McHenry County Opinion
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Editorial: New sheriff's promising trial of firsthand jail experienceJan 07, 2019 10:00 pm - Potentially, there's a lot to be gained by walking a mile in someone else's shoes. You see what others see. You experience what others experience. You feel what others f...
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Setting the record straight on teacher pensionsDec 31, 2018 12:00 am - I would like to respond to Jack Kraus' letter of Dec. 11 re: teacher pensions. Mr. Kraus mentioned that "Illinois teachers are the highest paid teachers in the country w...
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Editorial: Lake makes right decision to end p-cards - finallyDec 12, 2018 10:00 pm - Lake County officials have finally seen the light and scuttled the much-criticized program that allowed county board members to use taxpayer-funded credit cards to pay f...
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Support local farmers to combat climate changeDec 10, 2018 12:00 am - OPEC, the Arab oil cartel, made clear how to deal with climate change in 1973 when they embargoed America's oil supply. If we ever wanted to reduce our dependence on oil...
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Put aside differences as we remember the reason for the seasonDec 08, 2018 12:00 am - Some 2,000 years ago, while shepherds were tending their flocks, an angel announced to them "unto you is born this day in the city of David, a savior which is Christ the...
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Too much division is hurting the countryDec 03, 2018 12:00 am - "What is important here is understanding that neither Trump's hoodlum insults nor the progressives' self-indulgent grievances look for answers. They live by conflict wit...
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Attacks on courts belie the factsNov 29, 2018 12:00 am - Trump's continued and most recent attacks on the judiciary are a perfect example of why he is a menace to our country. A common corrosive tactic of authoritarian dictato...
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Too many questions about developmentNov 23, 2018 12:00 am - On Monday, Nov. 26, the village of Huntley Plan Commission will meet to consider a petition to build a mixed-use development on 17 acres known as the old School Property...
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Editorial: Don't ignore mandatory child abuse reporting lawNov 18, 2018 10:00 pm - Kane County State's Attorney Joe McMahon is ticked off and we don't blame him. The reason for McMahon's ire is the arrest of a principal and a teacher for violating the ...
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Why we elected TrumpNov 17, 2018 12:00 am - As the horde of invaders from Central America slowly makes its way toward our southern border, President Donald Trump is not waiting to take action. He sent 15,000 armed...