McHenry County Opinion
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Age change for cops nonsensicalDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - The age requirement for nonmilitary applicants to become Chicago police officers was recently raised from 21 to 25. There are many men and women in this country who are ...
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Grayslake school leaders out of touchDec 13, 2010 10:00 pm - Grayslake Elementary District 46 needs a reality check. The administration's and school board's failure to grasp current economic conditions is so skewed it defies compr...
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Church's statement on immigration reformDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - The faith community of First Presbyterian Church of Elgin, in seeking to live out God's call for compassion and justice in our world, respectfully asks our congressional...
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Storming the field is youthful exuberanceDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - I am writing to point out some instances of poor sportsmanship on the part of Loyola Academy fans at the football semifinal game at Loyola, which I attended on Nov. 20 a...
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GOP inconsistent in tax messageDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - The Democratic Party voted 228-12 in favor of a cost of living adjustment, HR5987, which would have provided a $250 check to retirees, veterans and the disabled in the y...
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Civil unions will never be enoughDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - “To fear God, tell the truth and make money.” H. C. Paddock, 1852-1935 Mr. Paddock must be spinning in his grave with the favorable message coming from the Heral...
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Unpump the volume, CarpentersvilleDec 12, 2010 10:00 pm - As a resident of Carpentersville, the level of music that comes from passing vehicles is becoming a nuisance. The city of Carpentersville should enforce a noise ordinanc...
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Ways to improve juvenile justiceDec 11, 2010 10:00 pm - When I was inducted in June as president of the Illinois State Bar Association, I made a commitment to work closely with our association members to reform our woefully i...
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Keep your cool around school busesDec 10, 2010 10:00 pm - My 3-year-old twins started preschool last week. What should be a wonderful experience has turned into a nightmare because impatient drivers feel the need to honk and go...
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It's been a big news year in suburbsDec 10, 2010 10:00 pm - The suburbs have witnessed a plethora of native sons and daughters do extraordinary things this year, as the Daily Herald's Kristen Menke outlined Friday. In fact, in t...