McHenry County Opinion
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Richmond for Illinois Senate Dist. 25, GOPFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - Republican voters in the race for Illinois Senate District 25 are likely very familiar with at least one name among the three seeking the job. Dairy magnate Jim Oberweis...
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Pierog for Senate Dist. 25, DemocratFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - Although both candidates for the Democratic nomination for Illinois Senate District 25 are newcomers to statewide politics, experience does play into the qualifications ...
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White in Illinois Senate 31, GOPFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - Four credible candidates lined up to run in the Republican contest for Illinois Senate District 31 following incumbent Republican Suzi Schmidt’s decision not to seek re-...
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Noland for Senate Dist. 22, DemocratFeb 21, 2012 11:00 pm - In the Democratic primary for Illinois Senate District 22, incumbent Michael Noland, who was first elected in 2006, is challenged by a political newcomer, Tim Elenz. The...
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Taxpayers need an advocate, tooFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - Our current administration has appointed a new position of “advocate of illegal immigration.” How about an advocate for the American taxpayer? My wife and I have worked ...
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Schneider for 10th Dist., CongressFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - The borders of the 10th congressional district have changed somewhat, but this eastern Lake and Northwest Cook district continues its history of producing well-qualified...
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Real sentiments of Quinn showing?Feb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - Who knew? Recently, our own Gov. Pat Quinn, D-Incompetent, said, “If you save one life you save the world.” The man is a pro-lifer. Dave Van Singel Long Grove ...
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Just what ‘loving ways’ will reduce abortions?Feb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - In response to the Feb. 6 letter from Gaylon Alcaraz, executive director of the Chicago Abortion Fund: I’m most confused by your letter. You defend abortion, and it seem...
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President’s energy policies misguidedFeb 20, 2012 11:00 pm - Well, it looks like the president is keeping his campaign promise of raising fuel costs — fossil fuels, that is — as fuel prices will be nearing all-time highs. It’s bad...
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Bill Peterson endorses Gaffney in 52ndFeb 20, 2012 4:00 am - On March 20th Republican voters will have the opportunity to nominate state Rep. Kent Gaffney as their candidate in the November election. Before being appointed to the ...