McHenry County Opinion
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Some steps to limit size of governmentJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - There is a fair question is circulating these days which might permit a rare civil discussion. What precisely are some ideas for shrinking the size and scope of governme...
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Franks helping homeownersJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - There have been a lot of foreclosures in my neighborhood as well as short sales. Yet my property tax bill this year was as high as ever. In a fit a frustration, I called...
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Palin has no place in cleanup effortJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - I read that former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin is touting her "expertise" on oil spill cleanups to President Obama by urging him to, "give me a call." What I find most ...
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When experience matters in politicsJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Susan Estrich in her June 14 editorial implies that she would rather vote for an experienced politician than one who is running for the first time. I'm sure she had that...
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Evidence mounts to clean house in D.C.Jun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - You may be sick and tired of my anti-administration rants, but that is where these government people want you to be: confused. The one word that must remain in your mind...
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Quinn victory will put state on trackJun 18, 2010 11:00 pm - Anyone watching TV lately has seen the Republican National Committee pouring millions upon millions of dollars into anti-Governor Quinn commercials. And I have yet to se...
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Tryon, Franks work for the people to stop the borrowing, start reformingJun 17, 2010 11:00 pm - I am disheartened by the decisions of the leaders of our state regarding the budget. Besides refusing to make meaningful spending cuts, the House of Representatives went...
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Americans must protect freedomsJun 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Having recently returned from a business trip to Europe I came home with two items in the front of my mind. First was the number of occasions and amount of time I had t...
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Route 47 corridor plan makes pieces fit togetherJun 17, 2010 11:00 pm - Openlands has worked with McHenry County communities for many years to achieve a vision for the Route 47 corridor as it traverses the headwaters of the Kishwaukee River....
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Why would Obama administration sue Arizona?Jun 17, 2010 11:00 pm - I don't understand why the governor of Arizona would be concerned that the Obama administration might sue them. If I was Arizona, I would welcome any suit from the Obama...