Crystal Lake Opinion
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Endorsements: Cosler, Covelli, McAlpine for Cary trusteeFeb 25, 2019 2:45 pm - Voters in Cary will choose among six candidates to fill three trustee seats when they go to the polls April 2. One-term incumbents James Cosler, Kim Covelli and Ellen Mc...
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Setting the record straight on teacher pensionsDec 31, 2018 12:00 am - I would like to respond to Jack Kraus' letter of Dec. 11 re: teacher pensions. Mr. Kraus mentioned that "Illinois teachers are the highest paid teachers in the country w...
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Divisiveness, conflictNov 09, 2018 12:00 am - The aggressiveness and violence of the current American culture can be directly attributed to Donald Trump, who rules by divisiveness and conflict so he can be in the ne...
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What's really behind the caravan?Nov 06, 2018 12:00 am - The waves of humanity marching in lock step from Honduras happened spontaneously? If you believe it, "I got some ocean front property in Arizona, if you'll buy that, I'l...
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A comptroller's qualificationsOct 30, 2018 1:00 am - Would you hire a painter to do plumbing work? Would you hire an artist instead of an attorney to defend you in court? Then why do voters elected unqualified candidates f...
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A new directionOct 27, 2018 1:00 am - On Nov. 6, Illinois faces a choice: Do we continue the failed policies of the past or choose another direction? Kash Jackson, the Libertarian candidate for governor, off...
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Nancy Zettler for Illinois SenateOct 13, 2018 1:00 am - Leadership, as we expect, is there to right wrongs and do no harm. Nancy Zettler is such a person. She was armed with facts, a computer and lists of volunteers. Nancy, a...
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Endorsement: Daily Herald recommends neither Schakowsky nor Elleson in 9th Congressional DistrictOct 09, 2018 2:00 pm - Both of the candidates running in the 9th Congressional District are likable and earnest, each dedicated to improving people's lives. Jan Schakowsky of Evanston is compl...
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Endorsement: Daily Herald endorses Foster over Stella in 11th Congressional DistrictOct 09, 2018 12:00 pm - With science under attack in the federal government and concerns about climate change broadening, it's good to have a scientist in the house. Specifically, the U.S. Hous...
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Thanks for serviceSep 17, 2018 1:00 am - As a policeman, life is hard. A friend describes his dad's job as "middle-of-the-meal leave." As a policeman, if a call comes, he must be ready to leave within minutes o...