McHenry County Opinion
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How about point system in elections?Oct 27, 2014 5:01 am - This coming election I face the dilemma along with many other voting constituents of not wanting to vote "for" any of the candidates for a particular office. I have litt...
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Editorial: A more transparent, inclusive Route 53 effortOct 26, 2014 5:01 am - For 50 years, the battle line over the future of Route 53 has been drawn at Lake-Cook Road. The history of the proposed northward extension into central Lake County has ...
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Candidate unafraid to speak her mindOct 26, 2014 12:01 am - Candidate unafraid to speak her mind Maggie Auger has proven herself to be a strong, independent voice representing the residents on the northern fringes of Kane C...
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Can we elect Quinn and Rauner?Oct 23, 2014 12:01 am - Can we elect Quinn and Rauner? Mr. Rauner, you have offered us a lot of frosting but I don't see any cake under it. You throw out a lot of words of what you are pla...
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Editorial: Unfortunate reminders of need for training, preparationOct 21, 2014 11:00 pm - Nearly a year ago, it was in Arlington Heights. Last week, the tiny hamlet of Holiday Hills. Where will the next one be, and will police be prepared? These are questions...
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Leadership lacking in Metropolis discussionOct 20, 2014 5:01 am - The recent meeting about the future of the Metropolis Theater reported in your Oct. 4 paper is a good example of how well-meaning public leaders are not solving pressing...
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Endorsement: Yes for home rule in Barrington, Lake ZurichOct 19, 2014 1:01 am - It's hard to make a case that the state of Illinois is a better arbiter of local spending or other priorities than the people we elect right here in our communities. Tha...
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Saturday Soapbox Some opinions require lots of words and elaboration. Some don't. This is Saturday Soapbox, briefly stated commentary from the Daily Herald's editors.Oct 18, 2014 5:01 am - Bless our readers: Milton Township Supervisor Chris Heidorn was "praying for a miracle" when the township food pantry was down to its last $681 - possibly not enoug...
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Endorsements back obstructionist GOPOct 18, 2014 5:01 am - The Daily Herald endorsements of GOP Hultgren and Dold for U.S. Congress make it pretty clear they are happy to continue the obstruction in Congress. The GOP-dominated...
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Endorsements: Nowak, Chirikos, Gottemoller, Schmidt, Jung, Yensen for McHenry County BoardOct 17, 2014 1:01 am - Voters in McHenry County Board districts 1,3 and 5 - an area that covers most communities in the more heavily populated southeast portion of the county, including Algonq...