It’s the first Monday in December. That’s when newly-elected county officials are sworn in statewide. The biggest news is the addition of four Democrats to the McHenry County Board. The total is now five, plus County Board Chairman Jack Franks. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Chris Spoerl
Whether asked for advice or not, I always advise Republican McHenry County Board candidates to run together. Even if they hardly ever vote the same on the County Board. I don’t think any District’s GOP candidates are putting out join … Continue reading
I was at the District 155 High School Board meeting Tuesday night and didn’t bother to listen to the concurrent McHenry County Board meeting tape. Had I, I would have heard District 3 County Board member Mike Walkup announce his … Continue reading
The McHenry County League of Women Voters will hold a forum for County Board candidates running in Districts 1, 2, and 3 on Monday, October 8th. In District 1 the following are candidates: Republican Bob Nowak Republican Christopher Spoerl Democrat … Continue reading
The McHenry County League of Women Voters will hold a forum for County Board candidates running in Districts 1, 2, and 3 on Monday, October 8th. In District 1 the following are candidates: Republican Bob Nowak Republican Christopher Spoerl Democrat … Continue reading
In its Editorial Board endorsements, Jack Franks, who seems to have enormous influence on the placement of articles, struck out. Not one Democrat running for the McHenry County Board was endorsed. Franks’ allies who trashed McHenry County Clerk candidate Joe … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: Franks, Skillicorn Asking Algonquin Township for Referendum to Abolish Highway Department WOODSTOCK, Ill. – State Rep. Allen Skillicorn is joining McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks’ call for the Algonquin Township Board … Continue reading
Under yesterday’s article putting up part of the transcript of the August 23rd Special Meetings called by eight McHenry County Board members to consider the future for Valley Hi and eliminating the positions from which Jack Franks’ patronage employees have … Continue reading
Former Cary Grade School President Christopher Spoerl has gotten a big boost in his desire to serve on the McHenry County Board. For whatever reason, Spoerl did not submit his name for consideration when the Republican Party was interviewing potential … Continue reading
Since there are a lot more readers than member of the McHenry County Board, here is what McHenry County Board Chairman asked of all candidates for appointment to Andrew Gasser’s seat, plus Chritopher Spoerl’s replies. Spoerl is the one nominated … Continue reading
This testimonial from current Cary School District Board President Scott Coffey appeared under the article reporting that McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks has nominated Chris Sproel to replace Andrew Gasser on the County Board. Chris Spoerl’s Role in Righting … Continue reading
To no one’s surprise McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks has nominated someone to replace Andrew Gasser who was not recommended by the County’s Republican Party. County Chairman Sandra Salgado offered Franks two GOP’s nominees: David Stieper, an attorney and … Continue reading
Six people are running for the Cary School Board, five for the three 4-year vacancies and one of the 2-year. Guaranteed to win a seat is 2-year candidate Vicki Pesch, who is not now a board member. For the 4-year … Continue reading
Six people are running for the Cary School Board, five for the three 4-year vacancies and one of the 2-year. Guaranteed to win a seat is 2-year candidate Vicki Pesch, who is not now a board member. For the 4-year … Continue reading
It’s too early for the Olympics, but it’s never too early to try to pry more money out of taxpayers’ pockets. At its meeting Tuesday, the Cary District 26 Grade School Board voted 4-3 to seek referendum approval to issue … Continue reading
It’s too early for the Olympics, but it’s never too early to try to pry more money out of taxpayers’ pockets. At its meeting Tuesday, the Cary District 26 Grade School Board voted 4-3 to seek referendum approval to issue … Continue reading