Published first by Illinois Family Action, the political arm of the Illinois Family Institute: Republicans Ignore Abortion as a Wedge Issue Written by Cal Skinner McHenry County Blog – Former Illinois State Representative In 2010 State Senator Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) … Continue reading
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At the end of December of 2015, I offered this advice to Congressman Joe Walsh about how to handle the abortion issue. He did not follow it and lost to Tammy Duckworth. Obviously, I don’t know that he would have … Continue reading
Before State Senator Dan McConchie attended the McHenry County League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night, he held a fundriser in Cary. Headlining the event was Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady. There was a good crowd, as you can see. … Continue reading
That is the way 6th District Democratic Party congressional candidate Sean Casten, supported in the Primary Election by McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks, described his position to ABC Channel 7 Eyewitness News on Easter Sunday. What does that mean? … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Gov. Rauner signs historic education funding reform bill Compromise legislation includes equitable funding for districts, more school choice for families CHICAGO (Aug. 31, 2017) – Flanked by school children and legislative leaders, Gov. … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay: Sen. McConnaughay statement on transition of Senate Republican leadership SPRINGFIELD – Following Senate Republican Leader Christine Radogno’s recent resignation announcement, Senate Republicans unanimously elected State Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) to be the … Continue reading
State Senator Karen McConnaughay, who represents Huntley, southern Crystal Lake and parts of Lake in the Hills and Algonquin is running to be top Republican in the Illinois Senate. Opposing her is former GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady. Will this … Continue reading
From State Rep. David McSweeney: I was shocked to see Senator Bill Brady’s recently filed SB 2216 [see more examples than listed below], which is described as “FY 18 Member Initiatives.” Special earmarks lead to wasteful spending and potentially corruption. I … Continue reading
State Senator Bill Brady has come up with a dynamite idea to subsidize a Barack Obama Presidential Library in Illinois. Put an income tax check-off line on income tax forms and let those who so desire donate money to the … Continue reading
Touting himself as the only reliable Republican, State Senator Bill Brady robo-called this afternoon saying he would roll back the income tax increase cut spending and attract business to Illinois “Everyone of my opponents has sold out the Democrats in … Continue reading
This afternoon I got a call from a woman who identified herself as Susan Andrerson. She didn’t say for whom she worked, however. The first question was one’s choice for Governor today: Bruce Rauner Kirk Dillard Bill Brady Dan Rutherford … Continue reading
In Monday’s Chicago Sun-Times, the lead story is that Bruce Rauner gave $250,000 to the Chicago prep school that he got his daughter admitted to. At 10:52 this morning, the following email from the Kirk Dillard campaign arrived: Media Advosory … Continue reading
A press release from the Cuba Township (just east of Algonquin Township in Lake County) Republican Party: BRUCE RAUNER AND KIRK DILLARD TOP FIRST CUBA TOWNSHIP REPUBLICANS STRAW POLL November 10, 2013 – North Barrington, Illinois – The winner of … Continue reading
It’s not just Nunda Township that can attract candidates running for the Republican nomination for Governor in Illinois. The most southwestern township in Lake County, Cuba Township, population just under 17,000, has all four coming in the next two months. … Continue reading
My favorite fund raiser of the year is the cruise put on by Family PAC every summer. On the drive down to Chicago, it was raining and 65 degrees. We feared for the worst, wondering if the boat would have … Continue reading
While all four Republican candidates for Governor were expected to make appearances at the McHenry Country Club Wednesday, only three turned up. Missing was Bruce Rauner. Bill Brady made a late morning appearance well before the four o’clock cocktail hour … Continue reading
A crowd gathered Tuesday night at the Cottage in Downtown Crystal Lake to meet Republican gubernatorial candidate State Senator Bill Brady. Brady met with McHenry County folks (plus Village Trustee Allen Skillicorn from East Dundee) at the Cottage in Downtown … Continue reading
Hosted by former State Senator and current Metra Board member Jack Schaffer, GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill Brady is making an appearance in Crystal Lake on July 16th. This coming Tuesday, July 16, from 6-8 PM there will be a Pizza … Continue reading
A testimony to the political strength that Crystal Lake’s Irene Napier has built for the Pro-Life community in McHenry County is the appearance of all four candidates for the Republican nomination for Governor at the annual Pig Roast at her … Continue reading
The following was received from State Senator Bill Brady of Bloomington this morning: Brady for Illinois On Wednesday, I will officially launch my campaign for Governor in 2014 with announcements of my candidacy in Chicago, Springfield, Marion and Bloomington. Illinois … Continue reading