McHenry County Opinion
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Too much speeding, too few ticketsMay 28, 2014 12:01 am - Too much speeding, too few tickets As a resident of Algonquin living on a highway/expressway, Eineke Boulevard and Harnish Road, I/we the residents are concerned ab...
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The SoapboxMay 24, 2014 5:01 am - Prevailing protest: Mount Prospect leaders acknowledge their vote against a state-mandated ordinance had no practical effect, but the protest was worth noting. Requ...
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Postal workers food drive a huge helpMay 19, 2014 5:01 am - A big thank you to the Barrington Post Office for their continued support of the Barrington Township Food Pantry! Each year the Barrington Post Office has an area-wide f...
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Speed a concern on Bunker Hill DriveMay 17, 2014 12:01 am - As a resident of Algonquin living on a highway, Bunker Hill Drive, I am concerned about what we can expect when our highway is completed from being repaired and paved. I...
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Leave enforcement goals to local policeMay 12, 2014 1:01 am - We are writing this letter in opposition to SB 3411 and ask you to consider the following points regarding traffic enforcement and the positive effect it has on our comm...
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An exception to 'guns everywhere'May 08, 2014 12:01 am - An exception to 'guns everywhere' I hardly know where to begin after reading the letter from Steve Zahareas of Schaumburg ("Gun-free zones tell bad guys where to g...
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Editorial: Kids and the battle with technology gone badMay 07, 2014 1:01 am - It's the golden age of technology gone bad. And it's a wake-up call for parents and educators to redouble their efforts in monitoring all electronic devices in the hands...
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Speak out, vote for an end to the greedMay 07, 2014 12:01 am - Speak out, vote for an end to the greed The bill to increase the minimum wage went down to defeat in the Senate; another example of the Congress's unwillingness to ...
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Why Obama library if we can't fix roads?May 07, 2014 12:01 am - Why Obama library if we can't fix roads? How can the state of Illinois possibly contemplate building a $100 million Obama library when our roads are worse than thos...
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We can blame only ourselves for our leadersMay 05, 2014 5:01 am - I recently drove back from Florida to Illinois. 1,200 miles of beautiful roads, properly maintained and landscaped. I hit the Illinois border and thought that I was in B...