Messages the Democrats Didn’t Get Out – District 3

Continuing to show you the side of the mailing designed by the McHenry County Democratic Party, today we look at the message about District 3 County Board candidates. This piece was delivered to some households, but apparently not to many, … Continue reading

Mike Walkup Campaigns for District 3 Seat, Compares Tax Cut Leadership on County Board with Tax Hiking Democratic Opponents

As Jack Franks’ anti-Mike Walkup mailing was being delivered, a positive piece from opponent Mike Walkup was also hitting mailboxes from Crystal Lake to McHenry. It did not mention Franks, Walkup’s opponent for the McHenry County Board Chairmanship. It touted … Continue reading

NWH Endorses Chirikos, Gasser, Gottemoller & Kopsell

The Northwest Herald started rolling out its endorsements Friday. For District 1 on the McHenry County Board, the paper endorsed the incumbent Democrat and the non-incumbent Republican: Nick Chirikos (D-Algonquin) Andrew Gasser (R-Fox River Grove) Odd man out was incumbent … Continue reading

High Property Taxes Dominate County Board Forum

Andrew Gasser: “McHenry County is the 29th most expensive county to live in the nation, not Illinois, in the U.S.” Joe Gottemoller: “[We need to] hold the line on taxes. The County portion is flat.” Chuck Wheeler: “I believe in … Continue reading

Message of the Day – A Yard Sign

This yard sign for Pat Quinn is fresh from Governor’s Day at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield. I found it at the Farm Bureau tonight where the McHenry County Democratic Central Committee was meeting. State Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) … Continue reading

John Jung Running for County Board in District 5

Former McHenry County Board member John Jung is gearing up for another try. Jung was defeated by Lake in the Hills Village Trustee Paula Yensen last fall. She won by 1,223 in the hard-fought battle. I have long contended that … Continue reading

Nunda Township Open Space Referendum

In 2006, there were two open space referendums on the ballot in Nunda Township. One passed and the other narrowly lost. You can see the parcels that were identified two years below (click to enlarge this image or any other): … Continue reading

Local Democrats Mourn Murder of Arkansas Democratic Party Chairman

A press release from the McHenry County Democratic Party: McHENRY COUNTY DEMOCRATSEXPRESS SHOCK AT ARKANSAS KILLING CRYSTAL LAKE—Kathy Bergan Schmidt, Chair of the Democratic Party of McHenry County expressed her shock and dismay at the assassination of Arkansas Democratic Party … Continue reading

Local Democrats Mourn Murder of Arkansas Democratic Party Chairman

A press release from the McHenry County Democratic Party: McHENRY COUNTY DEMOCRATSEXPRESS SHOCK AT ARKANSAS KILLING CRYSTAL LAKE—Kathy Bergan Schmidt, Chair of the Democratic Party of McHenry County expressed her shock and dismay at the assassination of Arkansas Democratic Party … Continue reading

McHenry County Fair Democrats

Finally made it to the McHenry County Fair Sunday afternoon. Should have gone earlier. The price for us old geezers was only $3. Naturally, I decided to find all the political booths. I went by the two power party booths, … Continue reading

McHenry County Fair Democrats

Finally made it to the McHenry County Fair Sunday afternoon. Should have gone earlier. The price for us old geezers was only $3. Naturally, I decided to find all the political booths. I went by the two power party booths, … Continue reading

Letting the Democrats Speak for Themselves

I wasn’t the only one staying up late to bring you the news about the McHenry County Democratic Party’s slating of four candidates in spots they could not find anyone to run for in their primary election. Democratic Party Central … Continue reading

Letting the Democrats Speak for Themselves

I wasn’t the only one staying up late to bring you the news about the McHenry County Democratic Party’s slating of four candidates in spots they could not find anyone to run for in their primary election. Democratic Party Central … Continue reading