McHenry County Opinion
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Island Lake should stand for honestyApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - The government of Island Lake should be honest, fair and lawful and should represent the taxpayers of the community. But that’s not what is happening. Instead, we have ...
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CLC Board of TrusteesApr 03, 2013 11:00 pm - The Daily Herald has made their recommendations for the Board of Trustees. How they did this is not clear. They are not at the college on a daily basis nor do they kno...
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‘Friday dismissal’ candidates get voteApr 03, 2013 5:00 am - Two years ago the CCSD15 school board election was mainly about finances. As you may recall, all three incumbents running then were replaced by three new members. The ne...
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Candidate doesn’t live in the pastApr 03, 2013 4:40 am - Candidate doesn’t live in the past There are significant challenges facing Fox River Grove. Now is the time to elect trustees who will move the village into the fut...
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A good fit for village trusteeApr 03, 2013 4:00 am - I am writing this letter to you in regards to Tom Anderson candidate for Fox River Grove village trustee. I have been a resident for 25 years. I have known and served wi...
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Rihanna visit offered poor life lessonsApr 02, 2013 5:00 am - The recent appearance of Rihanna at Barrington High School is an example of how our school administrators are failing our communities. As an area resident and taxpayer a...
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Stop the MCC spending frenzyApr 02, 2013 4:40 am - Stop the MCC spending frenzy It’s time to stop the McHenry Community College spending frenzy and vote for accountability. Citizen Advocates for Public Accountabilit...
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Local primaries make case for less democracyMar 31, 2013 5:00 am - Each week, we editor types contribute items for our Soapbox feature — pithy, quick-hit comments on the suburbs. Here’s an sample from Saturday’s Opinion page: $130 per v...
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Candidate won’t just stand aroundMar 31, 2013 4:40 am - Candidate won’t just stand around I am writing this letter in support of Tom Anderson for Fox River Grove Village Trustee. I have known Tom for many years as a fell...
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Stand up for right to feel safe from gunsMar 29, 2013 5:00 am - We need to implement immediate action to help prevent more gun violence in America. The tragedy we have already experienced more than justifies support of the president’...