Algonquin Township Assessor Bob Kunz Retiring

Bob Kunz, Algonquin Township’s Assessor since 1973, tolk his staff today that he was not running for re-election next spring. Kunz was Forrest B. Hare’s Chief Deputy when Hare retired in the middle of his second term. The Township Board, … Continue reading

Biography of Cal L Skinner – Part 9 – Responsible Republicans’ Slate, County Board Reapportionment Copy

Prior to the 1972 elections, the United States Supreme Court ruled that legislative bodies like the McHenry County Board and city councils had to be apportioned on a one-man, one-vote basis. The county board divided the county into three districts, … Continue reading

Biography of Cal L Skinner – Part 9 – Responsible Republicans’ Slate, County Board Reapportionment

Prior to the 1972 elections, the United States Supreme Court ruled that legislative bodies like the McHenry County Board and city councils had to be apportioned on a one-man, one-vote basis. The county board divided the county into three districts, … Continue reading

To Let People Vote in Township Primaries or Not – Part 1

That is the question that Republican and Democratic township central committees are now considering. Precinct committee have very little power. In their precincts, if they develop a rapport with local residents, they can influence elections. But, they can have real … Continue reading

To Let People Vote in Township Primaries or Not – Part 1

That is the question that Republican and Democratic township central committees are now considering. Precinct committee have very little power. In their precincts, if they develop a rapport with local residents, they can influence elections. But, they can have real … Continue reading

How the McHenry County Bar Association Suit Helped Elect Me State Representative

On the long, torturous way to a point about Huntley School Board President Shawn Green’s interpretation of a prerequisite to suing school district employees for money that they should not have received, I have gotten into my memory’s cul-de-sac. The … Continue reading

How the McHenry County Bar Association Suit Helped Elect Me State Representative

On the long, torturous way to a point about Huntley School Board President Shawn Green’s interpretation of a prerequisite to suing school district employees for money that they should not have received, I have gotten into my memory’s cul-de-sac. The … Continue reading