McHenry County Opinion
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One penny per ounce equals fewer jobsSep 05, 2015 1:00 am - I just saw an add for Coke for $2.77 per 12 pack. The money-grubbing politicians want to tax pop at 1 penny per ounce. Here's the math. One penny times 12 ounces per can...
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Not too late to fix school-pay outrageSep 03, 2015 1:00 am - As a tax paying resident of Barrington Community Unit School District 220, I am appalled to learn our school board awarded a contract to RJB Properties Inc. that pays ou...
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Editorial: Out of tragedy, let's build a legacy of connectionSep 02, 2015 11:00 pm - Whenever a tragedy hits close to home, good people search for ways to help. Such is the case this week after the killing of Fox Lake police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz...
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Politicians providing fiction, not fact on LongmeadowSep 02, 2015 1:00 am - Algonquin Village President John Schmitt has gone to great lengths to put a positive spin on the Longmeadow highway and bridge project. This four-lane 50 mph highway wo...
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Budget impasse brutal to service providersSep 02, 2015 1:00 am - As we begin the third month of a budget impasse in Springfield, United Way of Lake County would like to call our state leaders' attention to the very real disruption the...
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The Clintons' ties to uranium makersSep 02, 2015 12:00 am - What's a legacy? Political leaders are said to be concerned with their legacies, the historically significant achievements of their tenure in office. Bill Clinton's lega...
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Many people have lied about WMDSep 02, 2015 12:00 am - On July 24, Martha of Arlington Heights stated that Bush, Cheney and Rumsfeld all lied about the WMD prior to Bush being in office. She omitted 1. Sandy Berger, February...
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Be aware of dangers from rail tankersAug 31, 2015 1:00 am - I thank you so much for your Wednesday, Aug. 26, Opinion column. I have been writing for years about the Canadian National Railway, which goes through many suburban town...
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Daily Herald editorial: Mourning police officer's death for entire communityAug 25, 2015 1:00 am - Our hearts are heavy today for the family of Fox Lake Police Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, who was shot and killed Tuesday morning while chasing down a trio of what he ...
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Time to ignore Trump and move onAug 25, 2015 12:00 am - How is it possible that a man that degrades women, doesn't seem to realize that his wife is an immigrant and possesses absolutely no diplomatic skills, be considered for...