McHenry County Opinion
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Which candidates support Illinois jobs?Jan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - With the primaries only a few days away there is an overabundance of advertising. Most of these messages state that the candidates want to bring jobs back to Illinois an...
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Rail line won't help enough peopleJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - I have been hearing and reading over the past few months about the proposed high-speed rail system that will allow travelers to go from the Chicago area to St. Louis via...
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Kirk can do what Scott Brown didJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - I had the privilege to witness one of the greatest political upsets in recent history. On that Tuesday night, a Republican, Scott Brown, won Ted Kennedy's Senate seat. J...
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Illinois can learn from MassachusettsJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - The Republican Party in Illinois needs to learn lessons from Massachusetts. An energized, educated electorate will rally for a conservative candidate. Stop sending us la...
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Look closely at views on life and deathJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - I read with interest the article in Sunday's paper on the Republican governor's race. Brady stated his Roman Catholic beliefs guide his decisions. What does that mean fo...
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Candidate no help for HispanicsJan 30, 2010 10:00 pm - As a member of the Republican National Hispanic Assembly, I personally know Rafael Rivadeneira. As president of this organization, Mr. Rivadeneira has not fulfilled his ...
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Vote for Dawson, the clean campaignerJan 29, 2010 10:00 pm - I guess it was too much to hope for to think that the 8th Congressional District Republican race could make it to election day on Feb. 2 without any mudslinging. Last we...
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Tegeler would be fair judgeJan 29, 2010 10:00 pm - I have known DJ Tegeler personally for years. He is the most trustworthy, hardworking individual I know. He stands by his word and will get the job done. I was extremely...
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Sente truly listens to constituentsJan 29, 2010 10:00 pm - Recently I was shocked to answer my ringing doorbell to find Carol Sente, my state representative, standing outside my front door. I have never had an elected official c...
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Rodriguez best bet to beat Bean in fallJan 29, 2010 10:00 pm - After learning more about each candidate and attending two debates, I have come to the obvious conclusion that Maria Rodriguez is the strongest candidate for Congress in...