Letters to the Editor

Letter to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Why I’m voting for an appointed DeKalb city clerk in November election referendum

Letter to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: State Rep. Jeff Keicher on why he's supporting GOP's Liz Bishop for 76th House District in November election

Letter to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Call out school bullying

Letter to the Editor for the Daily Chronicle: Speak out against animal abuse on World Day for Farmed Animals

Letter to the Editor: Sept. 11 teaches us to spread love, not hate

"Such joy and excitement aimed at the Democratic ticket for president. However, we still need to get out the vote, not only for president but down the ballot," Linnea Thennes of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"When contemplating your vote in the upcoming presidential election, picture this: On Jan. 6, millions of horrified Americans watched on TV as an angry mob attacked the U.S. Capitol," Carole Elsner of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

Joan Davis of Huntley writes in a letter to the editor.

"Trump now uses “beautiful” to describe some of the goofiest things," Helen Torscher of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"In the West, contemporary politics would have folks believe that the crises in the world are the fault of Russia, China and anyone who opposes the Rules based Order," Nicholas C. Kockler of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

"Hasn’t everyone had the time to understand that Donald Trump is really just a latent wannabe stand-up comic (albeit a bad one). Mr. Trump is not interested in being the president at all," Mark Arctander of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

"Election 2024 is in the hands of the single issue voter to look at Democrat policies, look beyond abortion rights, and look to save our country," Robert Meale of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"Donald Trump had no problem desecrating Arlington National Cemetery, Section 60 and the gravesite of a fallen soldier. ... No problem at all," Dawn Kristensen of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"I would like to thank Mike (Iron Mike) Lesperance, Nunda Township highway commissioner, and his crew for the beautiful job they did trimming the trees along Rawson Bridge Road in Cary," Ray Clark of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"VP Harris stated that her core values have not changed. What are her core values? In my opinion her values are for more government control, more taxes, more socialism and subsequent poverty for you," John Surinak of Huntley writes in a letter to the editor.

"Please tell me, exactly what in Donald John Trump do Evangelicals support that is Christian?" Donna Davis of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

"Do you want to fix the Supreme Court, have reasonable gun safety laws, support a woman’s right to make her own health care decisions, and resolve the problems at the border?" Richard Keslinke of Algonquin writes in a letter to the editor.

"Following one person’s vision is not being patriotic. It is not a principal of democracy," Richard Rill of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

There are many people of different ages that walk other people’s pets. Some charge a fee, some do it as a favor.

"Greetings to foreign residents. You have just won the “Biden/Harris Lottery," Ronald Hameetman of Fox River Grove writes in a letter to the editor.

"Regarding the recently completed Summer Olympics in Paris, the opening ceremonies wowed me, the athletes’ backstories engaged me and the sporting events drew all my attention and enthusiasm," Jim Bauman of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"The Democrat Party, 'saving democracy,' has ignored the will of millions of Democratic primary voters who cast ballots for Joe Biden as president, not Kamala Harris, for her name wasn’t on the ballot," Robert Meale of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"Being a witness to that love made me feel like I was the one who got hug today," Julie Ann Monroe of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

"Like a kid that can’t wait for Christmas, I can’t wait for Sept. 10," Carl Hurtig of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"It was so sad that the DNC’s hyper-focused obsession with abortion and its culture of death was on full display during its convention week," Doug Peterson of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"If you live in Illinois, you should be talking about government consolidation or elimination. Why? Illinois, too many units of local government: 8,529," Bob Anderson of Wonder Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"Paul Thomas is also running for McHenry County Board District 7. He’s serious about serving the residents of District 7 and not entitled. It’s time for a change!" Lisa Rode of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center has served children and teens affected by child abuse and violent crimes in Ogle and Lee counties since 2002.

"The Republicans have been investigating the 'Biden crime family' since 2018 and haven’t found much of anything," Richard Keslinke of Algonquin writes in a letter to the editor.

"JD Vance should be reminded that Donald Trump evaded his chance to serve this country ... Bone spurs my behind. Thank you, Tim Walz for 24 years of military service," KZ Knutson of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"Each time I see his face, all I think about is his bragging on a 2005 Howard Stern radio program that he could “get away” with walking into his beauty pageant dressing rooms," Gene Rosner of Marengo writes in a letter to the editor.

"By seeking to change the length of time served for those presently incarcerated, Illinois House Bill 5219 denigrates our judicial system, and all the judges who presided over the thousands of cases," J. Gorski of Cary writes in a letter to the editor.

"Project 2025 calls for radical changes in our government, centralizing power in the executive branch and will affect every American by restricting rights we take for granted," Joan Davis of Huntley writes in a letter to the editor.

"I find it interesting that while a convicted felon is considered unfit to serve on a village board in Illinois, it is acceptable to have a convicted felon running for president of the United States," James Bolm of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"I read a story in the Northwest Herald recently about a plan for “worker housing” in McHenry. The total aid (state, county, local and federal) was about $25 million for 50 units," Steve Willson of Huntley writes in a letter to the editor.

"34 convictions. Three marriages. Six bankruptcies," Donna Davis of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

Letter: Princeton Club 56 would like to thank the many donors, churches, businesses and the community groups for their prayers and support.

"To companies: give everyone a chance, including people who are atypical like me," Travis Hafford of Lake in the Hills writes in a letter to the editor.

"I received my tax bill recently, and it is up 16% from the previous year. When I lived in Indiana, I paid about one-third of Illinois property tax for the similar property," Andrei Chugunov of Cary writes in a letter to the editor.

"With about three months to go before this county casts their ballots to elect the people that will lead this nation, we are faced with a clear choice," Scott Migaldi of Cary writes in a letter to the editor.

"After reading about the termination of Juanita Gumble, the police chief of Hebron, I felt compelled to comment," Jane Cook of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.

Letter: I write as a now senior former resident, first of Bureau Township, and then of Princeton, and recalling my former Sunday School teacher Ted Duffield (former BCR editor), and having graduated as a member of the PHS class of 1961. But times marches on.

"The Biden/Harris administration has violated the constitutional privileges of American citizens," Ron Hameetman of Fox River Grove writes in a letter to the editor.

"Voters in almost half the country will face over 400 new Republican voting restrictions in the upcoming general election," Susan Rosner of Marengo writes in a letter to the editor.

"For anyone who believes any lie Trump gives, please fact check," Jake Getter of Huntley writes in a letter to the editor.

"Since JD Vance claims that childless women are crazy cat ladies, what are childless men called ... laughable dog lads???" K Z Knutson of McHenry writes in a letter to the editor.

"The ASP platform is taken almost word for word from Catholic social justice principles, ideas all Christians and people of good faith will find appealing," Art Osten Jr. of Fox River Grove writes in a letter to the editor.

"Am I missing something, or did President Biden do a bait and switch?" Eloise Elizabeth Cooper of Crystal Lake writes in a letter to the editor.

"When 30 or more cars are backed up at one traffic light, some department somewhere has dropped the ball," Sandra Minor of Lakemoor writes in a letter to the editor.

"My name is Burgie, a feline filling in for my childless cat lady mom. She’s busy pawing over the 900 pages of the Project 2025 manifesto," Deborah Huml of Woodstock writes in a letter to the editor.