McHenry County Opinion
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Chief's service merits a saluteOct 01, 2007 11:00 pm - Sept. 30 represented the end of an era for the village of Fox River Grove. Chief Robert "Bob" Polston retired from the police department. Chief Polston has been patrolli...
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It worked for Marcia Brady, but not for this bunchOct 01, 2007 11:00 pm - When you grew up in the 1960s and '70s, you learned a lot by watching TV. "M*A*S*H" taught us war can be funny. "I Dream of Jeannie" and "Bewitched" taught us good blond...
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Thanks for great Concours eventSep 30, 2007 11:00 pm - To the editor: A community united is a powerful force. And once again, our friends in Lake, Cook and McHenry counties demonstrated the power of community as they rallied...
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No war is a 'good' war until it's wonSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Why can't we pick "good" wars anymore? This is a classic example of the Hollywood mentality that is prevalent today in the United States. World War II was no picnic. We ...
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Taxpayers deserve Neale explanationSep 29, 2007 11:00 pm - Truly, I am sorry for Connie Neale's illness. I know that all the families of U-46 surely feel the same. We wish her the best and hope for a speedy recovery. That is rea...
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Soapbox: Overdoing in the extremeSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Nothing like elected public servants to overdo the tax thing. The Cook County Board is expected to vote Monday on a proposed $750 million sales tax hike. Problem is, the...
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Soapbox: Fix Randall nowSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Yes, it's frustrating to think more construction may be in store for Randall Road in St. Charles this year. But it's a good idea for St. Charles officials to strike a de...
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Clinton health plan provokes questionsSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Let's take a look at how Sen. Hillary Clinton would fund her universal health care with a "net tax cut for American taxpayers." According to Hillary's plan, half of the ...
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Support from all greatly appreciatedSep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - Once again, we find ourselves in the fortunate position of thanking a tremendously large number of people for their continuous support of Cody's Canteen. On Sept. 14, th...
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Soapbox: Killer state lapse?Sep 28, 2007 11:00 pm - A fatal three-vehicle crash Wednesday at the dangerous intersection of Shales Parkway and Route 20 in Elgin left traffic snarled over much of the city for much of the da...