McHenry County Opinion
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Free lunch? Not on taxpayers' dime, pleaseApr 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Whether we live in Arlington Heights, Algonquin or Antioch, it seems we hear of more layoffs, job losses, pay cuts and closures almost every day. From Schaumburg to Roun...
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Now is the time to act on climateApr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - It is time for Americans to tell our leaders that we support bold action on climate and energy, including a cap on carbon pollution. Capping carbon pollution will ignite...
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Thanks for your voteApr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - I would like to thank everyone who voted for me in Dundee Township for their support. I look forward to another term as your highway commissioner. If I can be of assista...
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Dist. 220 chili, music fest raises $18,000Apr 19, 2009 11:00 pm - On Feb. 7, it was cold outside, but inside the chili, music, and hearts were hot, hot, hot! Thanks to generous donors, the District 220 Educational Foundation's Chili & ...
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Salon treats Sparrow clients to special dayApr 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Home of the Sparrow residents were the recent recipients of up-to-date styling, thanks to the generous staff at Salon Coccole, 591 N. Rand Road, Lake Zurich. Owner Rosa ...
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Yes Virginia, there is a Crook CountyApr 19, 2009 11:00 pm - The first time I saw the term "Crook County" was more than 25 years ago. Some shady judges and greaseball lawyers had just been indicted on federal corruption charges in...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Both sides of the tracks: When government entities cooperate, the taxpayers win. This week the Barrington Countryside and Lake Zurich fire protection districts agreed to...
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A plan to fill state budget holeApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - In the March 19 Daily Herald, Gov. Quinn that asks lawmakers what programs/costs would you cut? Here are some cost cutting measures I would like to see: 1. How about th...
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Liberal agenda soon shall passApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Unlike abstinence, socialism fails miserably every time it's tried. "We hold these truths to be self-evident" that any mindless government program bent upon spreading th...
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Durbin's 'accomplishments' are lackingApr 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Allow me to list some of Sen. Durbin's recent "accomplishments": After Mr. Burris was chosen by Gov. Blogo to replace Barack Obama, the Senator objected and recommended ...