McHenry County Opinion
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A story that restores faithJul 17, 2017 1:00 am - The wonderful story of the brave rescue by ordinary citizens of swimmers caught in the undertow on a Florida beach lifted my heart. That is why I love America so much. ...
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Costly lack of leadership over Des Plaines policeJul 17, 2017 1:00 am - Your article in the July 13 issue about the Des Plaines cop getting his job back shows how little attention the leadership of the Des Plaines Police Department puts on p...
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Thoughts on food, energy, education in U.S.Jul 16, 2017 1:00 am - Letter to our government: It seems to me that there is plenty of blame being spewed around by everybody from politicians to average citizens. As an average American citi...
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Poor enforcement creates pedestrian dangerJul 12, 2017 12:00 am - I have been reading the fuss lately over pedestrian right of way in Illinois. Your problem is lack of enforcement here. We moved from Southern California and were terrif...
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Deal leaves out reformJul 11, 2017 1:00 am - We can swallow hard and abide by an income tax increase that will address the state's chronic fiscal issues, such as runaway pension payouts. The vote to increase income...
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Give pols same insurance, premiums as rest of usJul 11, 2017 12:01 am - I have been reading all the articles on our health care coverage issues. It seems President Trump just wants to push any health insurance coverage through without giving...
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'Moving on' means staying involvedJul 02, 2017 1:00 am - A recent letter stated that those who did not vote for Trump should "move on." I can guarantee that millions of caring Americans have indeed "moved on" from the election...
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Trump's promises are like fine chinaJul 01, 2017 1:00 am - During the run up to the election the president repeatedly promised to protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid. On Oct 31, 2015, the president said, "I am going t...
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Why hospitals oppose health care billJun 28, 2017 12:01 am - The Daily Herald reported that Centegra was cutting service at their Woodstock facility because of costs. Doctors and hospitals have been opposing the new Republican hea...
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Editorial: Creative partnership makes Geneva landfill project a winnerJun 26, 2017 11:00 pm - Reusing closed landfills, like Settler's Hill in Geneva, is tricky business. Options are limited because of EPA rules about what can and can't be done with the land, and...