McHenry County Opinion
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Saturday SoapboxFeb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - Snow way Yes, spring is just around the corner, and, yes, we probably (hopefully) don't have too many winter storms left this season. But last weekend's snow offered a p...
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More taxes? Like kid in a candy storeFeb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - On Tuesday, Feb. 24 - or Fat Tuesday, if you will - the Daily Herald had a "need for more taxes" story printed on virtually every page by virtually every branch of gover...
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Government at root of our problemsFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Recently, President Obama signed the stimulus bill, driving the country deeper in debt to "rescue" our failed economy. Mr. Geithner guesstimating that an additional $2 t...
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Come clean on 'covert' constructionFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - It has come to my attention that there is an effort underway to disturb the wetland and natural forest area between the Wellsmere Heights and Elmcrest subdivisions in Wa...
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Cardinal must stop the secrecyFeb 23, 2009 10:00 pm - I fully agree with the sentiments written by Ms. Janet Hauter (Fence Post, Feb. 3). The parents of the child who was raped by the Rev. Dan McCormick, who pleaded guilty ...
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Abortion foes fight for the innocentFeb 23, 2009 10:00 pm - Barbara Muehlhausen (Fence Post, Jan. 22) is mistaken in her assumptions and accusations. She takes one example (anencephaly) and uses it to justify an extreme procedure...
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You'd better keep close eye on tax levyFeb 22, 2009 10:00 pm - Barrington, hold on to your hats! Despite the turmoil in our economy, Barrington school board (members) decided to ask for a 15 percent increase in the tax levy. Yes, th...
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Time to secede from Cook County?Feb 21, 2009 10:00 pm - Recently, five members of the Illinois General Assembly reached out to Hanover Township Supervisor Mike Kelly and several other township supervisors in Northwest Cook Co...
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Something is rotten in CarpentersvilleFeb 21, 2009 10:00 pm - Gee, surprise, surprise! Judy Sigwalt found illegible and ineligible signatures on Linda Ramirez-Sliwinski's nominating petition. Easy way to get rid of a controversial ...
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Top 5 reasons to re-elect HarneyFeb 20, 2009 10:00 pm - Here are my Top 5 reasons why Dundee Township Supervisor Sue Harney is the best candidate for the job and should be re-elected: 5. She was instrumental in our township h...