Algonquin Opinion
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Endorsement: Russell for Kane County coronerOct 11, 2016 1:00 am - The race for Kane County coroner finds a rematch between Republican Rob Russell, who is the current coroner and a former DuPage County sheriff's officer, and Tao Martine...
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Willing to do the work, make changesOct 08, 2016 1:00 am - I met Nancy Zettler in 2005 as she took on the position of Co-Chair of Advance 300. This successful grassroots effort rallied over 2,000 community members and wouldn't h...
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Endorsement: Kenneally for McHenry County state's attorneyOct 07, 2016 1:00 am - There are two qualified candidates for McHenry County State's Attorney. Democrat Ray Flavin brings a wealth of experience as an attorney, interest in cutting costs and a...
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Ambulance trip is really double-billingSep 19, 2016 1:00 am - Do you pay property taxes? Included in your tax bill are your taxes for fire protection and E.M.S. services; also including paying for fire pensions, equipment, fire sta...
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Editorial: Success combines personal determination, community supportSep 07, 2016 1:00 am - The story of Catherine Sanchez's rise from high school dropout to 30-year-old neurobiology student at Stanford University would be inspirational enough if it involved on...
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No roads named after this WalkupAug 22, 2016 1:00 am - A recent letter to the editor about Mike Walkup focused on his family legacy in the county. Indeed, a major road was named for Mike's great-great ancestor whose contribu...
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Important to attend county budget meetingJul 23, 2016 1:00 am - In Kane County, we have taken enormous strides to construct budget/taxation transparency and accountability. I am firmly in favor of continuing our five-year county gove...
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Lauzen should respect Longmeadow viewJul 20, 2016 12:01 am - One hundred forty million dollars for Longmeadow toll road and bridge? Kane Chairman Lauzen and the county board are oblivious to the true cost they are paying, having s...
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Franks hasn't made good on promisesJul 18, 2016 12:01 am - With a move that surprised many McHenry County Republicans, Jack Franks made good on his promise to withdraw from the 63rd House District race. Let's not forget, however...
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States taking back their sovreigntyJul 11, 2016 1:00 am - The recent decision by the people of Britain to withdraw from the European Union has some strong parallels to some events happening here in America. British residents, u...