Wilcox Introduces Township Elimination by Referendum Bill Filling Blanks in McSweeney Bill

A press release from State Senator Craig Wilcox: Wilcox Consolidation Bill Adds Vital Taxpayer Protection Clauses Springfield, IL. – State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) filed legislation Wednesday to ensure local government consolidation puts taxpayers first. Senate Bill 1567 contains specific … Continue reading

Wilcox Reports

A press release from State Senator Craig Wilcox: Senate Week in Review: Jan. 28-Feb.1, 2019 Springfield, IL. – The arctic cold that slammed Illinois didn’t deter Senate lawmakers from meeting as they returned for their second week of session starting Jan. … Continue reading

Governor Amendatorily Vetoes Abolition of McHenry County Townships by Referendum Bill Killing Vote This Year

Guaranteeing that no referendum will be on the ballot to abolish any township in McHenry County this spring is an amendatory veto of State Rep. David McSweeney’s House Bill 4637. The General Assembly which could address the veto has already … Continue reading

Steve Doherty Appointed to Replace Craig Wilcox on the County Board

Last night the nomination of Democratic Party McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks to replace Franks’ critic Republican Craig Wilcox, who resigned to take Pam Althoff’s State Senate seat, was approved with 19 out of 22 possible votes. Abstaining were … Continue reading

McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally Opposes Legalization of Recreational Pot

The following letter was sent by McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally to legislators who will represent McHenry County next year: I am writing to offer my basis for opposing the expected legislation legalizing cannabis for recreational use in Illinois. … Continue reading

Election Results from Five Crystal Lake Precincts

Five precincts vote at the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach House. 1,164 people voted on election day in Algonquin Township Precincts 7, 13, 19, 25 and 36. Here are the totals by office, Republican listed first, that I thought … Continue reading

More Election Humor from Bull Valley

Veterans and union members put up this display in support of Congressman Randy Hultgren’s, State Senator Craig Wilcox’ and McHenry County Board members John Jung’s and Michael Rein’s elections this fall. There is also support for the referendum to put … Continue reading