First among the politicians at the Johnsburg parade was McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren.
Unlike other parades, there were not four motorcycles accompanying him. Usually there are two from the Sheriff’s Department and two from the McHenry County Conservation District.
As in Lake in the Hills, there didn’t see any rules against throwing candy.
The only vehicles from the Sheriff’s Department I saw besides the motorcycle were the snowmobile trailer and van pulling it.
I wonder if the fewer employees on overtime was a result of county board members having asked for an overtime report for all departments when County Administrator was telling them that the county had budget problems.
Johnsburg village officials came after the Sheriff.
First was President Ed Hettermann.
Village Trustees Bruce Bennett and Mary Lou Hutchinson were in the next convertible.
The car for Trustees Harold May, Rick Quinn and John Huemann was next.
Rounding out the village board members was a car carrying Karl Nitz and Ron Zanko.
As an intermission among the politicians, the Johnsburg Marching Skyhawks appeared.
The next politician was 8th District Congresswoman Melissa Bean.
These folks were coming so fast I didn’t have time to change from my long to my short lens, but I did get a shot of Melissa Bean reaching out to shake hands.
Right behind was State Rep. Jack Franks’ contingent.
There appeared to be two dogs for Franks.
I paying so much attention to Franks that I almost missed the Mark Kirk for U.S. Senate group.
McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi and his supporters were next.
Although not up for election this year, Bianchi had the largest contingent of marchers.
With Sunday newspapers headlining people reacting to whether he should step down after his indictment for campaigning using county resources, he received applause from some folks I was standing near.
I didn’t hear anyone shouting, “Resign!”
Those supporting Sheriff Keith Nygren came next. You see leader Brent Smith, who was putting campaign stickers on bystanders. Behind him you see Associate Judge Gordon Graham and McHenry County Clerk Kathie Schultz in a convertible.
McHenry County Board member Sue Draffkorn was in the next convertible, waving to the crowd.
Next was McHenry County Board member John Hammerand in a little red convertible.
Democratic Party challenger Jeff Thirtyacre was driving a pick-up truck and waving to the crowd.
Right behind his red truck was the truck carrying the Republican County Board members Thirtyacre hopes to unseat.
Pete Merkel and Sandy Salgado rode in the rear.
Right behind was the contingent supporting Democratic Party challenger to Sheriff Keith Nygren, Mike Mahon.
It sported a big sign on the side saying, “Mike Mahon for Full-Time Sheriff.”
Mike Mahon walked the parade route.
Behind Mahon was Independent candidate for Circuit Court Judge in McHenry County, Sally Wiggins.
Was she wearing high heels? I can’t tell you because I didn’t get a photo from far enough back.
Her supporters were carrying her yard sign touting her independence and maiden name, Oeffling.
The Joe Walsh for Congress marchers were next.
The always enthusiastic Walsh even greeted the parade judges.
After the Joe Walsh entry, came a banner for Republican candidate for Governor, Bill Brady.
The next group was Jack Franks’ challenger, McHenry Grade School and Library District member John O’Neill.
For each parade entry the announcers seemed to read whatever the entrant had written it wanted said about it. O’Neill’s pointed out that he was the first Republican candidate in six years.
That was the end of the politicians. Next came Cub Scouts.
First was Johnsburg’s Pack 916.
Next was Cub Scout Pack 455.
Behind Pack 455 marched Boy Scout Troop 455.
After the parade, I saw Sheriff Nygren mingling with Saufen und Spiel attendees on the way back to where I parked my car.
Is the blue convertible with the seven point star decal representing the Sheriff’s department or Nygren’s campaign? It really doesn’t matter anymore, does it?
Every other vehicle in this parade has legal license plates. Why is it that Sheriff Keith Nygren once again violates the law?
He is making this too easy.
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Nero fiddles while Rome burns. Poor Lou.
I believe Lou is sending a clear message!
“Blowing the Whistle” finally!
Should be very interesting to see who all comes tumbling out of the closets?
I guess its time For Lou to stop protecting the Sheriff and come clean on what he has done.
Cal you didn’t get a pic of my truck. What you don’t like Germans?
I guess I’m not liked anywhere.
question for anyone..
Does a sheriffs mechanic have the Illinois Vehicle exemption for operating a motor vehicle with lights and sirens ?…He was driving that Sheriffs marked tahoe towing the snowmobile trailer.
He isn’t a police officer
Not hard to get forty to fifty marchers when your paying time and a half. Lou, can’t wait for next years Italian Festival Fund Raiser, just make sure you delete my name from the county computers though.
O’Neill: LOSE WEIGHT!
A diet between now and election day will work wonders for this campaign. Campaigning during the week prior to election day 25 lbs. lighter will definitely get him some more votes.
LOL! Zane accuses the sheriff of violating the law by riding in a car that MIGHT not have registration – we don’t know that since we don’t see the rear plate, if any.
Okay, let’s just say that there are NO plates on that car.
Everyone else would arrest the driver of the car who appears to be Gary Lang.
Only Zane Seipler would let the driver slide over and then ticket a passenger for the violation.
Far fetched?
Nope, that’s Zane’s style. He’s done it before and admitted it. Some other things never change, right Zane?
Just – how about all of the deputies that did the same thing more than once lied about it and did not get fired, just a 3 day suspension?
This may well have been considered normal practice in that dept.
Once she got behind the wheel, she was responsible and did not have insurance. It was a just ticket.
Zane got fired for being a whistleblower for far more serious things and this was just the Nygren coverup.
Just – If you are one of those in the “far more serious”category, your day is coming.
Earth mother… If what you say is true, then why did Seipler admit to wrong doing? Certainly not because he wanted “to put that behind him.” He admitted it because it WAS wrong, it WAS on video, (a couple of times) and he was dead meat. That another deputy (with whom Zane had a close relationship) had done something similar BUT NOT THE SAME should have no bearing on this discussion.
FYI, I do not now nor have I ever worked for Nygren so you can imagine how I’m trembling with fear over your suggestion that my day is coming.
Lastly, Earth Mother, why no use your entire last name rather than just the first half?
time to clean house vote for the new candidates
The Joe Walsh sign was most apt. “Let’s take our Country back” — back to the 18th century.