McHenry County Opinion
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Flag flap just an excuse to bash TrumpOct 02, 2017 1:00 am - The scandalous misuse of our flag and anthem by uninformed NFL players, coaches and owners is not only disheartening but un-American. Our flag and anthem represent the f...
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Even stand in own living room for anthemOct 02, 2017 1:00 am - I lived in another country for a few years. I stood for the US National Anthem every time it came on the TV there. I still stand in my own living room. I cannot condone ...
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Editorial: Cook County races should be about more than beverage taxSep 28, 2017 11:00 pm - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle avoided a primary challenge Thursday when county Commissioner Richard Boykin announced he would run for re-election to his 1...
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Pathetic case for eliminating CollegeSep 25, 2017 12:01 am - On Sept. 17, I read one of your most bias and quite frankly pathetic arguments for eliminating the electoral college. Your selective use of "historians" to show that it...
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Who got more votes, has more expertise?Sep 23, 2017 12:01 am - If you wonder why people are angry enough to elect Donald Trump as our President of the United States and why newspapers are held in such contempt by many, just look at ...
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No point in antitrust laws if FTC won't actSep 22, 2017 12:01 am - Jeff Bezos is taking Amazon down a dangerous, monopolistic path. Just last week, the Federal Trade Commission announced that it would be ending its investigation into wh...
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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, ...