McHenry County Opinion
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Best Buddies ball was a triumphMay 04, 2008 11:00 pm - We would like to thank some very special people who helped make our 12th annual Best Buddies "That's What Friends Are For" Spring Ball April 5 a huge success! Best Buddi...
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He wanted others to have a nice dayMay 04, 2008 11:00 pm - I am a server at a restaurant in Hoffman Estates. Almost a month ago a gentleman, who was clearly having a bad day, came in alone for dinner. When signing the credit car...
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Learning to deal with cyberbullyingMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Thank you for giving front page coverage to Amy Boerema's excellent article on cyberbullying. Our children have the advantage of living with sophisticated electronic ...
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Reducing plastic is a good ideaMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Nestle corporation, headquartered in Switzerland, was created in 1866, long before advertise-to-create-need became vogue. Advertise-to-create-need is the process used to...
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Saturday soapbox: Now, the residentsMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Once again, things seem to have gotten a little out of control in Island Lake. This week, 60-year-old Greg Kachka was charged with disorderly conduct after Trustee Debbi...
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Don't ask seniors to read gas metersMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - From the how-could-things-get-any-worse department comes this: Senior citizens living in fear of being robbed blind are being forced to go outside and read their own ga...
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Saturday soapbox: We want more flashing crosswalksMay 02, 2008 11:00 pm - The crosswalk going from the Metropolis parking lot to the other side of Dunton Avenue in downtown Arlington Heights lights up with flashing yellow lights when the pedes...
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Stroger to suburbs: Drop deadMay 01, 2008 11:00 pm - Just when we think Cook County Board President Todd Stroger can't get any more obtuse, he outdoes himself. We're referring to his comments Wednesday virtually daring the...
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Illegal immigration bad for AmericaApr 30, 2008 11:00 pm - When all else fails, use the race card. The U.S. is the most diverse country in the world. People from most countries can take driving tests or vote in their ethnic lang...
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Stroger snub shows need for recallApr 30, 2008 11:00 pm - It has been about two weeks since I sent in my letter concerning the recall vote being held up by state senator Emil Jones. Todd Stroger not showing at Harper College o...