McHenry County Opinion
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Nepotism isn't 'in the best interest'Jun 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Some of the antics out of Springfield and Chicago through the years have clearly dismayed us. But a little town nestled in the Northwest suburbs may have just raised the...
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Reform legislation fails to reform muchJun 03, 2009 11:00 pm - On May 31, the Democrats who control state government advanced another piece of campaign finance reform; HB 7, that does nothing more than codify the current practice. I...
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Moral calculus a lot of hooeyJun 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Compliments to The Daily Herald for publishing one of Donna Brazile's columns. She is an award winning political commentator and, as always, well grounded and focused. H...
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By working together, village will thriveMay 31, 2009 11:00 pm - It will take a village to help our Village of Barrington. In order to help our Village of Barrington, we need the citizens to volunteer and give your time, talent and b...
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Don't let Chrysler close dealershipsMay 29, 2009 11:00 pm - I am employed at a Chrysler dealer in Illinois that is slated to close. I have a family of six children. My wife is not able to work due to all the kids, one of whom is ...
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Garrett good fit for U.S. CongressMay 29, 2009 11:00 pm - After reading many recent articles and blogs about a battle for the House seat in the 10th Congressional District I just had to speak up. There is one person who I hope ...
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Saturday SoapboxMay 29, 2009 11:00 pm - They don't get it: The need for a fresh start and less acrimony on the Island Lake village board is apparently lost on its members. The first meeting with the new board ...
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Control of river belongs hereMay 29, 2009 11:00 pm - I have lived on the Fox River since 1974 and have been on the Chain of Lakes since I was a kid; and here we go again just like last year, high water, waterway closed, no...
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Global warming is baloneyMay 28, 2009 11:00 pm - The Sierra Club, Greenpeace and the tree-huggers are the voting base of the Democratic party. Global warming is the biggest hoax on the whole world. If you are not aware...
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H1N1 flu stats make no senseMay 27, 2009 11:00 pm - I am seeing information that I am surprised is not getting more media interest, especially Midwest media. I am not in, nor am I trying to cause a panic for, the Midwest,...