McHenry County Opinion
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Don't mess with senior tax rebateJun 09, 2010 11:00 pm - It was a far wiser person than I who said, "You can tell a lot about a country by the way they treat their senior citizens." Our Elgin City Council leaders want to take...
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More gambling not the answerJun 08, 2010 11:00 pm - It is unfortunate that the Kane County Board recently reversed its ban on video poker, which will now allow the machines into bars and restaurants. This makes gambling m...
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No reason to deport hardworking parentsJun 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Not even dogs like to get separated from their puppies. Why is it that Americans are insensitive and like to separate families from their children? Many illegal familie...
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Consider this before voting in NovemberJun 08, 2010 11:00 pm - Last year when the market value of homes in the Chicago area was estimated to be down 25-30 percent, our Cook County property tax bill soared an amazing 11.7 percent. Si...
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What's happened to West Dundee?Jun 08, 2010 11:00 pm - I was born and raised in West Dundee. I cannot think of a better place to transition from child to adult. When I left our quaint village to attend university across the ...
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Kirk has excellent record of serviceJun 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Congressman Mark Kirk is a 20-year Navy veteran with an outstanding record of service to our nation's veterans. I am a veteran myself, and have strong respect for what K...
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Mark Kirk disgraces the U.S. NavyJun 07, 2010 11:00 pm - As a Navy veteran, I am embarrassed by Congressman Mark Kirk's false claim that he was named "Intelligence Officer of the Year." He says that it was a mistake. Nonsense....
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I won't keep my flag in closetJun 07, 2010 11:00 pm - The columns by Ruben Navarrette are always interesting and thought provoking. The article he wrote for the May 13 issue of the Daily Herald is true to his style. Good fo...
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Farnham works for good schoolsJun 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Since I consider the number one resource in Illinois to be an educated work force, I support Rep. Keith Farnham for the key role he played in passing Senate Bill 2499 ou...
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Start with fence to restrict immigrationJun 07, 2010 11:00 pm - Regarding illegal immigration, "amnesty" is a lightning rod for disagreement. Opponents say we should not reward those here illegally. Supporters say we cannot identify,...