Wondering whom I would be taking pictures of in Crystal Lake’s Sunday Independence Day Parade, I asked the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce for those considered political entries. Here’s what Chamber Exec Mary Margaret Maule provided: U.S. Senator Mark Kirk … Continue reading
As an intermission between Republican politicians, the Allegiance Color Guard from Dundee came marching by. Horses pulling a stage coach also added interest. A necessary component of any parade with horses is a place to put any horse apples. The … Continue reading
When we left Crystal Lake’s 4th of July Parade, the Crystal Lake Public Library entry had just passed. Next up was Congressman Peter Roskam. His wife Elizabeth was holding up one of his yard signs. Bruce Rauner’s and Randy Hultgren’s … Continue reading
Readers know that my primary reason for attending parades is to look out for political implications. But what gave me the biggest kick was the Crystal Lake Strikers playing “Wipe Out” in front of the First United Methodist Church. There … Continue reading
From an email: Please join us TOMORROW to celebrate the birth of our nation at the Crystal Lake Independance Day parade. I would be honored to have you walk with me. Please bring your whole family! PARADE INFORMATION Sunday July 6th – … Continue reading
The following email from Jeremy Sawyer, Deputy Intern and Volunteer Coordinator, asks for local folks to march with Bruce Rauner in Sunday’s Independence Day Parade: I’m writing to inform you about an upcoming event for the Bruce Rauner Campaign for … Continue reading
Here are photos sent by the McHenry County Young Republicans from the Spring Grove Independence Day Parade: … Continue reading
I mailed the complaint last week and the McHenry County Ethics Commission will hold its hearing next Thursday: The ETHICS COMMISSION has scheduled a meeting for Thursday, July 25, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. to conduct a hearing to determine sufficiency … Continue reading
A press release from the Crystal Lake Police Department: The Crystal Lake Police Department Completes the Independence Day Crackdown to Save Lives The Crystal Lake Police Department recently has completed its participation in the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Sustained … Continue reading
A statewide official, two congressmen, one county official, three candidates for McHenry County Sheriff, three County Board members and Crystal Lake City Council members were spotted at Sunday’s 4th of July Parade. I spotted signs for two state legislators, but … Continue reading
The Bill Prim for Sheriff Committee reports that forty volunteers were in the Wonder Lake 4th of July Parade. The campaign sent a number of photos, including ones of dune buggies. Look at a couple below: The float had people … Continue reading
This arrived today from the McHenry County Young Republicans: “We will be needing Parade walkers for the Independence Day Parades! “Please show us your support and come walk with us! Whether in one parade or all of them, it is … Continue reading
The details of the 10 AM parade are below: … Continue reading
A press release from the Crystal Lake Police Department about a car that hit a utility pole in front of Country Donuts: Crystal Lake Traffic Crash July 4th, 2011 On Monday, July 4th, 2011 at around 6:55am, emergency crews from … Continue reading
Congressman Joe Walsh’s campaign sends out this email in the hope that supporters will join him on the 4th of July: INDEPENDENCE DAY PARADES! JULY 4TH, 2011! We had an incredible turnout today in Crystal Lake, Mundelein and Wonder Lake. … Continue reading
It’s the 4th of July, Independence Day, but if you are expecting Crystal Lake to have fireworks tonight, you must have been gone last night. At least a half an hour of fireworks were shot off from a barge in … Continue reading
Decorated with blueberries and strawberries, this cake is perfect for the 4th of July. … Continue reading
OK. You got me. It’s July 3rd. And it wasn’t sweltering hot. I found the shade most of the hour and a half 90-something entry parade. The biggest political entry was Congressman Joe Walsh’s. He followed Congressman Don Manzullo and … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh: MORE PARADE INFORMATION Thank you to all who came out to march for Joe today in Fox Lake and Palatine. It was hot, but a ton of fun! We hope to see even … Continue reading
It is unclear where Congressman Joe Walsh will run for re-election. It is clear he will run somewhere. But, he has announced that he will run for re-election. Walsh now shares McHenry County with veteran Congressman Don Manzullo. His district … Continue reading
