McHenry County Opinion
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RONALD L. SCHEFDORE D.M.D., LTD HOSTING A COAT DRIVESep 18, 2017 11:00 pm - Give the gift of warmth. People's Resource Center is in need this winter. Donate new and used coats, hats & gloves. They are always in need of New socks. All sizes accep...
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'So blessed to call Barrington home'Sep 18, 2017 5:00 am - A year ago, my husband Daryl Dishong had an emergency at our home. Our son Matt, visiting from California and who is a Wilderness First Responder, immediately began life...
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Editorial: Repeal of sweetened beverage tax is right thing to doSep 17, 2017 11:00 pm - President Toni Preckwinkle and the Cook County Board sidestepped an opportunity last week to repeal the unpopular new beverage tax, but opponents kept the issue alive by...
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Teachers deserve focusSep 13, 2017 1:00 am - The banner editorial on Ron Cregier on Sept. 3 was a wonderful tribute to a generous teacher, coach and family man. It honored him and his family for his time, talents, ...
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Editorial Board invites you to beverage tax quizSep 12, 2017 1:00 am - With the Cook County Board expected to hear arguments Wednesday to abandoned the controversial sweetened beverage tax, the Daily Herald Editorial Board is asking Faceboo...
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Bogus idea that America is land of racistsSep 11, 2017 12:01 am - Columnist Paul Newberry says we need Kaepernick today more than ever. Really? We need an NFL player to flip off the American Flag and insult every American who ever serv...
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Despite Trump, Dems still not connectingSep 10, 2017 12:01 am - How many more national elections will the Democrat party have to lose before it realizes that it is out of step with a majority of middle class Americans, These America...
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Editorial: Requiem for a coach and teacherSep 02, 2017 2:00 pm - The written word is a simple thing. How much we take it for granted. Consider this: You would not be reading this sentence if it were not for a teacher who taught you ho...
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Death by a thousand cutsAug 31, 2017 1:00 am - The defense of the District 59 budget is very familiar to citizens of the Northwest Suburbs; i.e., if the bonds pass, a taxpayer in a $250,000 home would only pay $15 mo...
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Rauner put safety first by signing TRUST ActAug 31, 2017 1:00 am - After 30 years in law enforcement, I understand how state policy influences our officers and their communities every day. I also appreciate that members of law enforceme...