McHenry County Opinion
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Don't mess with Electoral CollegeApr 05, 2019 1:00 am - One of our greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln, did not win the popular vote. Among three presidential candidates, Abraham Lincoln received 1,865,908 votes (39.8 percen...
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Letter to the editor: Mueller has earned himself prison timeApr 04, 2019 11:00 pm - U.S. Code 2385 is entitled "Advocating Overthrow of Government." In part, this federal code reads as follows: "Whoever, with intent to cause the overthrow or destruction...
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The right to a new lifeApr 04, 2019 1:00 am - I am disappointed in the city of Aurora wanting Thomas Kokoraleis removed from the Wayside Cross Ministries. In my opinion, Thomas was involved in a horrible deed many y...
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Tests are not bullyingApr 03, 2019 1:00 am - After reading the article on bullying in the March 28 paper, I came away disillusioned with Ina Silva-Sobolewski. How can she say the Illinois Assessment of Readiness in...
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Consider taxing high-income pensionsApr 03, 2019 1:00 am - When determining taxable income, retirement income received by higher income taxpayers is subject to being taxed at the federal level. When preparing the Illinois income...
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Huntley library vote is a bargainMar 29, 2019 1:00 am - On April 2, we have a unique opportunity to enhance our village of Huntley. Our own Huntley library is in need of expansion and renovation. We can do that by voting yes ...
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Schools' infrastructure is crumblingMar 28, 2019 1:00 am - What would you do if the roof of your house were leaking? Or if the floors of your house hadn't been repaired or updated in decades? What if the pavement of your drivewa...
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Guest column: The case for Barrington Dist. 220's referendum questionMar 28, 2019 1:00 am - Barrington 220 voters have the opportunity to make a smart investment for our future by voting "YES" on the bond referendum on April 2. Your vote is needed: for our kids...
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Algonquin benefits from incumbent's leadershipMar 27, 2019 1:00 am - Algonquin is a very special place to work, live and raise a family. Bob Smith has served as an Algonquin village trustee for 24 years. His hard work, ethics and dedicati...
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Huntley library is feeling the pinchMar 27, 2019 1:00 am - One size fits all? Not always! The present Huntley Library was built in 1998 to serve a community of less than 4,000 residents. In the last 20 years, that same library d...