McHenry County Opinion
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Role-playing games can prepare youthJul 26, 2010 11:00 pm - Let's flash back to 1974. The Vietnam War would soon be ending. Ecology was gaining influence. And two pioneering men developed a fantasy role-playing game known as Dung...
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Israeli shelling was provokedJul 26, 2010 11:00 pm - In response to "Homeless in Gaza" (July 19, Associated Press), it was most misleading to read this article about the poor little children without homes due to the fact t...
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Mt. Prospect made series of misstepsJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - It is about time the Village of Mount Prospect woke up and decided to leave Ye Olde Town Inn and Tod Curtis alone. We already have plenty of new parking lots and vacant ...
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Red-light cameras are increasing safetyJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - We are writing to commend Gov. Quinn for signing legislation that strengthens the enforcement of traffic laws through the use of red-light cameras. This law will be inst...
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Surgical center has solid recordJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - I am writing on behalf of DuPage Medical Group to respond to the recent article "Surgery Clinics Risking Infection" that appeared in the Daily Herald on July 15. We beli...
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Dist. 59 'pandering' to Spanish speakersJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - I have lived in this area for over 27 years and have diligently paid my taxes of which a majority go to School District 59. I am livid that now this mediocre district is...
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In memory of a memorable black LabJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - Our neighbors and neighborhood (Hackberry Lane, Mt. Prospect) lost a treasured friend today. Gus, age 10, was put to sleep. Black labs are known for their friendliness a...
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Wanted more Irish out of Arlington's Irish FestJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - As the old saying goes, you can put lipstick on a pig, but it's still a pig. Two thumbs-down for the organizers of this year's "Irish Fest" in Arlington Heights. There w...
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Roth deserves our vote for legislatureJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - I know that many people in Streamwood would agree with me in saying that Billie Roth has earned and deserves our support. One can see where Billie's priorities are simpl...
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Arlington Hts. supports Bright Start fundJul 25, 2010 11:00 pm - As we enjoy this season of good will and sharing I want to thank the many people in the "City of Good Neighbors" for donating time, talent, energy and contributions to t...