Island Lake Opinion
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Recognizing the urgency of a problemOct 17, 2016 12:05 am - I can't believe what I read recently in an article contrasting opposing Lake County candidates. Regarding crude-by-rail transport, Aaron Lawlor states, "So there is a di...
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Community setting best for mentally illOct 15, 2016 1:00 am - As Lake County Sheriff, I support the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Sector Services Section 1115 Waiver application to the federal Social Security Adminis...
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Endorsement: Martini in Lake County Board District 5Oct 12, 2016 5:51 am - Residents of Lake County District 5 have the good fortune of two strong choices for county board. Republican Judy Martini of Fox Lake seeks to return to the county board...
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Endorsement: Hewitt in Lake County Board District 2Oct 11, 2016 9:07 am - Eight-year incumbent Democrat Diane Hewitt of Waukegan gives her allegiance to her district, saying she can't remember a time when she went against her constituents' wis...
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Endorsement: Paxton in Lake County Board District 4Oct 11, 2016 9:16 am - Two well-qualified and dedicated candidates are vying for election in Lake County District 4, which includes much of Beach Park, Wadsworth, Winthrop Harbor and Zion. Inc...
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Protect infrastructure with 'lockbox' amendmentOct 08, 2016 1:00 am - In May, both the Illinois House and Senate approved the placing the Illinois Safe Roads Amendment on the ballot with overwhelming bipartisan support, and the proposed po...
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Endorsement: Cooper for Lake County coronerOct 07, 2016 1:00 am - It has not been a quiet four years in the Lake County Coroner's Office. The high-profile investigation into the suicide of Fox Lake Police Lt. Joseph "Joe" Gliniewicz an...
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Endorsement: Kenneally for McHenry County state's attorneyOct 07, 2016 6:03 am - There are two qualified candidates for McHenry County State's Attorney. Democrat Ray Flavin brings a wealth of experience as an attorney, interest in cutting costs and a...
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Editorial: Success combines personal determination, community supportSep 07, 2016 1:00 am - The story of Catherine Sanchez's rise from high school dropout to 30-year-old neurobiology student at Stanford University would be inspirational enough if it involved on...
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No roads named after this WalkupAug 22, 2016 4:14 pm - A recent letter to the editor about Mike Walkup focused on his family legacy in the county. Indeed, a major road was named for Mike's great-great ancestor whose contribu...