We’ve seen candidates group together to put out mailings before. Most recently, what I am calling the “Red Team” because of the color of most of their signs, went together to finance a mailing featuring State Rep. Mike Tryon’s endorsement … Continue reading
With all the hit pieces this past week against Steve, Reick, the real Republican candidate running for the GOP nomination for State Rep., it occurs to me that the McHenry Township Republican Party’s St. Patrick Day Meet & Greet and … Continue reading
An email from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: This contentious primary season will soon be over. As a reminder, early voting ends March 14 at 7pm and official voting day is March 15. Please do remember to vote. But as this … Continue reading
Barb Wheeler has no opposition in the Republican Primary Election (and never has) or in the General Election yet this year (she had an opponent in 2014), but she is still raising money. That which came in big chunks since … Continue reading
The following invitation to a fundraiser on March 9th at 31 North Banquets in McHenry for Congressman Randy Hultgren has been forwarded by McHenry County Republican Party Chairman Sandra Salgado: … Continue reading
Information from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: Human Trafficking Rep. Wheeler and Refuge for Women to host informational seminar. Join Representative Barbara Wheeler and Refuge for Women for a special human trafficking awareness seminar on February 24, 2016. The seminar will … Continue reading
The current Republican legislator quoted most prominently by Rich Miller in his Capitol Fax was State Rep. Barb Wheeler. What President Barack Obama said allowed Wheeler “to issue [a] statement like the one from GOP Rep. Barb Wheeler: ‘The President … Continue reading
While your McHenry County Blogster cowered from the cold last night putting up banner ads for Circuit Court candidate Demetri Tsilimigras and State’s Attorney candidate Patrick Kenneally, a Friend of McHenry County Blog was taking photos and gathering the information … Continue reading
Wednesday night State Rep. Barb Wheeler used an automated poll mainly to find out how her constituents stand on wedge issues. There was a question about guns. There was a question about abortion. Maybe I missed one that a reader … Continue reading
It takes 60 to pass a bill. That means 60 votes can kill a bill. State Rep. David McSweeney has crusaded against the proposed retirement tax being seriously considered by Springfield biggies. When last checked, he had 56 signed up on … Continue reading
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
This appears five days after it arrived, but it has been a busy week. Week in Review for week of December 7, 2015 From an update on the budget talks, to lottery payouts, to a new tax proposal, and even … Continue reading
A report from State Rep. Barb Wheeler (a little out of date, but still some items of interest): Week in Review for week of November 30, 2015 National Foundation for Women Legislators Wheeler Named Midwest Regional Director for Non-Partisan National … Continue reading
State Rep. David McSweeney has introduced a resolution that states the belief that the Illinois Income Tax Act should not be amended to permit taxing retirement income. The 31 signing onto the idea follow: Rep. David McSweeney – Brandon W. … Continue reading
Can’t remember where I read that Governor Bruce Rauner was saying that there would be no budget until January, but I can tell you why there won’t be a budget and massive tax hike passed before the end of filing … Continue reading
I wrote all the local Republican legislators an email with the following subject line: Please tell me if you will vote for a retirement tax. Included was the following paragraph from a Chicago Tribune article with the link, which is … Continue reading
A report from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: Week in Review for week of October 5, 2015 Members of the Illinois House and Senate will finally return to Springfield onOctober 20 to hopefully end this unprecedented budget impasse. As Illinois passed … Continue reading
State Rep. Barb Wheeler has decided that her favorite for the Republican nomination for President is Marco Rubio. Asked, “Why?” she replied, He is the most articulate on the issues. He is conservative with a proven track record of his … Continue reading
A communication from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: Week in Review for week of August 31, 2015 Yesterday, our area honored the life a true hero and public servant. Police Lieutenant Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, affectionately know as G.I. Joe, was laid … Continue reading
Considering the policeman’s murder in Fox Lake State Rep. Barb Wheeler and State Senator Pam Althoff are cancelling the party scheduled for Thursday night at Blarney Island. … Continue reading
