McHenry County Opinion
-
New library good idea for Fox LakeDec 28, 2007 10:00 pm - An important referendum for the Fox Lake District Library will be on the ballot in February. The Fox Lake District Library has done outstandingly well in handling financ...
-
Quintet lauded for hanging in thereDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - To the District 158 School Board, thank you for sticking it out. We cannot imagine how hard it must be to continue with your volunteer positions after what you have been...
-
Bianchi best person for prosecutor jobDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Often in the newspaper, you get information that doesn't make sense to you personally. Recent comments about the professional practices of our state's attorney are one o...
-
Oberweis' tenacity, independence matterDec 27, 2007 10:00 pm - Jim Oberweis is a successful, independent businessman and my choice for U. S. House in the 14th District. He led the debate against illegal immigration before it was pol...
-
Support good man Bianchi on Feb. 5Dec 26, 2007 10:00 pm - I'd like to recommend you vote for Lou Bianchi for McHenry County state's attorney. When Lou initially ran for office, I supported his opponent. The more I heard and lea...
-
More thoughts on immigration issueDec 26, 2007 10:00 pm - I must respectfully disagree with Stewart J. Sogge's Fence Post on Dec. 5 (about the immigration debate) which at best is extremely naïve: "Immigrants do not take jobs a...
-
It's a shame to read about the ArizonaDec 25, 2007 10:00 pm - After reading the article "Pennies for Pearl Harbor" in the Daily Herald on Dec. 12, I became angry that our government would allow such a historic monument like the Ari...
-
Messing with yellows for more local cash?Dec 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Another local community is looking at the feasibility of installing red-light cameras. While I do not oppose making intersections safer, the installation of red-light ca...
-
I'll go ahead and say it: 'Christmas'Dec 23, 2007 10:00 pm - Warning: If you are politically correct, please skip this column. This is a story about Christmas. I figure it's OK for me to actually write that word Christmas since it...
-
In the interest of some peace, try a Disunited States of AmericaDec 22, 2007 10:00 pm - In this season of hope, there is none to be had. The Elgin City Council is insulted that several thousand legal, taxpaying citizens asked them to answer a few questions ...