Someone passed on a letter from early October from Brent Smith, whose letterhead said “McHenry County Republican Party Treasurer.” In it, Smith said that he had been appointed treasurer of the GOP Central Committee by “Chairman LeFew.” He said he … Continue reading
Saturday, McHenry County Auditor candidate Pam Palmer reported picking up $500 apiece Thursday from two road builders (Alliance Contractors, plus Peter Baker & Son) and former State Senator Dick Klemm. Perhaps it financed the mailing I got saying that the … Continue reading
Saturday, McHenry County Auditor candidate Pam Palmer reported picking up $500 apiece Thursday from two road builders (Alliance Contractors, plus Peter Baker & Son) and former State Senator Dick Klemm. Perhaps it financed the mailing I got saying that the … Continue reading
Chuck Keeshan of the Daily Herald is reporting that Ringwood Village President Rich Mack will challenge State Rep. Mike Tryon for the chairmanship of the McHenry County Republican Chairmanship. Ironically, Mack bills himself as a “consensus builder.” At least the … Continue reading
Chuck Keeshan of the Daily Herald is reporting that Ringwood Village President Rich Mack will challenge State Rep. Mike Tryon for the chairmanship of the McHenry County Republican Chairmanship. Ironically, Mack bills himself as a “consensus builder.” At least the … Continue reading
McHenry County Republicans will have their annual Lincoln Day Dinner Saturday night at the Lakemoor Banquet Hall just across the county line in Lake County. I remember hearing former Republican County Chairman tell of searching for a site in McHenry … Continue reading
McHenry County Republicans will have their annual Lincoln Day Dinner Saturday night at the Lakemoor Banquet Hall just across the county line in Lake County. I remember hearing former Republican County Chairman tell of searching for a site in McHenry … Continue reading
Speaking of events Wednesday evening, Richard Kelly, who is challenging McHenry County Auditor Pam Palmer for the office, is holding a $35 fund raiser at the Olde Town Hall above Heisler’s Bootery in Downtown Crystal Lake from now until 7. … Continue reading
Speaking of events Wednesday evening, Richard Kelly, who is challenging McHenry County Auditor Pam Palmer for the office, is holding a $35 fund raiser at the Olde Town Hall above Heisler’s Bootery in Downtown Crystal Lake from now until 7. … Continue reading
Wednesday’s the day that former Governor George Ryan goes to jail. Neither the 7th Appellate District Court nor the U.S. Supreme Court would let him stay out on bail. And, would you believe, the New York Times mentioned former Crystal … Continue reading
Wednesday’s the day that former Governor George Ryan goes to jail. Neither the 7th Appellate District Court nor the U.S. Supreme Court would let him stay out on bail. And, would you believe, the New York Times mentioned former Crystal … Continue reading
John Coonen of the Crystal Lake Network has a poll going on the McHenry County College baseball stadium. He also wrote a piece about the public hearing on Governor Rod Blagojevich’s vetoes. It’s worth reading. And, his musings on how … Continue reading
John Coonen of the Crystal Lake Network has a poll going on the McHenry County College baseball stadium. He also wrote a piece about the public hearing on Governor Rod Blagojevich’s vetoes. It’s worth reading. And, his musings on how … Continue reading
June 8, 1916, is my father’s birthday. I found this picture from the day that he came back to the county board room to vote for Ann Hughes for county board chairman. The doctor did not understand that legislative organization … Continue reading
June 8, 1916, is my father’s birthday. I found this picture from the day that he came back to the county board room to vote for Ann Hughes for county board chairman. The doctor did not understand that legislative organization … Continue reading
Former Crystal Lake resident and heavy weight Republican political advisor to politicians ranging from former Governor George Ryan to former McHenry County and State GOP Party Chairman Al Jourdan is scheduled to get out of prison in Oxford, Wisconsin on … Continue reading
Former Crystal Lake resident and heavy weight Republican political advisor to politicians ranging from former Governor George Ryan to former McHenry County and State GOP Party Chairman Al Jourdan is scheduled to get out of prison in Oxford, Wisconsin on … Continue reading
You know it was a big day for Federal prosecutors when the Chicago Tribune puts the corruption trial of former Governor George Ryan back on its front page as the lead story. “AIDE: Ryan helped pal,” screams the five column headline. … Continue reading
