Lake County Opinion
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Why sweetened beverage tax is OKNov 09, 2016 11:01 pm - Cook County is facing a health crisis. Rates of chronic illnesses like heart disease, diabetes and obesity are skyrocketing, and the health of our families and future ge...
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Inspiring reminderNov 08, 2016 12:00 am - Sunday's editorial including Robert Kennedy's message reminds us to remember that it's not about individual success in winning but about communitarian effort in service ...
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How could they not get the hint?Nov 07, 2016 12:00 am - On Friday morning, my husband and I voted at the Vernon Township offices. The line snaked outside the building into the parking lot and our wait was just over one-half h...
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Cubs are champs and that's all that mattersNov 07, 2016 12:00 am - Went to bed at 1:35 a.m. Was drinking champagne at 12:45 a.m. Was pacing room last hour of game. Blew data package on phone into universe. Have no clean Cubs clothing in...
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Can't take more Obamacare increasesNov 05, 2016 1:00 am - Since Obamacare started, my premiums have increased. The first year by 50 percent the second year by 20 percent the third year by 35 percent and now this week by 46.9 ...
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Vote to eliminate Wheeling Twp. road commissionerNov 04, 2016 11:30 am - Q: How much does it cost to spend your money on 5.4 miles of road in Wheeling Township? Answer: $91,300. Q: How much longer do you need to pay for this expense? Answer: ...
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Clinton did not deserve endorsementNov 03, 2016 1:00 am - Your editorial staff is nothing more than another faction of the liberal mainstream media that America no longer subscribes to. Your support and rationale behind an endo...
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Need more like himNov 03, 2016 1:00 am - Keith Brin, circuit court clerk for Lake County, is the complete elected official: smart, due diligent, strongly credentialed and personable. But most importantly, he ne...
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We must stop electing tyrantsNov 03, 2016 1:00 am - Our constitution, a sacred document, is based on precepts from our Declaration of Independence and was drafted by our forefathers to help prevent tyranny. Certain action...
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Incumbents serve county's senior citizensNov 03, 2016 1:00 am - Lake County's senior citizens are well served by state Sen. Melinda Bush and state representatives Sheri Jesiel and Sam Yingling. While they come from different politica...