McHenry County Opinion
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What's with planes on Memorial Day?Jun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - I realize this is not a major issue usually found in this space, but as a long time resident of the Greenbrier neighborhood in Arlington Heights, I'd like to ask your re...
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Medical marijuana is compassionate choiceJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - In their June 2 column, Dora Dixie and Peter Bensinger, two persons who earn their living tending to the drug disaster caused by zero-tolerance prohibition and its multi...
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Drivers: Slow down and watch for bikesJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - I just wanted to tell everyone who drives young and old to slow down. Please get off the cell phone, quit texting, fixing your hair and watch for the bike riders, runner...
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New rule places students at riskJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - For nearly 100 years, the institution my grandfather founded has served students with an education that prepares them for applied arts careers. I am proud to serve as a ...
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Let's rethink site of Wheeling cell towerJun 13, 2010 11:00 pm - I am back to talk about the proposed 16-story AT&T cell tower on Horcher Farm. I realize that the permit was granted but I would like the Village Board to rethink its vo...
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Put down your kids' piggy bankJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - I really love her, but please don't tell her ... she's my precious and adorable one-year-old granddaughter. Don't tell her, you ask? Well, I have a creative and conveni...
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'Gun control' only helps evil elementJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Let's get right to the point, gun control does not prevent crime. It only sounds good to people who don't understand that criminals do not obey the law anyway. It only h...
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Kirk not fit to serve in CongressJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - It appears Illinois has its own Richard Blumenthal, and then some, in the form of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mark Kirk. Connecticut Senate contender Blumenthal, a ...
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Kirk an advocate for women's healthJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - I believe that in making one's choice for Illinois' Senate election in November, we should consider Mark Kirk's strong record in supporting women's health. I have person...
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Don't blame Obama for Gulf oil spillJun 12, 2010 11:00 pm - Regarding your editorial on May 26, "Woeful Delays on a National Tragedy" in which you blame Obama for the oil mess in the gulf. You are dead wrong. You say Louisiana Go...