Letter to the Editor
Category: Lake County News-Sun Opinion
Column: The jury system remains a cornerstone of democracy, no matter what Trump says
As pro-Trumpers railed against the jury’s decision after 10 hours of deliberations and his distractors held back their glee, none of those commenting on the outcome were asked, “Have you ever served on a jury?”
Column: If NRG doesn’t take responsibility, the government should step in
NRG needs to be a good corporate citizen and take responsibility for its legacy pollution.
Column: D-Day’s historic importance remembered as 80th anniversary approaches
The Normandy invasion combined thorough planning, mobilizing vast materiel and great imagination.
Law & Order column: Lake County deputy given statewide award for bravery
Martini was cited for his actions on Oct. 23, when he responded to a report of a suicidal subject in a Round Lake area residence.
Column: Change is the name of the game for Illinois’ secretary of state
“Our administration has been laser focused on customer-centric initiatives that modernize the office and create an efficient, consistent and streamlined experience for Illinois residents,” he said in a statement.
Column: Waukegan alderman’s post of severed arm a tasteless move
After this stunt, he also needs to end his quest for mayor. Lake County’s largest city and county seat doesn’t need a loose cannon posting willy-nilly online.
Column: Taiwan’s presidential election a win for democracy
China is not happy about continued DPP control of the executive office, but greater KMT presence in the legislature provides opportunities for cultivation.
Outdoors column: Wild hyacinth proliferates in this wet, warm spring
Wild hyacinths were already blooming in the middle of May at both Wright Woods and Reed Turner Woodland. As a group, they created lilting, white patterns that seemed to connect one oak tree to another.
Column: Illinois named most ‘normal’ state in the country
In a way it’s comforting to find we’re just a bunch of cogs in a run-of-the-mill state known for its correct balance of farms, factories, cities and suburbs. Albeit a state with high taxes and a political class known for federal corruption convictions.