McHenry County Opinion
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Political gamesFeb 19, 2018 12:00 am - The rude behavior of the Pences at the opening ceremonies was unconscionable. The Olympics are nonpolitical, and should be respected as such. Embarrassing. Doris Aussin ...
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Candidate upholds moralsFeb 15, 2018 12:00 am - I've been contemplating on who to vote for as Governor of Illinois. My vote will go to Jeanne Ives. Ives has the courage to stand up for her beliefs, her constituents an...
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Too little respect for authority todayFeb 14, 2018 12:00 am - On Jan. 27, there was an article in your paper about the recent shootings in Kentucky. The governor, Matt Bevin, stated, "Wake up, this is a cultural problem." I agree w...
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County clerk is abusing her positionFeb 12, 2018 12:00 am - At the McHenry County Board meeting Jan. 11, County Clerk Mary McClellan announced a massive information campaign to inform citizens of new voting locations. But when a ...
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Finally, a president who puts people firstFeb 05, 2018 12:00 am - President Donald Trump is a businessman dealing in the real world in which hardworking Americans live, not the world of career politicians where every word is polled for...
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Clerk abusing systemFeb 04, 2018 12:00 am - It's politics as usual for judge candidate Mary McClellan. She currently is the McHenry County clerk and is running a massive "information campaign" to make voters aware...
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60-vote rule is true cause of shutdownJan 28, 2018 12:00 am - The word civics is a "noun" and defined as "the study or science of the privileges and obligations of citizens." Yes, as a USA citizen, you need to know your civics toda...
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Excited, motivated for governor hopefulJan 27, 2018 12:00 am - I recently attended a meet-and-greet event for gubernatorial candidate Daniel Biss. To be honest, I was skeptical walking in the door. My main concern was that he could ...
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Congress facing two dangerous gun billsJan 27, 2018 12:00 am - Another mass shooting happened this week at a high school in Kentucky. Reports are two dead, at least 12 hospitalized and the gunman in custody. If anyone starts to spea...
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Worry about results, not creditJan 24, 2018 12:00 am - Former President Harry S. Truman once said, "It's amazing how much can be accomplished if no one cares who gets the credit." The U.S. government was shut down. Wow, what...