A press release from District 300: D300 leaders react to press reports about political deal-making at the expense of students District 300 leaders expressed alarm and increasing skepticism today after reading press reports that some Illinois legislators are working on … Continue reading
The document just filed does look exactly as I received it (different formatting), but I bet some readers will find it interesting. IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF ILLINOIS WESTERN DIVISION ZANE SEIPLER, Plaintiff V. … Continue reading
The teachers in Cary Grade Schools are teaching. They could be striking as the School Board imposed a contract on them. But, they’re not striking. They want to talk more. The meeting is at the Cary Junior High. = = … Continue reading
The headline is boring, but the change being considered could take away your right to vote for the delegates of your choice for the Republican Presidential Nominating Convention. Thanks to Illinois Review for pointing the way, and as its Editor … Continue reading
An email to McHenry County Republicans from State Senator Dan Duffy: Subject: Illinois GOP Chairman, Pat Brady, meeting in Nunda Township this Wednesday The grass roots ground war against the TAX and SPEND DEMOCRATS kicks off right here in McHenry … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Hultgren, Illinois Representatives, Call On Illinois Legislature To Enact Concealed-Carry Legislation Geneva, IL – U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (IL-14) today released the following statement regarding a letter he recently sent to Illinois leaders, … Continue reading
A press release from a McHenry County Democratic Party activist: Rally to Oppose Joe Walsh On the Woodstock Square on Thursday, Sept. 1 at 5pm – 7pm Speakers and entertainers are planned. We’ll end in time to walk two blocks to … Continue reading
Heck of a Guy blogger Allan Showalter came up with the solution to the pop-ads on my web site, as well as every other one with text. It’s called “Adblock.” You can access it here if you have words with … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: FORMER MIDWAY AIRPORT CUSTOMS OFFICER SENTENCED TO 46 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR RECEIVING BRIBES FROM RESTAURANT EMPLOYEES CHICAGO — A former U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) supervisor at Midway International Airport … Continue reading
Marengo Christine Ottolino has created enough of a stink that McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren’s Office has issued a press release that even reached McHenry County Blog. That’s the first, to the best of my knowledge. Usually, office personnel post … Continue reading
A press release from Kent Gaffney: Gaffney Named to House Armed Forces and Military Affairs Committee Wauconda, IL… Newly-appointed State Representative Kent Gaffney (R-Lake Barrington) recently received his committee appointments, highlighted by being named to the House Armed Forces and … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: CHANNAHON VILLAGE PRESIDENT CHARGED WITH FAILING TO FILE FEDERAL INDIVIDUAL AND CORPORATE INCOME TAX RETURNS CHICAGO — The village president of Channahon, which straddles Will and Grundy counties approximately 50 miles southwest … Continue reading
In about 1992, the Daily Herald started appearing on news stands in Crystal Lake. Sometime about 1993, there was a meeting at the Cary Country Club to announce that the paper was going to start covering McHenry County. Knowing that … Continue reading
Almost forgot what may turn out to be one of the more significant bits of information I picked up at State Rep. Mike Tryon’s Huntley Fish Boil. I asked McHenry County Recorder of Deeds Phyllis Walters if she was up … Continue reading
Johnsburg Village President writes the following in the fall village newsletter: Once again, summer seems to be passing too quickly. Despite some of the incredible storms we’ve been experiencing, I hope you have been able to enjoy some summer fun. … Continue reading
Probably few people remember when in the first term of State Rep. Jack Franks, he announced a $500,000 grant to Crystal Lake to make the intersection of Walkup Road and Route 176 more traffic-friendly. Not to be outdone, House Republican … Continue reading
Copy and pasted is this email dated Saturday to McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren’s top assistant Andy Zinke: Please pass this on to everyone you know. More than 14 thefts in Marengo. Subj: NO THEY ARE NOT “RUMORS” Undersheriff Andrew, … Continue reading
I guess no one should be surprised that no local media took a poll on whether people wanted tolls hiked. Chicago’s Mike Engle took on Governor Pat Quinn’s assertion that 85% of Illinois motorists understood and approved of the need … Continue reading
For some reason, I’m on the newsletter distribution list of DeKalb County Clerk & Recorder of Deeds John J. Acardo. The following information about the fall election calendar is too succinct not to copy and paste: Elections 2012 Are you … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh: CONGRESSMAN JOE WALSH TO HOST McHENRY COUNTY TOWN HALL Congressman Joe Walsh will host a town hall in Woodstock this Thursday, September 1st. He will discuss the economy, the debt ceiling vote and … Continue reading
