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Civil War Day a huge success at Hawthorn Middle School
Hawthorn Middle School North had its third annual Civil War Day on Friday, May 11. The whole seventh grade class participated and professional reenactors came in to make Civil War history come alive. Abraham Lincoln, Mrs. Mary Todd-Lincoln, General Thomas, a period surgeon and other characters …
Paying more in property taxes a disgrace
Now is the time of the year when we receive our property tax bill. While we have prior knowledge of the new assessed value of our property and the opportunity to challenge it, the property tax bill simply gives us the new rates of the …
Lake County stressed by property tax appeals
Regulation could make a good assessment system better. These are challenging times. Families and local governments are trying to manage stagnant and falling incomes and revenues. Property values are plummeting, but property tax bills are not dropping commensurate with marketplace realities. Lake County has seen …
Setting the record straight on this political office
Setting the record straight on this political office Now that the primary election dust has settled, I have been asked to address the political rhetoric of a few who want to eliminate the Lake County Recorder of Deeds office. Because so much misinformation has gone …
It’s discrimination against women
The League of Women Voters was born more than 90 years ago from the long fight to get women the right to vote. Since 1992, when League members studied healthcare poli cy, we have worked to ensure access to quality health care for all. The …
YOU SAY
Universal Medicare would reduce healthcare costs Apparently, Paul Ryan and the Republican members of the House are unaware of both the history of healthcare finance and simple economics. What on earth would make them think that health insurance purchased from health insurance companies would be …
Government is not the problem
This is in response to the letter of Nancy J. Thorner published in the March 1 edition of the Review. She complains about the unemployment numbers that your newspaper published. Her basic premise is that the unemployment numbers are higher than those actually reported. She …
Libertyville streets are not fine
This is in response to the article on page 5 of the March 1, 2012 issue of the Libertyville Review dealing with the road referendum bond issue for the Village of Libertyville. Jack Martin is quoted as saying “I admit the streets aren’t in pristine …
Support Calabresa for County Board
I encourage everyone to vote in the March 20 primary election and to support Carol Calabresa for the County Board in District 15. Carol has been a Lake County Board member for District 15 for the past 26 years. She is one of the most …
Kennedy will reform state’s attorney office
I am a life-long Republican, but on March 20 I am voting for Democrat Chris Kennedy for state’s attorney. This office is no place for partisan politics, so I am choosing the best person for the job. Considering the current state of this office with …
Kennedy’s experience deserves your vote
My next door neighbor and friend, Chris Kennedy is running for Lake County State’s Attorney. I have known him and his family for seven years and I want to share why he is the best candidate for the position. I am a criminal defense attorney …
Pioneer Press runs skewed unemployment number
The news announced by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Feb. 3, that unemployment in the United States has fallen to 8.3 percent -- the lowest level since February of 2009 -- seemed to signal that a labor market recovery may be truly underway, which …
Lake County election materials include Spanish translations
You may have noted that election information in Lake County is now printed in English with a Spanish translation. In late 2011, the United States Department of Justice sent a certification letter requiring Lake County to provide complete bilingual election administration in the Spanish language …
Providing birth control coverage makes sense
I am confused why the Catholic Church has objected to providing healthcare coverage for birth control. The law doesn’t say beneficiaries MUST USE that coverage, just that the coverage must be available for those that want to use it. Since many non-Catholics work at Catholic …
Libertyville Township offers its thanks
As many people struggle during these difficult times, Libertyville Township has been the grateful recipient of food, toys and monetary donations from the community to assist families in need. It is truly a blessing to watch neighbors helping neighbors. Donations to the Township Food Pantry, …
