McHenry County Opinion
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Runner-up deserves primary nominationFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - In the primary race for lieutenant governor, the people of Illinois awarded Scott Cohen the most votes (212,902 or 26 percent) and Al Turner a close second place (182,43...
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Fix traffic by timing lightsFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Recently, the Daily Herald had an article about Elgin wanting to put more traffic light cameras on Randall Road. Thank God Kane County turned them down. If Elgin, and ot...
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Stop petty fighting, start passing reformFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - What is it going to take for the people of this country to wake up and use your brains? The fact is a new federal study has clearly shown health care spending increased ...
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America's the best, if you're healthyFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - The controversy over health care reform boggles my mind. I'm astounded how those of us who aren't adequately covered, who can't get covered, or who watch our premiums co...
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Saturday SoapboxFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - Signs of life: Stories this week about new developers signing on to take over defunct housing developments at key locations in the center of Arlington Heights and Hanov...
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Don't let wealthy control your moneyFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - W.C. Fields made a movie that was called "If I only had a million." That was about 80 years ago. I'm still using Chevy Chase's line about feeling like a hundred dollars....
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Conservatives put to test in NovemberFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - It came as little surprise, but I was still disappointed, when the Daily Herald obediently followed the Republican establishment endorsements of Andy McKenna, Matt Murph...
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Conduct an inquiry into closed meetingFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - The recent closed-door meeting of the entire Illinois Senate to brief senators on the budget problems affecting the state is the latest example of our legislative leader...
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What would return to GOP control fix?Feb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - With losses in special elections and a strong anti-incumbent fever spreading across the country, Democrats are facing the possibility of losing control of Congress. Thro...
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Humbled by support for higher officeFeb 26, 2010 10:00 pm - I want to take this opportunity to thank the many individuals who supported my campaign, especially those that dedicated their time and energy on my behalf. I also want ...