McHenry County Opinion
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Village didn't have to destroy woodsJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Apparently the Village of Arlington Heights thinks we need more empty, obscure space and less natural areas as my husband and I and other homeowners watch the destructio...
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If Bajor wants to leave, let himJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - If Jason Bajor desires to resign as city manager of Des Plaines let him, city council members and Mr. Mayor, Martin Moylan. Jason, you had a lot of nerve calling Rosemar...
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A vote for Dasakis is a vote for StrogerJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - In looking at the candidates running and remembering what happened in 2006, I ask you the voters not to vote for Stroger. The person to vote for who has a good record as...
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Quentin Road project bad for trees, animalsJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Why make Quentin Rd. bigger? Animals live in the trees that have been tagged. People need trees to breathe. If every tree is taken down in the world animals and people w...
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Stamp out candidate phone solicitationsJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - We worked hard to get laws in place to stop unwanted solicitation phone calls, why have we allowed the political arena to escape these rules and regulations? There is no...
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It's the wrong time to raise taxes for Hampshire parksJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - The Hampshire Park District has two referendums on the Feb. 2 ballot: one to issue $4.9 million in bonds, and one to increase the limiting tax rate by 5 cents per $100 e...
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Supreme Court decision is flawedJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - The Supreme Court's decision to allow corporations to contribute directly to political campaigns is flawed. The preamble of the Constitution of the United States begins,...
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Wage concession good for all sidesJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - Mt. Prospect firefighters have voted in favor of a wage package that will help the village maintain its customary fund reserve and avert any increase in taxes. The wage ...
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Curious cat leads to wild winter adventureJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - "Curiosity got the cat?" On the morning of Dec. 26, we discovered our 9-month-old cat, Murphy, was missing. Not hide nor hair anywhere. This led our search to the outdoo...
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High court sold out political systemJan 24, 2010 10:00 pm - President Lincoln characterized the epic battle of Gettysburg as a struggle to preserve government of the people, by the people, for the people. The Supreme Court's deci...