Crystal Lake Opinion
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Franks a man of the peopleAug 30, 2010 11:00 pm - I want to publicly commend State Rep. Jack Franks for the great work he does for the people of McHenry County. Because of many people's frustration with the state of Ill...
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ECC should focus on citizens firstAug 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I was disappointed to see that Elgin Community College believes the taxpayers want them to help "undocumented students," aka illegal aliens. At their recent faculty conv...
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God-themed film eaten by 'Piranha'Aug 27, 2010 11:00 pm - On Aug. 21, the Daily Herald's film critics published their ratings on 22 movies currently being shown in the greater Chicago area. Two unreviewed films not rated were "...
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Unreliable offer a disservice to schoolAug 26, 2010 11:00 pm - If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. Such is the case in Cary Elementary District 26, where a newly formed foundation with a promise of $4.3 million to rest...
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Franks, Nygren impress at fairAug 26, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm writing to commend State Rep. Jack Franks and McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren for their involvement and visibility at this year's McHenry County Fair. Their hard...
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Why is the glass half empty, D300?Aug 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Quote from the local paper: "But District 300 school board President Joe Stevens said at the Aug. 9 meeting it is unlikely that money would help pay for additional teach...
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Law will make taxes fairerAug 20, 2010 11:00 pm - A new law drafted by State Rep. Jack Franks to help reduce property taxes will take effect Jan. 1, 2011. The law is Franks's answer to the growing problem of artificiall...
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Saturday SoapboxAug 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Great role models for girls: It's quite a weekend for top female pro athletes who showcase their skills in the suburbs. Inez Karlsson tries to become the first fe...
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Voting is your responsibilityAug 20, 2010 11:00 pm - As the cartoon character POGO once said, "We have found the enemy and it is us!" I've heard a lot of lame excuses lately, like "My one vote doesn't count," "I don't like...
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Morality trumps civil rightsAug 19, 2010 11:00 pm - The Democratic Party is showing its disdain for the people. Recently Harry Reid questions how Hispanics can be Republicans; they want them to be slaves to Democrats' pol...