Letters to the Editor

"I wholeheartedly endorse Tim Carone for Algonquin Township highway Commissioner. Tim has the knowledge, experience and leadership to bring positive change," Prairie Grove Trustee Lisa Behm said in a letter to the editor.

"I am voting for Danijela Sandberg for Algonquin Township highway commissioner in the upcoming Republican Primary to be held Feb. 25," John Bobrytzke of Cary writes in a letter to the editor.

"Randy Funk has done so many great things for the area over the years. Someone needs to stand up to the attempted political smear by current" township trustees, Hans Goll of Woodstock writes in a letter to the edit.

"Randy Funk has done a lot for the township. Imagine what he could do if he had a team willing to work with him," Dylan Hakansson of Crystal Lake write in a letter to the editor

"No amount of Wayne Jett signs littering McHenry since November can detract from Jett’s eight years of failure as mayor," Tony Esposito of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"The Crystal Lake Lions would like to thank all the supporting local businesses that offered raffle prizes and paid endorsements for our largest fundraiser of the year," Rob Parrish, president of the Crystal Lake Lions Club, writes in a letter to the editor

"As voters, haven’t we had enough of politicians who think they know better how to spend our money and who push their agenda on us?" Sue Lambrakis of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle

"How many of you living in Marengo-Riley Township are aware of the current petition for more gravel pit gimmes – the addition of a ready mix plant for the 114 acres adjacent to the already existing pits along Maple and Coral?" writes a letter to the editor.

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle

"There is only one way to view the Herald’s new policy on only accepting Letters to the Editor on local issues … that they are trying to limit information and discussion among citizens," Jeff Varda of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

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"My context is the Road Safety and Fairness Act, or HB1226 that increases the age from 79 to 87 as the “crumbs” for seniors as Illinois is the only state that requires a driving test for seniors based on age," Robert Meale of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

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"It is easy to have a staff member volunteer to become a trained voter registrar on the campus where they work," Pat Lawlor of Marengo and Sarah Colie of Oakwood Hills write in a letter to the editor.

"As a resident of our community, I believe it’s important that our local government focus on progress and collaborative solutions," Randy S. Moan of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"It seems that your paper has taken a road back to the 19th century, where the only concerns people had were their families and their neighbors," Donna Davis of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

"How many times have you seen Pace buses riding around empty or with one passenger?" Steve Willson of Huntley writes in a letter to the editor.

"I am writing this regarding the Maplewood Development Plan. Do we want to put our name on a mediocre project or something we can be proud of?" Laura Tuman of Cary writes in a letter to the editor.

"To the business owners (especially those small ones!) in the area: Please consider sending an upcoming leader in your company to Leadership Greater McHenry County," Denise Smith of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"I support Northwest Herald’s decision to keep letters toward the community instead of national. For one because of the climate out there ... politically," Bob DeLacy Jr. of Marengo writes in a letter to the editor.

"All your inflammatory statement serves to do is stoke fear and hatred of people of color in our community which gives rise to racially motivated violence," Brian J. Crow of Lake in the Hills writes in a letter to the editor.

"Frank McClatchey has always made himself personally available to his constituents by telephone or in person," Jon Petersen of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

Opinion: Looking back at 2024, I would describe it as the year of giving back to our students, writes Laurie Borowicz, president of Kishwaukee College.

"I want to thank you for printing the Christmas story in your paper!" Eileen Manning of Huntley writes in a letter to the editor.

"As a lifelong bird lover, I have been deeply disturbed and disgusted by the Northwest Herald’s coverage of the recent snowy owl sighting near McHenry," Heather Rohde of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"The Woodstock City Council along with the McHenry County Board dropped the ball in approving this development, despite strong environmental impact concerns that were presented," Thomas Dujmovich of Marengo writes in a letter to the editor.

"I see in the Chicago newspaper that there is a farm on the far south side that accepts live Christmas trees as food for their goats," Sandra Minor of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"As a Zumba participant and someone who enjoys these classes, enrollment has been down in several of them, and I think the city of Crystal Lake should support this facility," Gail Frank of Lakewood writes in a letter to the editor.

"Their presence validated the true meaning of the season; they brought the joy, the love and grace of the Christmas spirit," two Crystal Lake residents wrote in a letter to the editor.

"Dear Crystal Lake, someone is missing a helluva bet. With how many new housing units in town, the Healthbridge facility sits cold and dark," Wallace Buttrill of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"Christmas is not running to and fro buying presents for people who don’t need them. Christmas is giving to the poor and needy," Cynthia Barber of Algonquin writes in a letter to the editor.

"I miss Springhill and Stratford Square malls, especially during the holiday season! I miss spending the day with my family, shopping, eating, enjoying the lights, decorations, music, and seeing Santa," Sheri Andersen of Huntley writes in a letter to the editor.

"The Crystal Lake Lions are grateful to all the residents who supported our inaugural Toys for Tots Drive," Crystal Lake Lions President Rob Parrish writes in a letter to the editor.

"Zach Brokaw’s mission in life was to make the world a kinder place. Sadly, he died, at age 20, after falling asleep behind the wheel. The following Christmas, 'Stuff the Stocking for Zach' was born," Diane Brokaw of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

"My last letter to the editor, submitted Nov. 12, 2024, was rejected because the Northwest Herald will now be publishing letters on local issues only," Carl Hurtig of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"McHenry County Conservation District’s super slick 33% tax permanent tax increase referendum passes; this will give the district over $3 million of your hard-earned money to spend!" Bob Anderson of Wonder Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

November is National Family Caregivers Month when we celebrate these unsung heroes. It is also a time to elevate the voices of America’s 53 million family caregivers.

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"Once again, Trump and Vance are showing they only care about protecting and further enriching their corporate benefactors at the expense of the health and economic well-being of American citizens," Patricia Podboy of Carpentersville writes in a letter to the editor.

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