From the brain of commenter Franksies, whose previous poem was criticized: Well, of course it’s all very amateurish. But, here’s another, if you please. (apologies to John Greenleaf Whittier’s and his famous ‘Barbara Frietchie’) Up from the meadows rich with … Continue reading
Category Archives: Brian Sager
Considering Republican McHenry County Board member Michael Rein ran against Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager last year, it’s not a surprise that Sager has endorsed Democratic AFSCME union leader Carlos Acosta for the County Board. Acosta announced the endorsement on his … Continue reading
McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks has now put the fifth of his supporters on the public payroll. First were the two patronage hires in contravention of County Board Rules. Next were the two appointees to the Lake in the … Continue reading
When major changes are made in tax and spending proposals, a citizen does well to compare costs with benefits. Woodstock’s City Council scheduled a 10% property tax cut for Tuesday night’s meeting. Real estate taxpayers would pay $923,937 less in … Continue reading
Woodstock Mayor and Greenwood Township Republican Precinct Committeeman sent the following July 22nd email of resignation of his GOP Committeeman post. Upon consideration of conversations at last night’s meeting of Republican Precinct Committee Men and Women, I have determined the … Continue reading
Just thought you’d like to know the mayors and village presidents who have endorsed Jack Franks as of 7-12-16: City of Harvard Mayor Jay Nolan City of McHenry Mayor Susan Low City of Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager Village of Algonquin … 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
State Rep. Jack Franks is holding his annual breakfast fundraiser this Saturday morning at Donley’s south of Union. The price is $40 per person, but the Democrat is willing to accept more. $2,500 is listed on the back. Committee members … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan Duffy:: Senator Dan Duffy Endorses Dan McConchie for State Representative in 51st District LAKE BARRINGTON, August 27, 2015 – Senator Dan Duffy announced today that he is endorsing Dan McConchie for state representative … Continue reading
State Rep. Jack Franks and Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager, a member of Franks’ fundraising “Host Committee,” met with Governor Bruce Rauner in Woodstock when he was in town to brief the Woodstock City Council and McHenry County Board on his … Continue reading
The following seek to succeed former State Senator Jack Schaffer on the Metra Board. It’s a paying position–$15,000 per year–but not exempt from political heat. Dennis Adams, McHenry, former McHenry County College Board member, McHenry alderman and candidate for Mayor, … Continue reading
There was a Woodstock meeting Wednesday night, the same night the Grafton Township Republican Central Committee organized. It consisted mainly of the little townships Republican Precinct Committeemen who did not attend the organization meeting called by Michael McCleary and enough … Continue reading
The August fund raiser for McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi was the biggest I’ve seen in a long time. The Boulder Hill Country Club was packed. And, this for a man not up for re-election for three more years. … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County Treasurer candidate Glenda Miller: “Centsible” Choice for County Treasurer Glenda Miller, currently Chief Deputy McHenry County Treasurer and Republican candidate for County Treasurer garnered several endorsements in the past week. Miller, 57, recently announced … Continue reading
A friend of McHenry County Blog has forwarded an invitation to Democrat State Rep. Jack Franks’ September 29th fundraising breakfast at Donley’s Wild West Town. The Jesse White Tumblers will perform. As usual Franks provides a list of those who … Continue reading
Saturday evening at future State Rep. Barb Wheeler’s fund raiser in Wauconda, I was told that State Rep. Jack Franks had been seen passing a petition to elect the head of McHenry County government at Fiesta Days. My immediate thought … Continue reading
Part-Time Pundit John Bambenek is taking on State Senators who are planning to make it much more difficult for anyone not considered “media” to do in-depth research about what local governments do by passing Senate Bill 1655. The Northwest Herald’s … Continue reading
Yesterday was one of the biggest fundraisers for the McHenry County Republican Central Committee. My guess is that parking along the road during previous golf outings has led to the “No Parking” signs there now. Time was that late comers … Continue reading
Lack of inter-connectivity has always been the problem in delivering bus service to the suburbs. To get from one town to the next, you had to be able to get from your home to the bus stop. During the 1974 … Continue reading
I found this Wisconsin license plate in the parking lot of D’Andrea the night of the event for Appellate Court Justices Mary Schostok and Ann Jorgensen. While looking for a big, lit up Nygren sign in the parking lot, I … Continue reading