"I must clearly warn you this will be difficult, but well worth it," Daniel Malecki of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.


"I hope some of you out there aren’t in dire need of help with this office. I personally have called the office number 11 times," Terry Trobiani of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.


"The school board has control of the education of our youth and the majority of our property taxes. Learn about the candidates and choose wisely!" Kimberly Skaja of Union writes in a letter to the editor.



"It is my sincere hope that Mark [Kownick] will continue his work for as long as he is willing," Jack Schaffer of Cary writes in a letter to the editor.


"Frank McClatchey is a livelong friend as we both grew up in McHenry. I know through many conversations that he would be the best choice for alderman of the 3rd Ward," Kent Thomas of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.



"As a lifelong resident of Crystal Lake, Devon is a proven leader with a deep commitment to our community and a prudent vision for strengthening our schools now and into the future," Michael K. Smith of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.