Karen McConnaughay Meets and Greets Local Republican Activists at Lakewood’s Lou Malnati’s

Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay brought her campaign for the Illinois State Senate to Lakewood’s Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Thursday night. Nothing like free eats to bring out a crowd.  And Lou Manati’s pizza.  What a treat! The event featured … Continue reading

McHenry Township Republicans Raise Money

Saturday afternoon, McHenry Township Republicans gathered at the McHenry Moose for a pig roast and to hear candidates make their pitches. McHenry County Blog prevailed upon attendee Becky Kress to share her photos. McHenry County Board member Barb Wheeler, who … Continue reading

John O’Neill Holds Fund Raiser

Prairie Isle Golf Club was the site for a Tuesday fund raiser for District 3 McHenry County Board candidate John O’Neill. O’Neill is one of five Republican candidates vying for four slots on the fall 2012 ballot. With incumbent Barb … Continue reading

Bill Brady McHenry County Campaign Meeting June 23rd

The first campaign meeting for Republican candidate for Governor Bill Brady is tomorrow. The details: When:  Wednesday, June 23, 2010 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Where: Liberty Self Storage,  4114 Route 176 Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (815) 459-1776. This meeting … Continue reading

Nunda Township GOP Snags Politicos for Celebrity Cook Fund Raiser

Under Brent Smith’s leadership, the Nunda Township Republican Central Committee has held the first of its monthly meetings. There was even a commemorative cake. Now, Nunda Township Republicans are rolling out a fund raising raffle, the prize for which will … Continue reading

Same Ol’, Same Ol’ for County GOP

The leadership team of the McHenry County Republican Central Committee will be the same as it has been the last two years. State Rep. Mike Tryon of Crystal Lake continues as Chairman. Vice Chairwoman will be McHenry’s Kathy Kuchta. Harvard’s … Continue reading

The Night the Lights Went Out While Jason Plummer Was Speaking

Last night at Crystal Lake’s 1776 restaurant will be a night that Jason Plummer, an aggressive Downstate candidate for lieutenant governor, will remember forever. How do I know? Because I’ve been on the same route he took twice, once in … Continue reading

8th District Watch – Joe Walsh Announces Supporters, Endorsements

The following press release from congressional candidate Joe Walsh is presented for your information: Lake Zurich, IL, January 12, 2010. Joe Walsh Candidate for Congress in the IL  8th District is announcing support and endorsements. Walsh continues to receive endorsements … Continue reading

Prairie Grove Village Board Meeting Packed with Upset Hunters, Gun Owners

Republicans of all ages, including many members of the McHenry County Young Republicans, hunters, sportsman, and local residents packed the Prairie Grove Village Hall last night. The Second Amendment advocates were inspired by a Saturday article in the Northwest Herald … Continue reading

U.S. Senate Candidate Ed Varga Speaks to McHenry County YR’s, Statewide Forum Today

The patriotic decor of Crystal Lake’s 1776 restaurant was an ideal setting for Wednesday night’s meeting of the McHenry County Young Republicans. It was so much more appropriate that the little room in the Pizza Hut basement outside the men’s … Continue reading

Young Republicans Gather in Barrington to Meet Candidates

Area Young Republicans gathered for a picnic and meet the candidates session in Barrington Sunday. Below you see the organizations’ leaders. Speaking here is McHenry County Young Republican President Bryan Javor. Collin Corbett, the President of the Lake County Young … Continue reading

YR’s Elect Officers

The McHenry County Young Republicans elected officers this week. Bryan Javor will be leading the 700-person organization for the second year. Other officers are Erica Poremba, re-elected Vice-Chairwoman Garret Hill, re-elected Secretary Austin, re-elected Treasurer Salvatore Cucinella, re-appointed Membership Chairman … Continue reading

McHenry County Young Republicans Welcome Back College Students

The McHenry County Young Republicans haven’t forgotten that college students get involved in politics. The county organization is trying to connect with those who have returned home for the summer. The following press release has been received: MCYR Welcomes Back … Continue reading

Saturday’s Young Republican Rally

A bit late to report on the YR’s VFW rally last Saturday night, but there’s no competition from the local daily papers, so here’s what I have. First we have Young Republican President Bryan Javor talking to Crystal Lake city … Continue reading