You know that I read politicians in parades like tea leaves. Sometimes I just let the photos speak for themselves. Algonquin’s Marc Avelar shared some photos he took on Saturday’s Algonquin Founders Day Parade. The one below may speak volumes … Continue reading
In an 18-4 vote, the 24-member McHenry County Board approved a redistricting that was recommended by its Legislative Committee. The four on the minority side of the question were Anna May Miller, who presented an amendment to include all of … Continue reading
Comments have been closed on articles about criminal cases by the Northwest Herald since sometime earlier this year. On the felony indictment of McHenry County State’s Attorney, however, comments are being allowed. Just an observation. Draw your own conclusion. = … Continue reading
A complaint has been filed by the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission against attorney Robert Bless. Bless was elected as a Republican to a District 1 McHenry County Board seat in 2008. You can read the ARDC complaint here … Continue reading
District 1 McHenry County Board member Bob Bless isn’t up for election this year, but he’s holding a fund raiser June 11th in Crystal Lake’s Porter’s restaurant. The event will be from 6:30-10:30, have an open bar and serve Hors … Continue reading
OK. I was wrong. I predicted last night that the McHenry County Board would approved what proponents insist on calling video poker. But, this morning social conservatives on the board pulled off a 13-10-1 victory. That was with the help … Continue reading
John Hammerand, Chairman of the McHenry County Board’s Liquor and License Committee has informed McHenry County Blog that the question of whether an advisory referendum will be put on the February 2nd primary election ballot will be voted upon November … Continue reading
The following has arrived from McHenry County Board member John Hammerand, Chairman of the McHenry County Liquor and License Committee: Public Hearing on Video Gambling in McHenry County The McHenry County Board’s Liquor and License Committee has scheduled a public … Continue reading
It conceivable that the McHenry County Board may allow citizens to vote whether they want slot machines and video poker in McHenry County. It would be an advisory referendum, because the legislature only allowed binding referendums that are initiated by … Continue reading
In these photos you can see Judge Michael J. Sullivan swearing in the eight McHenry County Board members who took office on Monday. From left to right are Randy Donley (R-Union), Jim Heisler (R-Crystal Lake), John Hammerand (R-Wonder Lake), Virginia … Continue reading
In these photos you can see Judge Michael J. Sullivan swearing in the eight McHenry County Board members who took office on Monday. From left to right are Randy Donley (R-Union), Jim Heisler (R-Crystal Lake), John Hammerand (R-Wonder Lake), Virginia … Continue reading
9 AM at the McHenry County Board room, half of the McHenry County Board will be sworn into office by Judge Michael J. Sullivan. The number of Democrats will rise from one to three as McHenry County Democratic ChairKathy Bergan … Continue reading
9 AM at the McHenry County Board room, half of the McHenry County Board will be sworn into office by Judge Michael J. Sullivan. The number of Democrats will rise from one to three as McHenry County Democratic ChairKathy Bergan … Continue reading
As expected, that hole in dike has manifested itself in District 5, where Republican turned Democrat Lake in the Hills trustee Jim Kennedy picked off Perry Moy two years ago. With 59% of the vote has counted, Paula Yensen is … Continue reading
As expected, that hole in dike has manifested itself in District 5, where Republican turned Democrat Lake in the Hills trustee Jim Kennedy picked off Perry Moy two years ago. With 59% of the vote has counted, Paula Yensen is … Continue reading
Former Fox River Grove Village President and, more recently, candidate for the GOP nomination for the McHenry County Board in District, has filed a final report for his campaign committee. The final $444.65 went to partially repay a $4,475.67 loan … Continue reading
Former Fox River Grove Village President and, more recently, candidate for the GOP nomination for the McHenry County Board in District, has filed a final report for his campaign committee. The final $444.65 went to partially repay a $4,475.67 loan … Continue reading
When I went to bed at 2 AM last night, newcomer Bob Bless was leading former Fox River Grove village president Bill Yocius by 36 votes. Now, after early votes have been folded into the mix, Yocius has moved to … Continue reading
When I went to bed at 2 AM last night, newcomer Bob Bless was leading former Fox River Grove village president Bill Yocius by 36 votes. Now, after early votes have been folded into the mix, Yocius has moved to … Continue reading
With about all the precincts counted in county board District 1, and other the absentee and early voting ballots outstanding, Algonquin’s Marc Munaretto and Fox River Grove’s Bob Bless seem to be destined for nomination. You may remember that I … Continue reading
