Lake County Opinion
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McCann, Kearns endorsed in McHenry's District 6Oct 21, 2016 1:00 am - McHenry County's District 6 is a sprawling, rural district with more than half the county's land between its borders. Two district seats are up for election, with only o...
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Trump's character shows in 'groping' commentsOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - I just read the comments by a male reader from Grayslake regarding "proof of groping." He wanted a witness or perhaps even a polygraph test be administered before he wou...
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Endorsement: Vanderventer for Lake County recorder of deedsOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - The Lake County recorder of deeds is not a high profile post, but it is very important. the office is the main record keeper for the county and is responsible for keepin...
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Endorsement: Patlak for Cook Board of Review Dist. 1Oct 21, 2016 1:00 am - It may be a bit extreme to say that Dan Patlak was born to serve on the Cook County Board of Review, but there is no question he is well suited to the job. He speaks wit...
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A winner's perspectiveOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - I really wish that obituaries would stop saying "lost her/his battle with cancer." That makes the deceased sound weak and labels them as losers when, in fact, they kille...
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Endorsement: Tirio for McHenry County recorder of deedsOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - Both candidates for the McHenry County Recorder of Deeds have plans to cut the budget through staff reductions. Neither Republican Joe Tirio nor Democrat Lynn Gray, tho...
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Christians should keep election in perspectiveOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - I see a lot of political posts this morning due to the debate. If we are putting our faith in one of these two candidates to save America or the world, then we are way o...
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Endorsement: Yes to merge recorder, clerk in CookOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - There's a reason that efforts to merge the duties of county recorder and county clerk are gathering steam throughout the Chicago region. It's a good idea, though so far,...
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Debate hosts don't want to upset status quoOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - Libertarian presidential candidate, Gary Johnson was excluded from every national debate by the Commission on Presidential Debates because he did not reach their arbitra...
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Endorsements: Skala, Wimmer for McHenry County Board's District 5Oct 20, 2016 1:00 am - Candidates for McHenry County's District 5 paint a distressing picture of the current county board, citing a lack of civility and preparation on the part of some members...