McHenry County Opinion
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Burkey's higher standards laudedJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - As taxpayers in District 158, we are thankful to have John Burkey as the superintendent of our schools. In fewer than two years on the job, he has introduced new ideas ...
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Vote Republican; vote for BianchiJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - I found myself following many wonderful letters written supporting Lou Bianchi for McHenry County state's attorney. You all have read that Lou Bianchi has saved taxpaye...
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Be bold, vote Ron Paul for presidentJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - Only one major party presidential candidate goes beyond paying lip service to enacting "change," lowering taxes and following the Constitution. Congressman Ron Paul has...
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The time is now to support Big HollowJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - Time is running out to get Big Hollow School District back on track. In fall 2006, a referendum to balance the books was rejected by the community. One of the effects o...
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Elgin teachers are in our thoughts nowJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - The news reports from Elgin about a teacher injured in a classroom attack were devastating to hear for everyone associated with public education. I can only imagine how...
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Dan Seals would represent our viewsJan 25, 2008 10:00 pm - Dan Seals is the best choice for Congress for the 10th District. The 10th District deserves a representative that represents our views. Although Dan has a honorable o...
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Smoker wants freedom of choiceJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - I am a female, two months shy of being 73 years of age. I pay my taxes, am free of debt, love and take care of animals. Hopefully am a good neighbor, stay very much to m...
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Vote 'yes' for new Fox Lake libraryJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - On Feb. 5, the voters of the Fox Lake Public Library District will have an opportunity to make a decision which will impact the quality of life in Grant Township-area co...
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Bailout rewards mismanagementJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Last week the Democrat-controlled House and Senate voted to raise the taxes of McHenry County residents in order to bail out Chicago's mass transit system, whose years o...
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Footlik always has helped peopleJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - I have followed Jay Footlik's career with great interest. I knew, from the time he was a young student at Sharp Corner School in Skokie, how special he already was and t...