McHenry County Opinion
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A candidate worthy of our trustFeb 27, 2016 11:01 pm - William Buckley advocated supporting the most conservative candidate who can win. My own spin on this "rule" is to support the most conservative candidate who can win an...
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Endorsement: Yes on new equipment, crews for Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Fire Protection DistrictFeb 26, 2016 12:00 am - The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District says it needs more money, and wants to create a new tax rate to support new equipment plus emergency and rescue ...
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Endorsement: Meister as Democrat for Cook County circuit clerkFeb 25, 2016 12:00 am - We'd like to think the Cook County circuit court system isn't a lost cause. That court files can be counted on to be complete when lawyers and judges need them, and that...
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Better place to live and raise a familyFeb 24, 2016 11:01 pm - It has been my pleasure to have known Patrick Kenneally for almost a decade now. I first met Patrick when he was first hired as a prosecutor in McHenry County. As with a...
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Type to serve McHenry Co. wellFeb 24, 2016 11:01 pm - Last week a candidate for McHenry County Board in District 5 visited my house. His name is Joe Calomino. First, let me say that I was surprised to see a candidate knocki...
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Knowledge of local government a plusFeb 24, 2016 11:01 pm - Citizens want a leaner government. A vote for Tina Hill will help McHenry County achieve that end. Tina has knowledge of local government. She possesses great budgeti...
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ECC President: Avoid student loans, if possible, during state budget crisisFeb 24, 2016 10:00 pm - Did you know that student loan debt in the United States has soared to $1.2 trillion? Even though the state budget stalemate is impacting grant funding for students who ...
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Endorsement: Frasz for Republican nomination in District 18 of Kane County BoardFeb 24, 2016 12:00 am - Andrew "Drew" Frasz, the Republican vice chairman of the Kane County Board, is facing a primary challenge from fellow Elburn resident James MacRunnels. MacRunnels, 58, ...
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Endorsement: Fox Lake sales tax increaseFeb 24, 2016 12:00 am - Fox Lake is asking residents to approve a 1 percentage point sales tax increase to raise roughly $1 million to hire police officers and staff, pay for street repairs and...
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Endorsement: 'No' for Fox Lake to join fire districtFeb 24, 2016 12:00 am - Should Fox Lake residents fully join the Fox Lake Fire Protection District? The village says yes because it needs to get politics out of fire coverage and not negotiate...