Crystal Lake Opinion
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Type to serve McHenry Co. wellFeb 24, 2016 11:01 pm - Last week a candidate for McHenry County Board in District 5 visited my house. His name is Joe Calomino. First, let me say that I was surprised to see a candidate knocki...
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Knowledge of local government a plusFeb 24, 2016 11:01 pm - Citizens want a leaner government. A vote for Tina Hill will help McHenry County achieve that end. Tina has knowledge of local government. She possesses great budgeti...
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ECC President: Avoid student loans, if possible, during state budget crisisFeb 24, 2016 10:00 pm - Did you know that student loan debt in the United States has soared to $1.2 trillion? Even though the state budget stalemate is impacting grant funding for students who ...
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Candidate with a sense of urgencyFeb 23, 2016 11:01 pm - I would like to express my deep concern regarding the financial condition of Illinois and the increasing burden placed on taxpayers. Property taxes, which are the second...
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Endorsements: Regna for McHenry County state's attorneyFeb 23, 2016 12:00 am - Both candidates for the McHenry County state's attorney in the Republican primary are either current or former assistant state's attorneys. So it's no surprise that, as ...
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Endorsements: Skala, Calomino for Republicans in McHenry County Board Dist. 5Feb 23, 2016 12:00 am - Incumbent Michael Skala is critical of some of his fellow McHenry County Board members, describing a board largely divided into two factions and not always working for t...
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Endorsement: Hill on Republican ballot for McHenry recorder of deedsFeb 23, 2016 12:00 am - The main question in the Republican primary for McHenry County recorder of deeds is whether the office should be merged with the county clerk's office. While it's legiti...
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Impressive as a government watchdogFeb 23, 2016 12:00 am - I have known Joe Calomino for over 20 years. His dedication and commitment fighting for fewer taxes and a smaller more accountable form of government has been admirable....
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Why is Black History Month important?Feb 21, 2016 10:00 pm - Why is Black History Month important? A question often answered in various ways via a multitude of avenues. Black History Month is a part of the road map to America. I...
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Endorsement: Barnes, Miller for McHenry County Board, Dist. 1Feb 19, 2016 12:00 am - Republican voters in McHenry County Board District 1 will decide from an experienced group when they head to the polls for the March 15 primary. The four candidates see...