"It’s so inspiring to see our community rally together to support those in need. Local businesses and services also generously donated, enhancing the spirit of giving," Donald Huebner of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

"The generous donations, especially in these trying times, is a blessing which will be rewarded in kind one day," writes Daniel P. Cwiak of McHenry Knights of Columbus in a letter to the editor.

"America is already great," writes Ron McKee of Marengo in a letter to the editor.

"During this very divided election period, let respect and love be our go-to words," Lee Ann Lord of Spring Grove writes in a letter to the editor.

"One party is about lifting up and the other party is pulling us down," Tina Uselding of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"Social Security, Medicare, what else will be on the chopping block, or screwed up?" Daniel Chwalisz writes in a letter to the editor.

"With the election soon, think about this: NO other president in history, including Nixon AKA “Tricky Dick,” thought all crimes by a past or present president shouldn’t be a crime," Jake Getter of Huntley writes in a letter to the editor.

"If you want responsible, open, transparent and collaborative progress on the McHenry County Board, vote for Kelli Wegener as the next McHenry County Board chair," Cathy Johnson of Marengo writes in a letter to the editor.

"I vote based on my values, focusing on health and science. As a nurse, I want policies that support health care, the environment, education and sensible gun safety. Supporting these policies makes me a Democrat," Joan Davis of Huntley writes in a letter to the editor.

"An open border is no border at all. It is quite apparent that this is the objective of the Democrat Party. Now after three and a half years, they try to reverse their policy so they can look like the hero," Roger Freund of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"I believe that Donald Trump has only his own interests at heart.I believe that another Trump presidency would spell disaster for our country," Toni Weaver of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"Now she’s running for County Board chair – and ready to continue fighting for what’s right, even if that means more changes. Kelli is the best choice for McHenry County Board chair," Anna Gifford of Huntley writes in a letter to the editor.

"McHenry County Board Chairman Michael Buehler, I have sent two certified mail letters to him, trying to get an answer, why our property tax is growing every year," Andrei Chugunov of Cary writes in a letter to the editor.

"Kelli is working hard to make transportation easier, homes more affordable, and our county attractive to businesses for growth so our property taxes are reduced," Allie Batt of Cary writes in a letter to the editor.

"This year’s referendum matters to me because it supports vital park improvements," Huntley park board President Keith Wold writes in a letter to the editor.