McHenry County Opinion
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Democrats must stand up for us nowFeb 08, 2010 10:00 pm - I am amazed at the political situation in America today. Don't people remember the Bush/Cheney administration and their two wars and a $3 trillion deficit? Now we have a...
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Put budget blame on Congress, not BushFeb 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Let's see, Democrats controlled Congress for the last two years of the Bush Administration. Congress. The President or the "failed Administration" did not pass the budg...
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'Countdown' lights could help motoristsFeb 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Without going into the merits/demerits of red light cameras, I would like to make a request of the municipalities, police departments, city councils etc. who have implem...
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If there is negligence, insurers must payFeb 07, 2010 10:00 pm - As the current heated public discussions prove health care reform is a vital issue to all Americans. The debate needs to be vigorous and open to all views, but what dama...
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Wheeling: Bring back Fourth fireworks and paradeFeb 07, 2010 10:00 pm - I have been a resident of Wheeling for the past 48 years and have lived through the extortion and corruption eras of the past. I have volunteered my efforts to correctin...
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Four reasons Wheeling rejected 911 taxFeb 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Reasons Wheeling residents may have voted down the 911 increase: 1. Brand new Village Hall. 2. Brand new Public Works building. 3. Brand new Police Station (coming). 4. ...
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Scouting's benefit to our youth is timelessFeb 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Pathfinder District of Northwest Suburban Council is the Boy Scout district that includes all or part of Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg, Hoffman Estates, Hanover Park and...
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Take care of property owners near Salt Creek tooFeb 07, 2010 10:00 pm - In the recent article, "Elk Grove to study possible resolution to Salt Creek flooding," environmental "expert" Benjamin Cox said, "You can't increase the flooding in tha...
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Case sheds light on domestic violenceFeb 07, 2010 10:00 pm - As an advocate for survivors of domestic violence, I have a history of working with local media to shed light on the impact of this violence on our communities. Thus, I ...
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First step in heroin battle is talkingFeb 07, 2010 10:00 pm - It's not easy to accept this truth: Heroin has become part of everyday news in the suburbs. Just last week, we reported on a woman accused of breaking into her father's...