McHenry County Opinion
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Some lessons in looking out for taxpayersApr 02, 2014 5:00 am - It long has been a practice of newspapers to gauge the attitudes of people holding public office toward taxpayers by keeping an eye on how they spend taxpayer money - in...
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Kane County living within its meansApr 02, 2014 12:01 am - Kane County living within its means We are trying to make it clear through the traditional press that any raises given any Kane County employees, including nine man...
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2-year-old needs your helpApr 01, 2014 12:01 am - 2-year-old needs your help A a group of caring and committed McHenry County volunteers are working hard to give hope to the Gillespie family. The Children's Organ T...
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The SoapboxMar 29, 2014 5:00 am - At least one sign of spring: It would be nice to feel warmly about Monday's opening of the Cubs and White Sox seasons, but it has been difficult to think warmly abo...
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Editorial: Study waterway agency before pulling plugMar 28, 2014 5:00 am - State Sen. Terry Link this week pulled down his proposed legislation to eliminate the Fox Waterway Agency, saying the idea needs more study. Yes, it does. The proposal h...
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Breakdown of anti-choice argumentsMar 28, 2014 12:01 am - Breakdown of anti-choice arguments For all those that fight to abolish Roe v. Wade. For all those who believe in the right to life. For all those that believe life ...
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Close loopholes for state, fed revenueMar 26, 2014 12:01 am - Long-needed revenue for federal and state public need should be obtained through adequate fair, thus progressive, taxes, meaning the ability to pay. Over 30 years, excep...
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Editorial: Collaboration on power line project needed to benefit allMar 21, 2014 5:00 am - Discontent often is a prerequisite to progress. Such may be the case with a plan for new power lines that would relieve transmission congestion through northern Illinois...
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Cell tower bad idea for Fox River GroveMar 16, 2014 12:01 am - Cell tower bad idea for Fox River Grove I was a trustee in Fox River Grove. The last time AT&T came up with the idea for a cell tower, we rejected it back then and ...
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The SoapboxMar 15, 2014 4:00 am - Time's almost up: Sure, it's nice to be able to get out early to turn in your ballot, but still, there's something magical about Election Day. The state and nation ...