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Arlington Hts. can’t afford referendumFeb 27, 2012 4:00 am - I want to inform everyone that this is the wrong time to pass an expensive and elaborate referendum costing $48 million. What the park district wants to do is to tear do...
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Don’t weaken anti-smoking lawFeb 26, 2012 4:00 am - It’s a new year and here we go again. Smoke-Free Illinois is under attack despite its life-saving results. There is no disputing that smoking is bad for the smoker and t...