McHenry County Opinion
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BG residents: Use recall, dump StoneOct 03, 2010 11:00 pm - On Nov. 2, the citizens of Buffalo Grove will have a unique opportunity to directly improve the future of the village by voting on a referendum question to recall Truste...
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Throw them out, support Harris in 66thOct 03, 2010 11:00 pm - The politicians in Springfield have run our great state of Illinois into the ground with huge budget deficits, excessive borrowing and unfunded pension benefits that wil...
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Arlington Hts. trash decision smells badOct 03, 2010 11:00 pm - To the editor: To reiterate Cindy Barry and Amy Somary why couldn't the village board have done a better job by having a forum about the garbage collection contract ins...
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If tax cap is this arbitrary, Rolling Meadows should repeal itOct 03, 2010 11:00 pm - After seeing a recent news story that Rolling Meadows was planning a 15 percent increase in its property tax levy, I called my son, Mark, who used to be on the city coun...
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Trustees' trash vote fraught with attitudeOct 03, 2010 11:00 pm - The trustees of Arlington Heights, with the exception of Joseph Farwell, have exhibited an arrogance that seems to permeate some elected officials a total disregard for...
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It's time to retire Da Coach's numberOct 03, 2010 11:00 pm - After watching "Monday Night Countdown" on ESPN and seeing Mike Ditka wearing a No. 89 Bears "throwback" jersey (given to him by the Bears), I hope it's now time for the...
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Flamm understands middle class malaiseOct 03, 2010 11:00 pm - The issues confronting my family in this economy are almost overwhelming. During the last presidential campaign I finally got off the political fence, gaining my own voi...
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Three incumbents we should keepOct 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Currently, in light of our nation's and state's financial situation and unemployment rate, many voters might consider voting out all of the incumbents. While there are p...
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Roth responsible for Streamwood's sense of communityOct 03, 2010 11:00 pm - As village president, Billie Roth has provided the leadership that encourages residents to get involved in their community. The village, under the leadership of Billie R...
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Higgins is ready to do job in legislatureOct 03, 2010 11:00 pm - With less than six weeks to go until Election Day, the races for the U.S. Senate and governor seem to be dominating the news headlines as of late. It is the local races ...