McHenry County Opinion
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CARS program vs. automotive bailoutAug 18, 2009 11:00 pm - I am marveling at the response to the CARS (Car Allowance Rebate System - aka Cash for Clunkers) program and how many vehicles are being sold in a short period of time. ...
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Delaying cancer treatment suicidalAug 18, 2009 11:00 pm - The July 20 article in the Daily Herald Health and Fitness section should be a wake up call to all Americans about the lunacy of government controlled health-care. The a...
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Kane County needs to be more transparentAug 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Last April Kane County announced that an independent review of its Web site found it "sorely lacking in information about county contracts, lobbying activity and ready a...
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Erratic temps product of global warmingAug 17, 2009 11:00 pm - I have lived my whole life in the Chicago area and cannot remember a summer this cool. Climate change is clearly affecting the area with unusual weather. Experts say tha...
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Biggert betrays public trustAug 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Per the Herald Aug. 13 article, "Biggert fans health-care flames," U.S. Rep. Judy Biggert was willing to acknowledge that her flier warning that the proposed health care...
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Foster should meet people over health careAug 17, 2009 11:00 pm - I have called Bill Foster's office and have e-mailed him in an attempt to learn when he is planning a town-hall meeting to discuss Obamacare. I have either received no ...
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Red light cameras aren't the best wayAug 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Recently, the use of red light cameras by local municipalities has generated a great deal of controversy, discussion and anger. I have received dozens of calls, letters,...
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Publish more about public meetingsAug 17, 2009 11:00 pm - The editorial on loss of transparency was very thought provoking. How can we better support transparency? What is a best practice model for local government transparency...
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Time to turn on your Midwestern charmAug 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Sugar Grove is happy to be the host community for the Solheim Cup golf tournament this week. But it is the Chicago region that will be hosting thousands of national and ...
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Wants increased village transparencyAug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Recently I read Village Manager Ken Fritz claim Schaumburg has no property tax ("Schaumburg cancels Christmas market," July 28). Over the years Mayor Larson and other vi...