More Convention Delegates File

In our first look at National Convention Delegate and Alternate filings, the only Democrat was Hillary Clinton. Now, two more candidates have filed petitions–Martin O’Malley and Bernie Sanders. Jan Sorensen from 969 Golf Course Road in Crystal Lake is the … Continue reading

Bikini Cover-up at Wheeler’s Fund Raiser

“Teeni Weenie Bikini” was the come-on for State Rep.-to-be Barb Wheeler Saturday in Wauconda. There may have been some at Lindy’s Landing on Bangs Lake, but they were covered up. Some people might wonder why people running unopposed for the … Continue reading

Three Congressmen in Crystal Lake Saturday, Peter Roskam Makes First Political Foray to McHenry County Part of His District

What may have been the major political event of the run-up to the March 20th primary election took place Saturday morning at D’Anrea’s Saturday morning. Politicians everywhere courting voters. It was the third annual Pro-Life Unity Breakfast put on by … Continue reading

Santorum and Gingrich Illinois Coordinators’ Takes on Presidential Objection Withdrawals

I gave you the information passed on by Presidential candidate Rick Santorum’s Illinois Chairman here. Now, here’s what Santorum’s Illinois Coordinator Jon Zahm says, “Leadership from the Romney campaign (Dan Rutherford), Gingrich campaign (Bruce Hansen and Nick Provenzano), Paul campaign … Continue reading

$10.63 a Vote Passes Rockford Roads Sales Tax Referendum

McHenry County political consultant Jim Thacker, who cut his teeth getting Don Manzullo elected in 1992, made his statewide reputation by engineering Al Salvi’s U.S. Senate primary victory in 1996 and re-enforced it when he managed Rockford independent candidate for … Continue reading

$10.63 a Vote Passes Rockford Roads Sales Tax Referendum

McHenry County political consultant Jim Thacker, who cut his teeth getting Don Manzullo elected in 1992, made his statewide reputation by engineering Al Salvi’s U.S. Senate primary victory in 1996 and re-enforced it when he managed Rockford independent candidate for … Continue reading