Algonquin Opinion
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Editorial: Kane County's drug treatment initiativeOct 19, 2021 1:00 am - More than two years ago, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain announced an innovative idea to help people in the community who are struggling with addiction. The plan calls for ...
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Editorial: Become an advocate to raise awareness, help prevent child abuseApr 29, 2021 1:00 am - National Child Abuse Prevention Month ends Friday. The work, however, on behalf of abused and neglected children, doesn't stop. Ever. At noon Thursday at the Kane County...
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Endorsements: David Scarpino, Emmanuel Thomas and Birkett for Community Unit School District 300 boardMar 14, 2021 11:00 pm - The quandary all school boards were forced to negotiate the last 12 months was a decidedly smoother journey for some. While remote learning was a given the first several...
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No endorsement in U.S. House District 9Sep 30, 2020 1:00 am - We frequently criticize the polarity of modern politics, yet that's where our choice lies in the 9th Congressional District. Democratic U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky of Evans...
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Endorsement: Sandy Wegman for Kane County recorder of deedsSep 30, 2020 1:00 am - The race for Kane County recorder of deeds offers voters a rematch from the 2012 election, when longtime Republican incumbent Sandy Wegman - now wrapping up her fifth te...
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Endorsement: Theresa Barreiro for Kane County circuit clerkSep 30, 2020 1:00 am - Kane County Circuit Court Clerk Thomas Hartwell says the work of his office may not be exciting, but it is important. We agree. As keeper of the county's judicial record...
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David Rickert for Kane County Board chairSep 30, 2020 1:00 am - Financial struggle is nothing new for Kane County leaders. After years of austerity under the leadership of county board Chairman Christopher Lauzen, officials are accus...
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Endorsement: Spence for Kane County state's attorneySep 25, 2020 1:00 am - Kane County voters will choose between two experienced, intelligent and eminently qualified candidates when they pick a replacement for longtime State's Attorney Joe McM...
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Endorsement: Terry Hunt for Kane County auditorSep 25, 2020 1:00 am - Two-term Kane County Auditor Terry Hunt faces a stiff challenge in his bid for reelection this year from Democrat Penny Wegman, a first-term county board member from Elg...
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Endorsement: Michael Rein for McHenry County coronerSep 25, 2020 1:00 am - This article has been updated from the original to correct the first name of candidate Michael Rein. The race for McHenry County coroner could become moot almost as...