McHenry County Opinion
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Vote yes for Grant High's referendumJan 28, 2008 10:00 pm - On Feb. 5th, our community has an opportunity to do something almost unheard of: Vote yes on a referendum that will not raise the tax rate! Grant Community High School h...
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CN takeover would violate antitrust lawJan 27, 2008 10:00 pm - To the editor: This letter relates to the application by the Canadian National RaiIway Co. for authorization to acquire control of the Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railway ...
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Barrington can't bear more trainsJan 27, 2008 10:00 pm - To the editor: I want to express the concern that I, and others have in regards to the proposed CN application to take over the EJ&E rail line. This must not be allowed!...
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Palmer the choice for McHenry Co. auditorJan 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Who would have thought there'd be so much interest in being the McHenry County auditor? Three Republicans -- incumbent Pam Palmer, who was appointed to the post two year...
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TIF is mess I feared it would beJan 27, 2008 10:00 pm - To the editor: Barrington's Pizzeria Venti is a hard lesson in tax increment financing. Or perhaps we should change that to "Some fools and YOUR money are soon parted." ...
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Under oath, stadium truths are revealedJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - Supporters of a professional baseball stadium at McHenry County College need to look at Seattle, where the SuperSonics of the National Basketball Association want out of...
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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...