McHenry County Opinion
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Protect kids, end Rt. 53 extensionFeb 05, 2017 12:00 am - Thank you to Gov. Rauner for signing a bill that reduces children's exposure to lead. Now all schools and daycare centers in Illinois are required to test drinking water...
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No matter who tells it, a lie is still a lieFeb 04, 2017 12:00 am - The dumbing down of America is not about a high school or college education. It's about ideology taking the place of common sense and rational thinking. The choice of b...
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Trump likes headlines, not hard workFeb 02, 2017 12:00 am - Since taking office, Donald Trump has already proven he cares more about headlines than actual sound policy. Experts are still scratching their heads over his order on ...
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Editorial: Let Lake County voters decide how chairman is selectedFeb 01, 2017 10:00 pm - If Donald Trump's election as president told us anything, it's that voters have a lot of ideas and concerns about the size and role of government, and they want to have ...
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McHenry GOP happy with status quoJan 30, 2017 12:00 am - In light of all of the campaign rhetoric from the Republican establishment wing of the McHenry County Board, it was shocking and disappointing to see them sit on their h...
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Speak out against Pruitt as EPA chiefJan 30, 2017 12:00 am - Do you value clean air and clean water? Then please speak out against EPA nominee Scott Pruitt. On Jan. 26, Pruitt submitted written answers to the Senate committee con...
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Hope is here with President TrumpJan 28, 2017 12:00 am - When will the "enlightened masses" begin to realize elections do have consequences? At best, the progressives can claim victory in California, a shallow win for "crooked...
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Limit politicians to one and doneJan 28, 2017 12:00 am - Here is why politics, and in particular politicians, stink so much. They have to run for re-election. To be re-elected they will not always do what is best for the coun...
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Village president trying to stack the boardJan 25, 2017 12:00 am - For the fourth time, Paul Mulcahy, Lake in the Hills village president, is planning to plug in one of his buddies to an open trustee seat on the village board. I, myself...
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Wake up, AmericaJan 23, 2017 12:00 am - Do not underestimate the bliss of sleep. The overwhelming benefits associated with the intrinsic aspect of rest and all it brings to our 24 hours each day can not be sum...