Island Lake Opinion
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After-school programs in Illinois help fight crimeApr 17, 2015 1:00 am - As parents and state's attorneys, we have peace of mind knowing that kids are safe and supervised at school during the day while adults are at work. But we're worried ab...
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The issues to consider regarding bachelor's degrees at community collegesApr 13, 2015 1:00 am - Illinois community colleges are beginning to advocate for the right to offer applied bachelor degrees. Is this an idea that's found its right time as a response to the n...
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Editorial: Arlington Hts. nonprofit fights to save heroin addicts, one naloxone injector at a timeMar 27, 2015 5:28 am - In a nondescript little office on the north side of Arlington Heights, history is being made in the war on heroin overdose. For the first time, the lifesaving drug nalo...
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Endorsement: Swanson for Dist. 118 school boardMar 23, 2015 5:28 am - The race for a two-year term on the Wauconda Unit District 118 school board pits a promising newcomer against a veteran trustee. In this case, the veteran is the better ...
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Endorsements: Howland, Griffin, Anderson for CLC boardMar 18, 2015 5:16 am - For a brief time in early 2014, it looked as though some loose controls on travel spending by board members could overshadow the many very good things going on at the Co...
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Endorsements: Parrish, Smith, Tirio for McHenry County College boardMar 16, 2015 2:07 pm - Much of the political infighting that dogged the McHenry County College board of trustees in recent years appears be a thing of the past. Which is a good thing because, ...
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We need law on food labelingMar 15, 2015 1:00 am - I understand there is a bill coming to the floor in our legislature in Springfield regarding the labeling of GMO food products. I believe we should be informed of every...
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The SoapboxMar 13, 2015 3:00 pm - So sad. So young. We, too, grieve for loss of Ally Bradford and Seth Egger, the Aurora Central Catholic High School students killed when their SUV collided with a s...
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Endorsement: Burke, Hartogh, Morris for Island Lake Village BoardMar 03, 2015 5:55 am - We're glad to see the Island Lake Village Board operating with less rancor than in years past. Yet, with so many trustees and candidates allied with Mayor Charles Amrich...
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Editorial: Facts don't support gambling expansionJan 22, 2015 4:05 am - While Pat Quinn was governor, he twice vetoed plans to license more casinos and add slot machines at horse-racing tracks. Now, with Gov. Bruce Rauner installed in Spring...