McHenry County Opinion
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Mark Kirk deserves to be re-electedFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - A recent New York Times editorial raised some very serious questions about what our country is facing internationally and what the presidential candidates may or may not...
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Soapbox: Elections, all the timeFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - A lot of pundits said Barack Obama was getting into the race too early last year. And, we all know how that's turned out so far. Now, the trend seems to be catching on i...
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Soapbox: Great opportunity for Big HollowFeb 22, 2008 10:00 pm - Big Hollow Elementary District 38 voters supported the district's call to approve the Feb. 5 referendum to inject much-needed cash into its schools. Now, they want to kn...
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In midst of covering tragedy, journalists do care about sourcesFeb 20, 2008 10:00 pm - Reporters and photographers play a role that goes beyond merely satisfying the public's curiosity about a shocking event. At times like these, news reporters aren't exac...
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Attack problem at source -- the ammoFeb 19, 2008 10:00 pm - I read today a bit about the company that sold equipment to the person who did the shooting at NIU. In it, the owner states he sold this person two magazines that hold 3...
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Need much harsher approach on DUIFeb 18, 2008 10:00 pm - We have an epidemic of people driving vehicles under the influence of alcohol and drug impairment. The daily police reports are rife with such incidents. Human nature b...
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It's probably the economy, stupid!Feb 18, 2008 10:00 pm - Let me get this straight. Housing starts and resales and car sales are all in the tank because of our pitiful economy. Homebuilders are going under. Home foreclosures in...
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Hainesville sped through processFeb 16, 2008 10:00 pm - Elected officials must consider many important issues when deciding to start and maintain a police department. While finances are a key component, what you're getting fo...
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Rebate screening a sop to hot phobia?Feb 15, 2008 10:00 pm - I found it interesting that the article regarding the passage of the rebate package to bolster the economy referred to language to make sure illegal aliens did not get t...
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Soapbox: Win, lose, drawFeb 15, 2008 10:00 pm - A judge has ruled, but it hardly has brought resolution. Villa Olivia, a banquet, ski, golf resort in Bartlett, has been trying for some time to convert its golf operati...