McHenry County Opinion
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State should put park grants toward schools, insteadMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I know I'm writing this in vain, but still feel compelled to do so to see if I just don't get it or if the majority of people agree with me. These are two completely dif...
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Let's stop mental health facility nowMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Is anybody paying attention to the Arlington Heights Village Board considering myriad code variances to convert the lot near Dundee and Arlington Heights roads from comm...
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Grateful that Dist. 21 teachers stepped upMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I am a parent who has two children that attend schools in Community Consolidated District 21. I would like to wholeheartedly thank all of the teachers and their negotiat...
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Why is Dist. 26 board dragging this out?Mar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I totally agree with Mr. James Meyer's Neighbor Fencepost submission in today's (March 22) Daily Herald. This situation clearly comes under the classic dogma of "If it a...
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Manager's contract is irresponsibleMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Jon Sfondilis is the village manager for Wheeling (population, about 38,500). As reported by the Daily Herald, Wheeling's trustees awarded him a contract (in January 201...
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Benson: Ramirez is Dist. 57's scapegoatMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - In my 10 years and three terms as president of the District 57 school board I experienced the dedication and commitment Transportation Coordinator Vince Ramirez brought ...
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Vince Ramirez was excellent managerMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I know there is a lot of controversy about Vince Ramirez's firing. As a future teacher, it worries me that there are people out there that drink before driving our child...
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Good Samaritan comes to her rescueMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I live in Racine, Wis. and came to Palatine on March 6 to volunteer at Kirk School's craft fair fundraiser. Later that day, in downtown Palatine I had a flat tire at Bro...
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Speak up to police about speedersMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - To the editor: I read with interest Mr. Larry Rapp's letter "West Maude Avenue a regular raceway" March 17. I too live on West Maude, and have observed speeding traffic ...
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Good character is good for businessMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Everyday newspaper headlines expose a shady politician, CEO, or athlete who got caught. Leaders must have a foundation of strong personal character; character that resul...