There’s a “Women for McSweeney” rally being held Saturday in Crystal Lake at D’Andreas Banquets at 10. On the Host Committee are Mary Alger Geri Davis Jean Marie Kapp Rebecca Kress Cara Kretz Rebecca Lee Lu Ann LeFew Anne Majewski … Continue reading
McHenry County Board member Donna Kurtz, seeking re-election for the first time after running first in her initial attempt in 2010, held a fund raiser Wednesday at Park Place, the old American Legion Home in Crystal Lake. Some people got … Continue reading
The law about campaign finance disclosure has an interesting quirk. Campaign donations do not have to be reported until they are “deposited.” So, if you hold a fundraiser on the last day of the reporting period, as McHenry County Sheriff … Continue reading
For the second Thursday night in a row, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria was the site of a Republican event. More sales tax revenue for my revenue-starved Village of Lakewood was one of my thoughts. Last week, it was for State Senate … Continue reading
The McHenry County Courthouse anyway. None of the four countywide offices in McHenry County have a Democratic candidate. While it is possible for candidates to pop up after the primary on March 20, 2012, it seems unlikely. So, the following … Continue reading
Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church began the day for those attending the first McHenry County Catholic Prayer Breakfast. Boulder Ridge Country Club was the next destination. Down Randall Road to Miller Road the cars drove. The place … Continue reading
Today, I thought it might be interesting to look at what countywide officials have in their campaign funds. This is the first year the public has not had to wait until January. The new quarterly reporting law took effect on … Continue reading
Port Edward has pleasant memories for me all the way back to visiting the Algonquin Jaycees back in the late 1960’s. Then it was only a small corner bar at Harrison and Route 62. Algonquin Founders Days luncheons, fund raisers, … Continue reading
A press release from Dr. Anne Majewski: Dr. Anne Majewski Candidate for McHenry County Coroner Dr. Anne L Majewski has announced her intent to run for McHenry County Coroner. A lifelong resident of McHenry County, Dr. Majewski is a licensed … Continue reading
This is the second part of the Mike Tryon Fish Boil story. Part 1 is here. Mike Tryon gave a short talk at his third Huntley Fish Boil. Then, he introduced the elected officials. After he was finished with the … Continue reading
What does one do when one has no announced opponent for State Representative? You know you have to keep raising money, because the Republican GOP Leader in Springfield tries to assess you for thousands to use in marginal races. ($2,500 … Continue reading
State Rep. Mike Tryon had his Huntley Fish Boil fund raiser Thursday night. It was well-attended and the weather was wonderful. More about who attended later, which included a Congressman and two congressional wives, but now the information of another … Continue reading
Thursday night, McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi announced his candidacy for a third four-year term. Distributed was “A Special Thanks to all of our Sponsors” leaflet. It contained a list of contributors of $250 or more. Two people gave … Continue reading
