The Cary-Grove High School web page announces that a Halloween prank led to the locking down of Cary-Grove High School. Anyone with details is invited to share them in the comment section. … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: October 2011
Two comments on national events were issued by Congressman Randy Hultgren: Hultgren Statement On UNESCO’s Vote To Admit Palestine Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (IL-14) today issued the following statement after the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural … Continue reading
This press release arrived from Congressman Joe Walsh this morning before the Obama Administration announced that UNESCO would stop getting its $60 million annual subsidy from United States taxpayers. Rep. Walsh Condemns UNESCO Vote for Palestinian Statehood “It’s time to … Continue reading
Michael Medved interviewed Steven Brill today about his new book, “Class Warfare.” He is a big proponent of performance pay for teachers. Brill cited a school building in Harlem in which half was occupied by a regular public school and … Continue reading
As I understand the concept of the McHenry County SportsPlex planned for Lakewood, Illinois, it is to be a regional facility drawing teams from throughout the country. Sure, it will aim to find players in the immediate vicinity of McHenry … Continue reading
A press release from the Lake County Tea Party about misdeeds at the Grayslake Grade School District. Lake County State’s Attorney Finds District 46 School Board Member Committed Felonies State’s Attorney will not prosecute (Round Lake, IL – October 31, … Continue reading
Here is Joe Gottemoller’s announcement of his candidacy for the McHenry County Board in District 3: Crystal Lake attorney Joe Gottemoller has announced he will seek the office of McHenry County Board member for District 3 in the 2012 election. … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh: Walsh’s Weekly Wrap-Up Dear Friend, This week, I sent a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder asking him to resign for the role he played in the subsequent cover-up of the failed Fast … Continue reading
It’s too bad that it takes so long to post photos. I still haven’t finished the Marengo Settlers Day Parade from a couple of weeks ago. When we stopped looking at what entries offered on that beautiful day in Marengo, … Continue reading
I had stopped looking at the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department’s press release page. That’s because I always read them in the Northwest and Daily Heralds before they were posted for public consumption. And, the press releases could not be copied … Continue reading
An email from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Last week we learned that the United States’ credit rating is at risk of a downgrade by another ratings agency before the end of 2011. This is a stark reminder of the consequences of … Continue reading
A press release from the Crystal Lake Police Department: October 31st, 2011 Halloween Sex Offender Address Compliance Verification This Halloween the Crystal Lake Police Department’s Targeted Response Unit will be conducting Sex Offender and Violent Offender Against Youth address verification … Continue reading
Former Huntley School District 158 Board President is running for the McHenry County Board in a very crowded District contest. Today he sent me the link to his new web site. It’s pretty sparse at the moment, but there is … Continue reading
The Rockford office of the U.S. Attorney’s Office moved into their new digs last week. And today, there’s the official dedication of the new building for which Congressman Don Manzullo and Senator Dick Durbin managed to get inserted into budgets … Continue reading
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church began the day for those attending the first McHenry County Catholic Prayer Breakfast. Boulder Ridge Country Club was the next destination. Down Randall Road to Miller Road the cars drove. The place … Continue reading
Thanks to Capitol Fax Blog for the following: Meanwhile, Reuters columnist David Clay Johnston reports that Navistar, Continental Tire, Motorola, Ford, Chrysler, Mitsubishi and other big Illinois companies are keeping the state taxes deducted from their workers’ paychecks. “If you’re … Continue reading
Previously, McHenry County Blog has reported on the contributions from Commonwealth Edison, Ameren and others to State Senator Pam Althoff and State Rep. Jack Franks. Both voted to override Governor Pat Quinn’s veto, Franks a last minute switch. State Senator … Continue reading
When Governor Dan Walker was in office, fall sessions were called “veto override sessions.” The next Democratic Party Governor, Rod Blagojevich has similar problems. As this past week shows, the third Democratic Party Governor in a row can’t get along … Continue reading
An email from Congressman Joe Walsh: After spending the week in Washington, I am very pleased and excited to have a full weekend ahead of me. As we continue to enjoy the beautiful fall weather, please consider joining me for … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Health Department sent through the Sheriff’s Department’s emergency notification system: McHenry County Department of Health Educates Community of Pertussis (WHooping Cough): 31 confirmed cases in McHenry County Pertussis (or whooping cough) cases now … Continue reading