Column: For Lake County pedestrians, e-bikes becoming pests
Slapping an electric motor on a bicycle or scooter seemed like a good idea.
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Column: Feeble GOP can’t make hay of state Democrats’ scandals
Fortunately for the Dems, their loyal opposition is weak as used tea bags.
Column: Wildfire fog, quakes shake Lake County calm
When it came to earthquakes and wildfires, there was always a sense of smug comfort being in this corner of the Midwest. No longer.
Column: Bad apples spoiled Scoop Waukegan
While thousands of Scoop attendees were law-abiding, two individuals had something else in mind instead of viewing cars and doing some people-watching.
Column: Out-of-towners try to plunder Lake County locales
Perhaps our criminals can head south or north and leave businesses and residents alone.
Column: GOP rummaging for new voters in strange places
Trump and the Republicans are scared of the upcoming mid-term congressional elections, which is why they want my vote and a campaign contribution.
Column: Hate does not make America great
The 38-year-old Libertyville resident is alleged to have posted at least one bullseye sign that included handwritten words saying: “Good Shot ICE.”
Column: Show your patriotic pride on the Fourth of July
While we break out our red, white, and blue paraphernalia around this time of year, Illinois ranks just 37th in patriotism, according to personal-finance company WalletHub.
Column: Changes needed in how police handle those in mental distress
Every time there’s an officer-involved shooting, I mourn for the victim and the cop who committed the deadly act.
Column: Prepare for the Illinois Tollway’s new money grab
The latest ruse to get loose change out of our pockets and into tollway coffers is slated to take effect in January.