Riverwoods Opinion
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11th candidates more to my tasteSep 20, 2012 4:40 am - I was ecstatic when I found out that due to boundary changes I was leaving the 14th Congressional District and would now be in the 11th Congressional District. I say thi...
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Editorial: A close-to-home economic strategySep 19, 2012 8:58 am - At a meeting with the Daily Herald editorial board this week, Democratic U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin reflected on the usual topics — political dysfunction in Washington, the o...
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Mathias position on pensions needs inkSep 17, 2012 5:00 am - I am really disappointed in your coverage of this town hall meeting with Mathias/Braiman/Stolman Aug. 13. The article you released mentioned very little about Representa...
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Pressure on Mathias over StoneSep 03, 2012 10:03 pm - We were greatly disappointed to hear that state Rep. Sidney Mathias ducked direct questions posed at his Town Hall meeting regarding his collaboration with and support f...
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Don’t ignore effects of mental health cutsApr 29, 2012 1:01 am - While the public generally wants to hear how lawmakers are spending less money, we would like to share some insights about what spending less for mental health services ...
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lkbrowdy. RW. 0310Mar 16, 2012 1:01 am - I am writing an endorsement letter favoring Mike Nerheim for Lake County state’s attorney. When I first met Mike, I was a victim in a case he prosecuted as an assistant ...
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Schneider for 10th Dist., CongressFeb 20, 2012 11:01 pm - The borders of the 10th congressional district have changed somewhat, but this eastern Lake and Northwest Cook district continues its history of producing well-qualified...
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‘True progressive’ is right for CongressDec 15, 2011 4:01 am - I’m writing to talk about a great young candidate named Ilya Sheyman. I’ve had the pleasure to canvass for his campaign and it was a great experience. Sheyman is a Jewis...
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Elgin Symphony not alone in burbsDec 09, 2011 4:01 am - I must respectfully challenge your opinion in “Our View” Nov. 25, that “nowhere outside of Elgin, though, will you find a symphony orchestra.” This is not to take away f...
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Private pilots hope to rejuvenate the coolDec 05, 2011 3:43 pm - The last time I flew in a small, single-engine plane, my wife was the pilot. Cheryl rented a plane, took off from Midway, flew up the Chicago lakefront, gave me a great ...