McHenry County Opinion
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Willing to do the work, make changesOct 08, 2016 1:00 am - I met Nancy Zettler in 2005 as she took on the position of Co-Chair of Advance 300. This successful grassroots effort rallied over 2,000 community members and wouldn't h...
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Protect infrastructure with 'lockbox' amendmentOct 08, 2016 1:00 am - In May, both the Illinois House and Senate approved the placing the Illinois Safe Roads Amendment on the ballot with overwhelming bipartisan support, and the proposed po...
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Endorsement: Cooper for Lake County coronerOct 07, 2016 1:00 am - It has not been a quiet four years in the Lake County Coroner's Office. The high-profile investigation into the suicide of Fox Lake Police Lt. Joseph "Joe" Gliniewicz an...
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Endorsement: Kenneally for McHenry County state's attorneyOct 07, 2016 1:00 am - There are two qualified candidates for McHenry County State's Attorney. Democrat Ray Flavin brings a wealth of experience as an attorney, interest in cutting costs and a...
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Electing Trump sends bad message to kidsOct 04, 2016 1:00 am - Trump does not want fact-checking to occur at debates? Afraid of the truth? Maybe he's actually allergic to the truth? According to some independent fact-checking site...
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Huntley governance a refreshing changeSep 30, 2016 1:00 am - The Village of Huntley's elected officials and professional management team oversee and plan community affairs. They do a great job of governing and managing. That team...
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You're free to protest; I don't have to watchSep 27, 2016 1:00 am - It's a free country. Everyone is free to express themselves. Disrespecting tradition to get attention. Have at it. Playing protester on the day true veteran heroes are ...
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Common-sense plan for lowering taxesSep 27, 2016 12:01 am - State Representative Jack Franks passed landmark legislation that would end the practice of local governments getting annual automatic property tax increases. Franks' b...
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Candidate unafraid to sit in trenchesSep 26, 2016 1:00 am - There is a financial problem in Springfield and the number one culprit is the unsustainable pension system. It is past time to change from a defined benefit plan to a d...
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Ambulance trip is really double-billingSep 19, 2016 1:00 am - Do you pay property taxes? Included in your tax bill are your taxes for fire protection and E.M.S. services; also including paying for fire pensions, equipment, fire sta...