McHenry County Opinion
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Munson has proved herselfOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - As an Elgin resident I have been impressed by Rep. Ruth Munson's tenacious support of taxpayers. Even facing a gridlocked legislature that struggles to pass a budget, Re...
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Kirk is independent and accomplishedOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I attended the debate between Mark Kirk and Dan Seals at Deerfield High school this Sunday. It is clear to me why Kirk has won four times already and will win this elect...
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Weigh 'facts' in campaign mailersOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I have known Dan Duffy for the last 12 years. He has never said anything about wanting to put women behind bars or making abortion illegal. In fact, he has been steadfas...
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Whatever happened to the teacher in question?Oct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I recently received Paul Froehlich's mailing concerning posting DCFS violations of day care facilities on their doors and on the Internet. I say, why only day care cente...
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If Harper loses, it'll try again in springOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - If you haven't already checked out the Nov. 4 voting ballot, you may not know that Harper College is asking for $153,600,000 on a bond issue vote near the bottom of the ...
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Gentes' admission took courageOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - I am so impressed with Bill Gentes, the candidate for state Senate. His willingness to humble himself and set the record straight took guts and courage. Many of us who a...
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They cross aisle to support Forte-ScottOct 30, 2008 11:00 pm - It is quite rare for two Democrats to endorse a Republican for elected office. We do, however, without reservation, endorse Anita Forte-Scott for Illinois State Represen...
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Chuck West for Kane coronerOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - There is no reason to vote for anyone but Chuck West for Kane County Coroner. His is a highly professional person. He has done an excellent job as Kane County Coroner. W...
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Endorsement on the nose about KirkOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - "The 10th District has a gem in Mark Kirk, and voters should keep him in Washington." That is what the Lake County News Sun said when they endorsed Mark Kirk for re-ele...
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Need to return to FederalismOct 29, 2008 11:00 pm - The U.S. was founded on the principle of federalism where there is a centralized government with sovereignty in certain areas and sub-units (state and local governments)...