Crystal Lake Opinion
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Endorsement: Schakowsky for Congress in 9th DistrictOct 18, 2016 1:00 am - For years, we have pointed to U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky as a bit too liberal for our tastes. For years, we've endorsed her anyway, impressed by her hard work and passion ...
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Don't lose focus on local candidatesOct 17, 2016 1:00 am - Let's be clear I am not for either candidate. Did the Democratic Party ask Mr. Clinton to resign after his affair in the Oval Office? No. Did Mrs. Clinton admonish...
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Candidate who truly walks the talkOct 12, 2016 1:00 am - Being an Illinois public school superintendent for over 16 years, I have met many politicians who say they support public education but who never fulfill those promises ...
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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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Common-sense plan for lowering taxesSep 27, 2016 12:01 am - State Representative Jack Franks passed landmark legislation that would end the practice of local governments getting annual automatic property tax increases. Franks' b...
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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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Where will Franks find 10 percent to cut?Sep 08, 2016 12:01 am - There's plenty of talk regarding Jack Franks' "Cut10 Plan" and how he is going to save me 10 percent on my property tax bill. I would like to hear Franks' detailed plan ...
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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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Franks running for Dictator of McHenry CountySep 05, 2016 1:00 am - Jack Franks doesn't want to be McHenry County Board Chairman, Franks wants to be Dictator of McHenry County. In a recent interview with WGN radio, Franks candidly stated...