McHenry County Opinion
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The response we need to jobs reportSep 29, 2008 11:00 pm - The recent jobs report did not look good. At 6.1 percent, we have reached the average jobless rate since 1970. Seems as though President Bush's watch is now average. It ...
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Dist. 15 board must remain strongSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - A union retiree opines in the Aug. 26 Fencepost storm clouds may loom in District 15's future, leading a call his "union begin preparations for another ugly fight". Perh...
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BG's support of rail merger shortsightedSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Contrary to what its trustees assert, Buffalo Grove does not have a problem with Canadian National rail congestion in its town, nor does it lack adequate Metra commuter ...
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Duffy's assistant is the real dealSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Dan Duffy, an independent businessman, seeks to replace state Sen. Bill Peterson of District 26, who has chosen to retire. Sen. Peterson has represented his district wel...
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Drivers must stop for school busesSep 28, 2008 11:00 pm - Recent events involving drivers who violate State of Illinois traffic laws regarding school buses make it necessary to communicate with the community regarding school bu...
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Tryon will help fix legislatureSep 27, 2008 11:00 pm - The House Republicans have an Agenda for Action designed to fix Illinois' failing infrastructure, moral bankruptcy in "pay-to-play" politics, failed education funding an...
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Kirk put together relief effortSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - In the wake of Hurricane Gustav, Congressman Mark Kirk proved why he's one of the best members of Congress and a worthy representative of our wonderful communities. Inst...
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Duffy will rein in state spendingSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - We write to you today to let you know why we need Dan Duffy, who is running for 26th District state senator, in Springfield. Dan has been a longtime friend of ours. He r...
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Kirk has solution to problems with IranSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - We need some new and creative thinking when it comes to Iran. Right now, the debate in Washington centers on only two bad options: Maintain the status quo or attack Iran...
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Kirk has been Bush's enforcerSep 26, 2008 11:00 pm - As we move toward the fall election, it is truly fascinating to watch Mark Kirk and his supporters reinvent him as a moderate independent. His radio and TV ads as well a...