Spring Grove Opinion
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Endorsement: Dold over Schneider in 10th Congressional DistrictOct 10, 2014 1:00 am - Illinois' 10th Congressional District is part of the national spotlight in this year's election campaigns. Currently held by a Democrat, it's a seat that could flip Repu...
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Editorial: Another squabble in which taxpayers loseOct 02, 2014 1:01 am - It's a story that's existed probably as long as the intertwined offices of local government themselves: The person or people who control the purse strings put another of...
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Let voters decide future of townshipsApr 20, 2014 12:01 am - Let voters decide future of townships Illinois' nearly 13 million citizens have a shameful tax burden of supporting 7,000 units of governments, which is 2,100 more ...
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Things to consider on unionized athletesApr 06, 2014 1:01 am - Looks like the "semi-professional" college athletes will soon get their chance to join a union. This may open up a few ways to also solve many other fiscal problems. A...
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Editorial: Study waterway agency before pulling plugMar 28, 2014 5:00 am - State Sen. Terry Link this week pulled down his proposed legislation to eliminate the Fox Waterway Agency, saying the idea needs more study. Yes, it does. The proposal h...
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Endorsement: No on general election for County Board chairFeb 23, 2014 12:01 am - Many voters say they oppose any expansion of government and decry the influence of big donations on the political system. The former is especially true in conservative-l...
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Endorsements for McHenry County Board districts 1, 3, 5, 6Feb 20, 2014 12:01 am - With work nearing completion on a long-awaited Unified Development Ordinance, changes planned to an often criticized stormwater management ordinance, decisions to be mad...
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For McHenry sheriff, GOP: ZinkeFeb 19, 2014 12:01 am - The race for McHenry County sheriff comes with some controversy, with apparent conflict between the department's existing leadership and the state's attorney's office, a...
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Endorsement: Provenzano for McHenry County clerk, GOPFeb 19, 2014 12:01 am - Longtime McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano is up against first-term McHenry County Board member Mary McClellan for the McHenry County clerk Republican nominati...
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Editorial: For McHenry treasurer, GOP: ThorsenFeb 19, 2014 12:01 am - Glenda Miller is the 17-year chief deputy treasurer for McHenry County vying to take over for her retiring boss, William LeFew. She's facing banker and Crystal Lake coun...