McHenry County Opinion
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Architect says TIF project totally wrongDec 07, 2012 4:00 am - I’ve practiced architecture in Barrington for 34 years now, and have done hundreds of projects in the immediate area. I have lived in the Barrington area since 1953, and...
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CLC to host 'Salute to Gospel Music' March 2Dec 06, 2012 10:00 pm - The College of Lake County's 29th Annual Salute to Gospel Music program will be held on Saturday, March 2. Two of this year's most popular gospel music artists―James For...
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Dogs have no place on school groundsDec 06, 2012 3:00 am - As a resident in the Algonquin community, dogs on school properties in Algonquin is a big concern. Each and every day as I patiently way for my daughter to be dismissed ...
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D300 concerned more about bottom lineDec 05, 2012 3:40 am - A current problem District 300 students face is the classroom cuts and sizes. Should District 300 be allowed to change the learning environment in order to save money? ...
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Millionaires can afford tax increasesDec 04, 2012 4:00 am - I found your cartoon in the Nov. 20 edition to be not only offensive but completely inaccurate. The huge fat turkey, labeled “Entitlements,” is being ignored, but the sm...
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The SoapboxDec 01, 2012 4:00 am - Sleeping in a box: About 27 students — some who have not known hunger themselves — now have an idea of what it’s like to be homeless. The group camped out for a night on...
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Teachers, don’t extort usNov 30, 2012 3:40 am - When I first read that the upcoming teachers strike in District 300 is all about lower class sizes, my first thought was “this is gonna cost us.” Now that the final offe...
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Takers won the electionNov 29, 2012 3:40 am - The Nation of Takers has won. This is the first election where the voters who had no stake in the game have elected the one who was giving them stuff, paid for by those ...
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Unions top barrier to school reformsNov 28, 2012 4:00 am - You’re right, the commitment is key to educational reform (Our View, Nov. 15), but you’re not putting enough emphasis on the importance of management in maintaining that...
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Disgusted with lack of storm aidNov 27, 2012 3:40 am - Mr. Ronald J. Beribak hit the nail on the head. I also was wondering if any foreign country was going to come to our aid after Storm Sandy. I personally don’t understand...