McHenry County Opinion
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A new directionOct 27, 2018 1:00 am - On Nov. 6, Illinois faces a choice: Do we continue the failed policies of the past or choose another direction? Kash Jackson, the Libertarian candidate for governor, off...
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A show of decencyOct 22, 2018 1:00 am - I can't help but feel that no candidate in this upcoming election is fit to be running for office. After all, the candidates are trying to sell us on the idea that their...
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Mailers misleading on gun safety positionsOct 22, 2018 1:00 am - The November race for voters in the Illinois 24th Legislative District has Suzy Glowiak, Western Springs resident and former village trustee representing the Democratic ...
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Endorsement: Yes on revised Gavin District 37 construction bond saleOct 20, 2018 1:00 am - It's been nearly eight months since Gavin District 37 voters rejected a borrowing plan to fund life-safety building improvements. Many opponents said they understood the...
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Endorsement: Daily Herald supports Rickert over Snelson for Kane County treasurerOct 19, 2018 11:00 pm - In the race for Kane County treasurer, five term incumbent David Rickert faces challenger Jason Snelson. Rickert, a licensed certified public accountant from Elgin, has...
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Endorsement: Daily Herald backs Cunningham over Jimenez for Kane County clerkOct 19, 2018 11:00 pm - In the race for Kane County Clerk, incumbent John "Jack" Cunningham faces challengerger Nicholas "Nico" Jimenez. Cunningham, who will be running for his fifth term as cl...
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Endorsement: Yes for new equipment, staffing at Hampshire fire districtOct 19, 2018 1:00 am - After two failed attempts, the Hampshire Fire Protection District will try again this fall for a property tax increase to replace aging equipment and increase staffing l...
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Kane County gets state money for election security but can't make changes yetOct 18, 2018 1:00 am - Kane County officials will receive at least $70,000 from the state to boost election security ahead of Nov. 6 voting, but don't expect any big changes. Roger Fahnestock...
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Endorsement: Silvestri for Cook County Board, District 9Oct 18, 2018 1:00 am - Cook County Board District 9 Republican incumbent Peter Silvestri of Elmwood Park is campaigning for a seventh term. In a rematch of the contest four years ago, his Demo...
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Endorsement: Goslin for Cook County Board District 14Oct 18, 2018 1:00 am - Cook County Board District 14 incumbent Gregg Goslin, a Glenview Republican and businessman seeking his sixth term, faces a strong challenge from Scott Morrison, an atto...