McHenry County Opinion
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Editorial: Harper rec center agreement shows benefits of collaborationJun 23, 2016 11:00 pm - The partnership announced this week to renovate and rebuild Harper College's Recreation and Wellness Center blends foresight and efficiency - demonstrating that public b...
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Show some restraint, school board membersJun 21, 2016 12:01 am - To Huntley School Board Members, District 158: My age is 79, have lived in Sun City, Huntley since 2000, and have been retired since 1996. My taxes last year increased t...
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No property tax relief from FranksJun 18, 2016 1:00 am - In an answer to a 1998 election survey, Jack Franks' legislative priority was: "Fundamentally changing the way we fund our schools away from the property tax base to a s...
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Sad ending to session, but optimism loomsJun 18, 2016 1:00 am - This spring there was the chance to change course and an opportunity to shift the way Illinois operates. Unfortunately, weeks of continuous efforts could not result in a...
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Beware tunnel vision in political reportingJun 10, 2016 1:00 am - Having the opportunity to travel overseas frequently, I believe the never-ending American election is having an enormous effect on our international companions. As als...
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Time to speak out about HillaryJun 10, 2016 1:00 am - How can anyone even consider supporting Hillary Clinton, one of the most dishonest persons to ever run for president. I do not even have to list all her lies and cover u...
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Relationship with teachers is way out of balanceJun 07, 2016 1:00 am - Your editorial pointing out the irresponsible leadership at District 220 is a good start, but we have yet to get to the core issue. The school board and administration ...
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Tollway should stop spending on Route 53 studyJun 06, 2016 1:00 am - Livable Lake County and its members agree with the editorial on May 24th ("Troubling Signs with Route 53's extension at a crossroads") that members of the Illinois tollw...
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Longmadow vote not result of wordingMay 29, 2016 1:01 am - With all due respect to Chairman Lauzen and anyone else making the ridiculous claim that the reason the Longmeadow referendum turned out the way it did, 8,000 against th...
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Don't encourage more Lake Count developmentMay 29, 2016 1:00 am - Thank you, thank you, Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor, for having the brains and courage to say "no" to extending Route 53 beyond Lake-Cook Road. Lake County has...