McHenry County Opinion
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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...
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The Cubs, not the Bears, are the storySep 26, 2007 11:00 pm - On Monday morning I opened my Daily Herald anxious to read about my beloved Chicago Cubs. They were then in first place by 3½ games and close to going to the playoffs. T...
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Scurrilous rhetoric deserves our scornSep 25, 2007 11:00 pm - A recent New York Times/MoveOn.org full-page ad portrayed the commander of U.S./coalition forces in Iraq as "General Betray Us." Any elected official or candidate for po...