A press release from Congressman Don Manzullo, who is running against Congressman Adam Kinzinger in the GOP primary election: Former LaSalle County GOP Chairs Lead Rep. Don Manzullo’s Campaign Team in North Central Illinois [ROCKFORD] – The Manzullo for Congress … Continue reading
Thirteen days ago Danielle Rowe issued a press release on pension reform in which she pledged not to take a legislative pension, if elected. Today State Rep. Kent Gaffney has made the same personal promise. Rowe wasn’t first to announce … Continue reading
Those who want to see the photos posted after State Rep. candidate Danielle Rowe’s Thursday night fund raiser at Wynmare County Club in North Barrington should click here. Suffice is to say that there was a respectable crowd at the … Continue reading
A notice from the Huntley Area Tea Party: Come to the Huntley TEA Parties’ Smart Meter Event Who: The Huntley Tea Party What: Smart Meter Awareness Meeting- What’s coming your way? When: Wednesday, February 22nd, 6:30-700 PM: signup, meet and … Continue reading
Previously, McHenry County Blog has published the campaign contributions for the last quarter of 2011 for some of the hot races in the Republican primary David McSweeney Kent Gaffney Danielle Rowe Today, we’ll look at what Kane County Board Chairman … Continue reading
You really won’t know it until you get your tax bill, but the McHenry County Board decided to sweep the table of as much of our money as its members could take when they passed this year’s budget. See Who … Continue reading
Algonquin Township’s Sharon Meroni challenged the candidates running for legislative office in her part of the state, just as she challenged the candidacies of various judges, including Independent Sally Wiggins’ during the last election cycle. Her most recent action is … Continue reading
If you see the little lost Maltese dog below somewhere between Route 14 and West Crystal Lake Avenue or nearby, its owners would like you to give her a call. Mary writes, “Tully’s last sighting was mid afternoon today in … Continue reading
Here’s the scoop from Defend the Vote‘s Sharon Merconi: “The past couple of days were very busy! “As workers in the political field know all too well, the period just after filing for the ballot is a crazy time in … Continue reading
He came in second for the Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in both 2002 and 2004. His second place finish in 2004 to Jack Ryan was not rewarded with a spot on the ballot when Ryan dropped out. Instead, the … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. candidate Dave McSweeney: McSweeney Receives Tax Accountability Endorsement Barrington Hills: David McSweeney, candidate for State Representative in the 52nd District, has received the endorsement of the Tax Accountability organization. Tax Accountability is affiliated with … Continue reading
I’m not sure what this is all about. Linkedin just send the following email. It says all these people got new jobs this year. Wait a minute. Walsh did take office in January of 2011, just a year ago. … Continue reading
As I mentioned below the press release from State Senate candidate Cliff Surges, I had asked for a response from his opponent Karen McConnaughay. It has arrived. You can see it below: “Mr. Surges has just doubled down on Sen. … Continue reading
If memory serves me correctly, it was a story from the Daily Herald where the campaign contributions to Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay from county vendors first surfaced. State Senator Chris Lauzen, who is running to replace McConnaughay, brought … Continue reading
Illinois Democrats put 19-year State Senator Dave Syverson of Rockford and newly-appointed Christine Johnson of DeKalb County into the same district. Syverson has appeared on Rockford television and radio for almost two decades. He has a fifty-point margin in his … Continue reading
A press release from State Senate candidate Karen McConnaughay: Karen McConnaughay announces support for reform of state pension system Will support SB 512 to create choices for state workers and reduce taxpayer costs; Will forgo legislator pension St. Charles,IL–State Senate … Continue reading
In that Lake County State Senate District where the incumbent seemed to try to throw around her weight during a domestic dispute, there’s a Republican primary contest between former WKRS Radio talk show host and County Board member Larry Leafblad … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh: Walsh’s Weekly Wrap-Up Dear Friend, Please join me from 8:00 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, January 28th) for a Cup of Joe with Joe in Wauconda. This event is open to anyone … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office: BURGLAR SENTENCED TO 4 YEARS IN PRISON Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that Kitt Lechner, 28, of the City of McHenry was sentenced today to four years … Continue reading
I got these emails from 6th District McHenry County Board candidate Michael Stanard: Someone in McHenry County evidently “turned me in to the authorities.” < smile > This morning I got a call from Ron Brooks about my using the … Continue reading
