Park Board President Fredrick Tiesenga whines about how five Park Board members and “vocal residents” are responsible for a tax increase. Mark G. Eckel of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"I’m not happy that we lost to them, but it is nice to see that these accomplishments are shared," Nolan Carlson of Algonquin writes in a letter to the editor.

"The administration’s current trajectory is a stain on our democracy," Amanda Staley of Harvard IL writes in a letter to the editor.

"Is it safe or economically prudent to mine near a residential area?" Robert Lisowski of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

"As a Woodstock native, I am concerned by the city’s push for surveillance cameras on our historic Square," Matt Carmichael of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

"I question why any group of citizens would protest against the removal of hundreds of thousands of violent criminals," Tim Beck of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"With so many disturbing and increasingly violent stories in the news lately, it warmed my heart to see the beautiful husky being rescued on the cover of the Jan. 7 paper," Rosalyn Hayes of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"On Dec. 10 at Bethany Lutheran Church, my husband and I witnessed the most spectacular Christmas program by Cary-Grove students, directed by Rob Boncosky," Barbara Nelson of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"We have positively impacted THOUSANDS of lives in Zach’s memory, and look forward to be able to continue doing so!" Diane Brokaw of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.