Letters 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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"This seems a bit disingenuous coming from the Democrats that run Chicago and Springfield that wanted to suppress this obvious hate-crime and act of terrorism," Robert Gebhardt of Johnsburg writes in a letter to the editor.

"Unfortunately, fiscal conservatives are under-represented on school boards, which tend to support budgets advocated by the teachers unions," Tim Beck of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"Most important is not how smart we are but how well informed we are. Maybe now is the time for us to evaluate ourselves as citizens," W. Jeff Varda of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"Why would stores think I would visit their websites to find their ad? I don’t even think of those stores now. As they say, 'Out of sight, out of mind,'" Christine Steffy of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"I was saddened to see not once but twice the picture of the memorial to the two young men who killed a valued community member and altered forever the life of a young person," Wallace Buttrill of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"As I struggled to stay on my feet, about six kindly people stopped in both directions help me before I got hurt," Patricia James of Cary writes in a letter to the editor.

"I thought Republicans were the party of SMALL government and LOW taxes. What a joke. To all 17 taxing bodies on my tax bill, STOP THE SPENDING and control yourself," Chuck Berndt of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"When times are tough, people make tough choices as to where they will cut spending to make ends meet. Government should do the same," Linda Hoch of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"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.

Jeff Mengler, president of the Fox River Ecosystem Partnership, writing in support of the Kane County Forest Preserve referendum.

"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.

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Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: I support Chuck Rose to be our next DeKalb County State’s Attorney based on his experience, court room skills, maturity, and passion to help victims of crime, writes DeKalb Mayor Cohen Barnes.

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Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Vote Chuck Rose for State’s Attorney with experience

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: I hope you will join me in voting for Amy Murri Briel, the Democratic candidate for Illinois state representative in the 76th District.

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"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.

A reader is concerned that the bill to sell Lake Shabbona Park has too many unanswered questions.

"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.

"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.