Crystal Lake Opinion
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Endorsement: Barber, Barnes in McHenry Board District 1Oct 20, 2016 1:00 am - Voters in the McHenry County Board's District 1, which encompasses the populous southeastern corner of the county, have the fortunate choice between four qualified and a...
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Endorsements: Christensen, Johnson for McHenry County Board, District 3Oct 20, 2016 1:00 am - McHenry County Board incumbent Michael Walkup is running for county board chairman, a position without a vote. That's why the Crystal Lake Republican also seeks re-elect...
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Endorsement: Foster for Congress, 11th DistrictOct 18, 2016 1:00 am - Congressman Bill Foster has made a name for himself as the only scientist elected to serve on Capitol Hill. And that expertise serves him well, not just in matters of po...
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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...