McHenry County Opinion
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'Avatar' scenario in Kane CountyFeb 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Who would think that sci-fi and a movie about a planet light years away would play out so close to home in Kane County? Many have probably seen the movie "Avatar" and kn...
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Tax hikes will only hurt economy moreFeb 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Nothing the administration has done so far has worked. They have spent a lot of money with results that are questionable at best. Banks are still not lending. Jobs crea...
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School unions have outlived usefulnessFeb 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Almost every school district around our area is having severe financial problems. There are many reasons presented, including the state not paying up the money they owe....
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Simple ways to boost election day turnoutFeb 23, 2010 10:00 pm - What will it take to get people voting? The answer to the "What will it take to get people voting?" question is really quite simple. Move the Primaries out of the Febru...
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Demand pensions for American workersFeb 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Don't fight pensions, demand them for yourselves. Large multinational corporations gave their executives millions of dollars in bonuses in spite of being the recipient o...
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Look south for health care fixFeb 23, 2010 10:00 pm - Before passing a health bill that could cripple our country with further debt, I think our legislators should look south. I just visited Costa Rica where they have a soc...
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Cap fine at $10 if it's not about moneyFeb 22, 2010 10:00 pm - There is a lot of discussion about red-light cameras. Some say it's for safety, others say it's not about the money. Most of the villages say it's for safety, and not ab...
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Health care plan is needed first stepFeb 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Each of us has a dream, and in this country, we have always emphasized the belief in a better day and that each person should be able to pursue our deepest desires with ...
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RNC chairman out of touchFeb 22, 2010 10:00 pm - I was disgusted recently to find out that Micheal Steele, who is the chairman of the Republican National Committee, believes that a million dollars isn't a lot of money....
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Most accurate poll is on election dayFeb 22, 2010 10:00 pm - It was announced today that a recent poll indicates President Obama's approval ratings have now reached a new low. The White House countered by saying the poll is not ac...