Letters to the Editor

"Wayne Jett and Roberta “Bobbi” Baehne share the same lack of character and fitness and neither deserve your vote on April 1," Tony Esposito of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"When going to the polls in April, please help all victimized property owners in Nunda Township and remove Mike Lesperance," Maria Parker of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor

"Frank is truly interested in the people of McHenry and works hard for them. He deserves your vote ... He surely would have mine," Sharon Nye of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"New candidates tout lowering your tax bill, if elected. Mike has done this," Robert and Shirley Elder of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"We need planned and sustainable growth. We need someone who wants to be a public servant, not a “celebrity.” Vote common sense, vote for Mark Seaquist for alderperson in Ward 1!" Kirk Donald of Johnsburg writes in a letter to the editor.

"What is wrong with our country our county? Do you think our county should bleed our seniors for money because they work and have a job?" William C. Sergeant of Harvard writes in a letter to the editor.

"No doubt that downtown and the riverwalk are beautiful, but it is time to explore the rest of our city," Carl Hurtig of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"I am in full agreement with the residents of the Maplewood School area who are objecting to the proposed building of 200 apartments and 50 townhomes," Linn DeBoo of Cary writes in a letter to the editor.

"I join other voices who have written to the Northwest Herald concerning the decision to limit the content of letters to the editor to purely local affairs," Toni Weaver of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"Growth and development are important, but some proposed buildings simply do not fit the character of our beloved downtown," McHenry Ald. Frank McClatchey writes in a letter to the editor.

"Although my election as Algonquin Township supervisor will not be official until after the April 1st general election, I am deeply honored and grateful to have been elected as your Algonquin Township supervisor," Richard Tado of Fox River Grove writes in a letter to the editor.

"As a current member of Johnsburg’s school board, a former educator and a proud parent of four Johnsburg graduates, I write to encourage you to vote for our ticket," Cathy B. Neiss of Johnsburg writes in a letter to the editor.

A letter to the editor supporting the sales tax referendum.

A reader opposes the proposed Kane County sales tax.

Bureau County Sheriff Jim Reed went to the Bureau County Board with a proposal suggesting filling the county jail with inmates from the infamous Cook County Jail in Chicago. 

"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.

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: The democracy impact of President Trump’s first week actions

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Trump’s promise to end birthright citizenship is unconstitutional

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Trump’s way is “commonly threats”

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: My unique experience voting for President

"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.

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: UUCD thanks the DeKalb community for its strong support

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Thank you to ll who stood vigil during the 2024 DeKalb County 24-hour Veterans Vigil in front of the DeKalb County Courthouse in Sycamore.

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Thanks from Goodfellows

Letters to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: In response to ‘Heartbroken over election’

"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.