McHenry County Opinion
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Kirk is the kind of senator we needJan 25, 2010 10:00 pm - All too often, politicians in this country are insulated from being personally affected by the choices they make. Congress votes to go to war, but few Congressmen or Sen...
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Horcher's choices in Feb. 2 primaryJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - I generally don't make recommendations for elections but as I've met some of the candidates and actually know others, please consider these. Dan Patlak for Board of Tax...
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Zoo vs. kids; where does Quinn stand?Jan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Think about this paradox. Gov. Quinn gives $15.6 million to Brookfield Zoo which in turn will save X amount of Zoo personnel; but fails miserably to reimburse Clearbrook...
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Adelizzi restoring pride in local Schaumburg Twp. GOPJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Republicans in Schaumburg Township have a clear choice on Feb. 2 on who will lead the Schaumburg Township Republican Organization for the next four years. After Paul Fro...
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No favoritism with Schaumburg's plowsJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - In the Saturday, Jan. 9 edition of the Daily Herald, an editorial titled, "No one said life is fair:" appeared. I am responsible for the Village of Schaumburg's snow plo...
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Learjet crash could have been worseJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - The Learjet crash into the Des Plaines River near Chicago Executive Airport on Jan. 5 could have been much worse. If the aircraft had approached from the west rather tha...
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Wayne tax increase request should wait for better timesJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Voters in Wayne will decide Feb. 2 whether the village can raise its portion of their property tax bill. Under the proposal, the owner of a $400,000 house, who pays roug...
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We recommend a 'Yes' vote in Mount ProspectJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Mount Prospect voters are likely to be baffled by a referendum question they will encounter on their ballots relating to how village elections are conducted. The questi...
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Ex-Dist. 207 superintendent Morris: I didn't mismanageJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - As the former superintendent of District 207, I have read and heard accusations that the current financial crisis in District 207 is the result of mismanagement that occ...
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Homeowner growls over dog messesJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - No, I will not shovel my front sidewalk or side sidewalk (I live on the corner) only because clean walks draw "ignorant" dog walkers. These people are above using their ...