Biography of Cal Skinner, Sr. – Part 7 – Running for County Auditor, Precinct Committeeman, Calling the Meeting that Led to McHenry County College Copy

In honor of the anniversary of my father’s 100 birth year, I continue this series about his life: In 1963, my mother and I attended the Illinois Crime Commission’s summer hearings held in the old county board room at what … Continue reading

Biography of Cal Skinner, Sr. – Part 7 – Running for County Auditor, Precinct Committeeman, Calling the Meeting that Led to McHenry County College

In 1963, my mother and I attended the Illinois Crime Commission’s summer hearings held in the old county board room at what is now Woodstock City Hall. It was twice the size of the current Woodstock City Council Chambers. Crime … Continue reading

Message of the Day – A Sign

Since I have an article about the McHenry County Treasurer’s office below, today is as good a one as any to post this sign. It’s a political sign that helped me (barely) win the 1966 Republican June primary election for … Continue reading

Message of the Day – A Sign

Since I have an article about the McHenry County Treasurer’s office below, today is as good a one as any to post this sign. It’s a political sign that helped me (barely) win the 1966 Republican June primary election for … Continue reading