McHenry County Opinion
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Student activists embody the spirit of Marjory Stoneman DouglasFeb 28, 2018 10:00 pm - Student survivors of the horrific mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida are grieving. But they are also organizing. Within days of t...
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Let's focus on things that build not destroyFeb 25, 2018 12:00 am - I really enjoy reading articles by Walter E. Williams and the subject, "The challenge to black achievement," was profound. The single line that stood out was "Putting gr...
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Endorsement: Stella for GOP nomination to Congress from Dist. 11Feb 21, 2018 12:00 am - Two candidates are seeking the Republican nomination for the 11th Congressional District seat currently held by Democrat Bill Foster. Dr. Nick Stella, 49, of Darien is a...
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Endorsement: Wynes for the GOP in Congress Dist. 10Feb 19, 2018 10:00 pm - After almost a decade of swinging back and forth between Democratic U.S. Rep. Brad Schneider and former Republican U.S. Rep. Bob Dold, the 10th Congressional District ha...
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Endorsement: Underwood for the Democrats in Congress Dist. 14Feb 19, 2018 10:00 pm - In a midterm election, so the theory goes, the president's party generally has a tougher time holding seats in Congress. Seven Democratic candidates, however, believe th...
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Endorsement: Quigley for the Democrats in Congress Dist. 5Feb 19, 2018 10:00 pm - Mike Quigley has been in Congress since 2009 and has been a reliably progressive voice on immigration, net neutrality, gay rights and reinstating the ban on assault weap...
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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 ...