Island Lake Opinion
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A vote for resource preservationOct 24, 2016 1:00 am - Even in today's nasty political climate where anything goes, Jack Franks' team has shown its true colors with slanderous allusions and half-truths about Michael Walkup...
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McCann, Kearns endorsed in McHenry's District 6Oct 21, 2016 10:04 am - McHenry County's District 6 is a sprawling, rural district with more than half the county's land between its borders. Two district seats are up for election, with only o...
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Endorsement: Vanderventer for Lake County recorder of deedsOct 21, 2016 9:43 am - The Lake County recorder of deeds is not a high profile post, but it is very important. the office is the main record keeper for the county and is responsible for keepin...
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Endorsement: Tirio for McHenry County recorder of deedsOct 21, 2016 10:04 am - Both candidates for the McHenry County Recorder of Deeds have plans to cut the budget through staff reductions. Neither Republican Joe Tirio nor Democrat Lynn Gray, tho...
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Endorsements: Skala, Wimmer for McHenry County Board's District 5Oct 20, 2016 1:46 pm - Candidates for McHenry County's District 5 paint a distressing picture of the current county board, citing a lack of civility and preparation on the part of some members...
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Endorsement: Thorsen, Reinert in McHenry Board District 2Oct 20, 2016 1:46 pm - The field of four candidates seeking two McHenry County Board seats representing District 2 offers voters an interesting mix of experience in government and business, th...
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Endorsement: Barber, Barnes in McHenry Board District 1Oct 20, 2016 1:46 pm - Voters in the McHenry County Board's District 1, which encompasses the populous southeastern corner of the county, have the fortunate choice between four qualified and a...
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Endorsements: Christensen, Johnson for McHenry County Board, District 3Oct 20, 2016 5:53 am - McHenry County Board incumbent Michael Walkup is running for county board chairman, a position without a vote. That's why the Crystal Lake Republican also seeks re-elect...
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Endorsement: Foster for Congress, 11th DistrictOct 20, 2016 10:25 am - Congressman Bill Foster has made a name for himself as the only scientist elected to serve on Capitol Hill. And that expertise serves him well, not just in matters of po...
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Endorsement: Schakowsky for Congress in 9th DistrictOct 18, 2016 5:46 am - For years, we have pointed to U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky as a bit too liberal for our tastes. For years, we've endorsed her anyway, impressed by her hard work and passion ...