McHenry County Opinion
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Franks running for Dictator of McHenry CountySep 05, 2016 1:00 am - Jack Franks doesn't want to be McHenry County Board Chairman, Franks wants to be Dictator of McHenry County. In a recent interview with WGN radio, Franks candidly stated...
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Trade deal will have horrible consequencesSep 02, 2016 1:00 am - The Obama administration and congressional Republicans will once again try to push the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement through Congress soon, attempting to sweep the...
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Editorial: Why we shouldn't forget Gliniewicz caseSep 01, 2016 1:00 am - Things aren't always as they seem. The platitude often slips off the tongue with little meaning, but people in Fox Lake feel it to the core. It's one of the lessons foll...
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Amendment rejection keeps 'status quo' in powerSep 01, 2016 1:00 am - I see that our Illinois Supreme Court has turned down the proposed referendum to vote on the redistricting of our precincts in the coming November election. The propos...
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Let's get first woman president rightAug 31, 2016 1:00 am - In our eagerness to have the first woman president, aren't we overlooking the possibility that if Hillary wins, she is likely to go down in history as not just the first...
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When you do a good job, people stay with youAug 29, 2016 1:00 am - I've been reading Letters to the Editor regarding Rep. Franks stating a common theme. He ran for an elected office more times than he thought was necessary. As it turns ...
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Expect only lip service from FranksAug 27, 2016 1:00 am - Lip service: an avowal of advocacy, adherence, or allegiance expressed in words but not backed by actions. Jack Franks' website states the goal of his "Cut10 Plan": "red...
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Valley Hi must be held accountableAug 22, 2016 1:00 am - I agree wholeheartedly with the recent editorial criticizing Valley Hi's management for failing to contain the scabies outbreak and failing to report it to the public he...
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No roads named after this WalkupAug 22, 2016 1:00 am - A recent letter to the editor about Mike Walkup focused on his family legacy in the county. Indeed, a major road was named for Mike's great-great ancestor whose contribu...
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Clinton is extension of government we knowAug 20, 2016 1:00 am - It will be an interesting finish to this election in the next few months. I have done more research and paid more attention to this election than any before. I can thank...