Thumbs-up for replacement owner for Huntley's Dean Foods building
Thumbs-up: To County Delight Inc.’s plans to buy the former Dean Foods plant in Huntley. The Dean’s plant halted production in September, an…
Our view: Don't miss chance to weigh in on legal pot proposals
We can’t guarantee recreational marijuana will be made legal in Illinois, but it’s an absolute certainty that the topic is going to command …
Our view: Minimum wage increase should consider all voices
J.B. Pritzker touted his plans to increase Illinois’ minimum wage to $15 an hour as the Democratic nominee for governor in 2018, and he won …
Our view: Is this the right path for controlling drug costs?
It can be difficult to strike a balance between consumer protection and government overreach, and rarely is that tightrope more strained tha…
Our View: McHenry should follow its ethics laws
In November 2003, Illinois legislators passed the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, which required all of the state’s many local gov…
Our View: Thumbs-up to returning taxpayers money from Valley Hi
Thumbs-up: To McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks’ efforts to refund $15 million from Valley Hi Nursing Home reserves. The county-oper…
Our view: Pritzker, Dems need to join GOP in pushing for fair maps amendment
While progressives across the country have suggested ending gerrymandering is a cause of those whose politics lean left, the recent reality …
Our View: Classroom time preferable, but eLearning worth exploring
THE ISSUE: Legislators consider reinstating classroom time mandateOUR VIEW: Issue needs addressing, …
Our View: Thanks to those who braved cold
Thumbs up: To all of the workers and public service officials who worked so hard this week throughout the snowy and cold weather to keep the…
Our view: Tell kids the truth about vaping
There are fine lines to walk in the world of public health awareness campaigns. Statistics can be powerful tools to inform the public about …