McHenry County Opinion
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Endorsements: McCann, Kearns for Republicans in McHenry County Board Dist. 6Feb 29, 2016 10:00 pm - The Republican primary for McHenry County Board's District 6 has attracted five candidates seeking two nominations. While they agree on some issues, there are key differ...
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Outrageous to consider taxing retirement incomeFeb 29, 2016 12:00 am - So I read in the paper that one proposal to help the fiscal mess in Illinois was to tax retirement income. Oh great. Don't stop spending, just tax more. Poli...
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Fire department merger deserves supportFeb 29, 2016 12:00 am - I write this for the sole purpose of informing the Fox Lake residents about the upcoming vote on March 15 to become part of the Fox Lake Fire Protection District. I am i...
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A summary of Daily Herald endorsementsFeb 29, 2016 12:00 am - Early voting for the March 15 primary begins today at locations around the suburbs. Here is a summary of our endorsements. The full text of individual endorsement edito...
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Would we really elect Trump?Feb 27, 2016 11:01 pm - I loved the column by Michael Gerson in the Feb. 22 Daily Herald. Though I am a middle of the roader, I completely agree with what he says. Finally someone has hit the ...
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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...