McHenry County Opinion
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Teachers hold kids, future in their handsNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - There is one simple fact many people seem to be forgetting when discussing teacher salaries: it is the second most important job in the world. Where would we get life-sa...
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Soapbox: Good showNov 16, 2007 10:00 pm - The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission deserves recognition for holding the city's first film festival last Saturday. The event featured showings of short films, some by lo...
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Briefs Christmas in NovemberNov 16, 2007 10:00 pm - We knew Thanksgiving was early this year, but Santa's arrival at Woodfield on Thursday and Randhurst on Friday caught us a little off guard. Actually, it shouldn't have....
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Soapbox: Tragedy to hopeNov 16, 2007 10:00 pm - Tragedy to hope The tragedy of Oct. 27, when a double-decker trailer carrying 59 horses overturned near Wadsworth, won't soon fade from the memory of those who were ther...
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Take time to thank a veteran for effortsNov 16, 2007 10:00 pm - From the gallant few remaining members of America's "greatest generation" to our fine young men and women home from Iraq, Afghanistan and overseas, our dedicated citizen...
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Soapbox: Endless speculationNov 16, 2007 10:00 pm - The 700-acre riverfront property northwest of Carpentersville known as the Brunner property has had so many suitors, one might imagine it is the best real estate deal si...
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Veterans deserve better than they getNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Today, my flag goes to half staff for two brave young men who lost their lives while in service to our country -- Army Sgt. Joe Vanek, 22 of Elmhurst, who attended York ...
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Illegal immigration hottest election topicNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Ruben Navarrette, there is no right way to give an illegal alien a driver's license. You do not reward an illegal act with a privilege that belongs to citizens. (New Yo...
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Fuel efficiency at heart of solutionNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Global warming is a reality that we must address. One step in the right direction is to support the strongest fuel efficiency standard possible through passage of the Sa...
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This plan stops short of socializedNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - Health care is broken for the poor and middle-class folks without paid insurance. Most everyone wants it fixed except the wealthy, the well-insured and the insurance ind...