29-Year Old Crystal Lake Marine Nathan McHone Killed in Afghanistan in “Helicopter Mishap”

A press release from the U.S. Marine Corps: Six Hawaii-based Marines killed in Afghanistan helicopter mishap identified MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Kaneohe Bay – The Department of Defense released the names of six Marines killed Jan. 19 when their CH-53D … Continue reading

Manzullo Blast Pentagon for Weakening U.S. Defense Industry

The following press release has been received from 16th District Congressman Don Manzullo: Manzullo: Pentagon Continues to Send American Jobs Overseas, Weaken U.S. Defense Industrial Base [WASHINGTON]  Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL) today said the Pentagon has again flouted the Buy American … Continue reading

Route 14 Businesses Honoring Honoring Sgt. Jason A. McLeod

My friend Pete Castillo and I were at Keith and Route 14 when the funeral procession of Sgt. Jason A. McLeod was driving to the cemetery. Police cars, fire engines, ambulances, the hearse, the limo with the family, motor cyclists … Continue reading

What’s Your Reaction to the President’s Action in Afghanistan?

That was my question to Molly McQueen, the student who sends me press releases about programs sponsored by the Student Peace Action Network at McHenry County College. Here’s her answer: “I don’t agree with Obama’s decision to send more troops into Afghanistan, … Continue reading

Afghanistan Deployed Illinois National Guard Major Arrested for Bribery and Conspiracy

Chicago crooks have apparently gone international by way of the Illinois National Guard. A Major Christopher P. West with hometown listed as Chicago has been arrested Monday in Chicago for bribery and conspiracy. He and co-defendant Air Force Tech. Sgt. … Continue reading

Afghanistan Deployed Illinois National Guard Major Arrested for Bribery and Conspiracy

Chicago crooks have apparently gone international by way of the Illinois National Guard. A Major Christopher P. West with hometown listed as Chicago has been arrested Monday in Chicago for bribery and conspiracy. He and co-defendant Air Force Tech. Sgt. … Continue reading