McHenry County Opinion
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Editorial: Consolidation proposal is the ultimate in government foot-draggingFeb 01, 2020 12:00 am - We're all for thoughtful planning before making big changes in government, but Nunda Township officials may set a record for prudency. Nunda Township officials are takin...
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Makray Memorial Golf Club wins 2020 Wedding AwardJan 23, 2020 10:00 pm - Makray Memorial Golf Club named wimmer of The Knot Best of Weddings 2020 Submitted by Laurie Hudak Makray Memorial Golf Club in Barrington, IL is pleased to announce th...
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Editorial: Comprehensive approach needed to protect animals from unscrupulous sellersJan 17, 2020 12:00 am - The Lake County Board this week decided to go back to the drawing board on a proposal to support legislation that would give them more control over pet shops and commerc...
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Still waiting for change 8 months after AJ diedDec 26, 2019 12:00 am - Eight months is a long time in the life of a young child like AJ Freund, who should have spent it turning 6, starting kindergarten and experiencing the excitement of ano...
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Letter: One answer deserves another questionNov 16, 2019 12:00 am - Why, when a reporter asks a good question and gets an answer, doesn't the reporter follow up with the next best question? Out of many examples, a recent one: During a n...
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Letter: Despite his critics, Trump excelsNov 16, 2019 12:00 am - I want to thank all the folks who continue to call for President Donald Trump's impeachment. You're showing us your Trump Derangement Syndrome disease. Regardless the ...
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Letter: Balance solves more than extremesNov 16, 2019 12:00 am - I have heard about global warming since my college days at the University of Colorado between 1988 and 1993. And I am a green, so to speak. But I think we, as a species...
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Honor the ADA: Medical Diagnostic Equipment AccessibilityOct 21, 2019 11:00 pm - Last month I stood at the base of a waterfall at Yosemite National Park, thinking, "How am I going to hike 3,327 feet of elevation?" I looked up to see the rugged terrai...
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Peterson: Idealism amid the competing interests of foreign policyOct 20, 2019 1:00 am - Samantha Power came to prominence when she authored the Pulitzer Prize-winning book "The Problem from hell: America and the Age of Genocide" in 2003, which examined how ...
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Letter: Never capitulate to forces of tyrannyOct 19, 2019 1:00 am - Diplomacy is one of the most powerful and treasured tools in America's efforts to secure liberty. Therefore, negotiation must be reserved for our allies that hold the co...