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The Hall Pass | Trump on trial, abortion on the ballot, and Veteran’s Day
Eli Frommes, Host and Podcast Producer
• November 10, 2023
![Even as many states lift masking mandates, many businesses still want to see proof of vaccination. But what about those who have their reasons not to get the jab?](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/OPED-PANDEMIC-PARENT-RELATIONSHIP-COMMENTARY-GET-900x600.jpg)
Opinion: Requiring vaccines is wrong
Kyla Henige, Features Editor
• February 11, 2022
![When COVID hit in March of 2021, businesses were hit particularly hard. Local businesses like Buddyz have worked hard to attract business in the year since the shutdown.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/IMG_7593-900x600.jpg)
Yes, we’re open
Joe Hissem, Staff Writer
• May 12, 2021
![Right now, Illinois restaurants and bars are supposed to be closed to indoor dining. Though this helps stop the spread of COVID-19, it unfairly punishes the small business who should not have to bear the brunt of the pandemic.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/photo-1506808920302-dbd52f54c217-900x604.jpeg)
Opinion: Don’t punish local businesses
Ciara Duncan, Features Editor
• January 12, 2021
![Despite the complaints and protests from residents, McHenry still has plans to demolish a historic downtown bank and replace it with a gas station sometime in 2021.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Screenshot_20201216-153100_2-900x588.png)
Gas station fuels uproar in ‘historic’ downtown district
Kaitlyn Wenzel, Staff Reporter
• December 17, 2020
![Christmas is a time for holiday joy and giving. Though with changing times and attitudes, have corporations taken over the spirit of Christmas?](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/IMG_7925-900x675.jpg)
Opinion: Christmas for business?
Jared Bysiek, Features Editor
• December 20, 2019
![West Campus student, Gianna Matassa orders coffee during 2nd hour.](https://themchenrymessenger.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/IMG_0054-900x600.jpg)
West Campus coffeeshop creates buzz
Anthony True, Staff Writer - West Campus
• February 7, 2019
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