McHenry County Opinion
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Once you're here, live by our rulesSep 12, 2010 11:00 pm - I just finished reading the article regarding a Florida pastor who wants to burn the Quran. The insert article next to it has Matthew Miller stating, "Violence against i...
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IMRF is well- funded, fairSep 09, 2010 11:00 pm - In his Aug. 21 Fence Post, David Ropinski from East Dundee criticized various Illinois pension funds, including IMRF. Since he didn't distinguish between these funds - I...
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GOP not after Social SecuritySep 09, 2010 11:00 pm - Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me. Democrats are trying to scare the wig off grandma with lies that the GOP is plotting against Social Security. The...
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Time to eliminate township governmentSep 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Recently, House Speaker Michael Madigan introduced a Constitutional amendment to abolish the position of Illinois' office of lieutenant governor. Rep. Jack Franks has al...
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Elgin's rehab goals not fiscally soundSep 08, 2010 11:00 pm - After reading about Elgin's upcoming plans to spend $600,000 in federal grant money to rehab deteriorating, foreclosed properties, I question the reasonableness of the d...
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Extending bond deadline bad ideaSep 07, 2010 11:00 pm - I would like to thank all the people who supported me in my vote as a senior member of the McHenry County Finance Committee on Aug. 24 that approved an ordinance to be s...
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Sportsplex not wanted in LakewoodSep 01, 2010 11:00 pm - How does a small town like Lakewood take over a small community like Colleens Cote of Huntley and build a sportsplex with no money? Annexing our community and building a...
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Franks a man of the peopleAug 30, 2010 11:00 pm - I want to publicly commend State Rep. Jack Franks for the great work he does for the people of McHenry County. Because of many people's frustration with the state of Ill...
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God-themed film eaten by 'Piranha'Aug 27, 2010 11:00 pm - On Aug. 21, the Daily Herald's film critics published their ratings on 22 movies currently being shown in the greater Chicago area. Two unreviewed films not rated were "...
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Franks, Nygren impress at fairAug 26, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm writing to commend State Rep. Jack Franks and McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren for their involvement and visibility at this year's McHenry County Fair. Their hard...