McHenry County Opinion
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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...
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Senators: Get it right on biologicsAug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - As an entity devoted to promoting the businesses of the area and our members; the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce is committed to making Illinois and the region the best...
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We need bags to take out trashAug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - In the July 22 Daily Herald, I read with mixed feelings the "Our View" regarding plastic bags. Yes, I agree, they are distributed and accepted so cavalierly - by stores ...
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Why can't park be fixed up in spring?Aug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - I wonder if the Arlington Heights Park District can answer my 7-year-old grandson's question: Why couldn't they do the work on the park in the spring so the kids can use...
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Garden art in alley a charming surpriseAug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Thanks for the background story about the garden art in the alley next door to Fuego Mexican Grill on Campbell Street in downtown Arlington Heights. My friend and I happ...
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LWV health forum good, but hijackedAug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Regarding the Kari Thies letter Aug. 3 about the Healthcare Forum held by the League of Women Voters at the Palatine Library, I too was there, but see no need to call it...