Letters

Letter: Be careful with Lake County tax appeal rule-changes

Lake County’s assessment and appeals system is a model of accuracy, openness and fairness. With an increase in appeals from taxpayers feeling financial distress or seeking fair tax levels, officials are now pressured by lawyers to change the rules of the game — not to …

Letter: Cat Grandma to the rescue

To the Grey Lantern: Call me Cat Grandma. I am a super hero, too. As Cat Grandma, I bring wrongs to right. You know the texting fool in front of you who doesn’t move when the light turns green? I, Cat Grandma, am the one …

Owner heartbroken over stolen bike

To the person who stole my son’s bike, I want you to know the story behind the bike you stole, after you picked the lock from Highland Middle School sometime between the afternoon of June 2 and 10 p.m., June 3. The bike belongs to …

Libertyville High School bands deserve recognition

Music, it’s one of the major strengths of Libertyville schools. The music programs are some of the best in the state. They are often overlooked. The schools have invested in music and it has paid off in the quality of the bands, orchestras, and choirs …

Hear well, think well

New research from Johns Hopkins Department of Medicine and Center on Aging has documented a link between hearing loss and dementia. The articles have appeared in the prestigious Journal of Gerontology and the Archives of Neurology in 2011, and most recently in JAMA, in 2012. …

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 …

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 …

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, …

Libertyville Lions Breakfast with Santa a success

The Libertyville Lions Club thanks all of its sponsors and customers for another successful Breakfast with Santa held on Dec. 11. The 17th Annual event was held at Libertyville High School with almost 500 people served, including 67 children under 6 years old! Tickets were …

Libertyville fire, police departments go beyond the call of duty

I want to thank the Libertyville Fire Department and Police Department for the professional and compassionate way they helped my daughter handle a delicate situation on Nov. 15. That evening my daughter went to the fire station to seek their assistance. While explaining the situation …