McHenry County Opinion
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Fix Medicare for the long termDec 18, 2010 10:00 pm - Doctors who treat Medicare patients are being hit by a 25 percent drop in reimbursements unless Congress stops it. They have already passed a bill to eliminate these mas...
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Mt. Prospect woman's Black Friday adventureDec 18, 2010 10:00 pm - After watching TV and looking at the ads in the newspapers for the past two weeks about Black Friday, I got a notion to join in this ritual. I went to bed early Thanksgi...
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High hopes for new 54th district legislatorDec 18, 2010 10:00 pm - I had a chance to talk with Mr. (Tom) Morrison while he was canvassing our neighborhood before the election. I was impressed with his words and what he hoped to do for ...
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Look to private sector for recoveryDec 18, 2010 10:00 pm - Ever wonder how many new jobs need to be created to generate the tax revenue necessary to pay down the state's deficit? The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce asked Geoffre...
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Only place for relief is in local tax leviesDec 18, 2010 10:00 pm - If you feel as I do that the recent growth in Schaumburg real estate taxes does not exhibit the fiscal constraint you expected from our taxing bodies during these diffic...
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Former area teacher has sweet memoriesDec 18, 2010 10:00 pm - With the holiday season comes all the festivities, holiday cards and outfits! Each day of this beautiful time of year, I bring out my saved sweaters, sweatshirts, jewelr...
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NW suburban legislators need to support special needsDec 18, 2010 10:00 pm - During the recent campaign in the 56th House District, issues took a back seat to attack mail, in convincing people to vote for either candidate. If the winner would hav...
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Puppies can make great gifts if . . .Dec 18, 2010 10:00 pm - As a professional dog behavioral therapist and master trainer, I see cases year after year of puppies that were given as a “wow for now” surprise, but when the newness w...
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The rebirth of a community collegeDec 18, 2010 10:00 pm - Each day, we use this space to talk about what needs to be done to improve our communities. Frequently, that means darts, not laurels: The state is wasting our tax doll...
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Some seniors should pay for their ridesDec 17, 2010 10:00 pm - I'm writing in response to the Nov. 29 article titled, “Lawmakers talk about taking free transit rides from seniors.” I praise the lawmakers in the House committee who a...