That’s what this reminder from the McHenry County Department of Transportation says: “The McHenry County Division of Transportation will be holding an open house this Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the Crystal Lake City … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: Althoff, Tryon to host town hall meeting McHENRY, Ill. – State Sen. Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) and State Rep. Michael Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) will be hosting a town hall meeting for constituents this … Continue reading
“Senator Elect Mark Kirk and Congressman Elect Joe Walsh will hold a town hall style meeting in Crystal Lake on Saturday. “Both elected officials want to express their gratitude for the support they received from McHenry County Republicans. “They also … Continue reading
Here’s what Patriots United just sent out: Newly elected Senator Mark Kirk will be in Crystal Lake this Saturday and you are invited to join him in his first Town Hall Meeting in our area since being elected. Town Hall … Continue reading
Have you noticed that the smart candidates are getting their message out early? I’ve gotten two mailings from Scott Lee Cohen, for instance. It looks like he is trying to become the “None of the Above” candidate. When I stopped … Continue reading
The line most in keeping with McHenry County Blog’s philosophy was uttered by State Senator Pam Althoff Tuesday night to crowd of about thirty people in the Crystal Lake City Hall: “Government is a participatory sport…There is a responsibility on … Continue reading
Sometimes people ask for advice on how to win an election. If I were running for office in Crystal Lake, I would go door-to-door seeking petition signatures on a binding referendum to abolish home rule. It would be a lot … Continue reading
Keely Cat is not going to be happy about this. I am featuring a cat, but it’s not him. It’s a more appropriate to Halloween black feral cat. Along with its colleagues it hangs out across the street from Crystal … Continue reading
Keely Cat is not going to be happy about this. I am featuring a cat, but it’s not him. It’s a more appropriate to Halloween black feral cat. Along with its colleagues it hangs out across the street from Crystal … Continue reading
The morning sun must have been just right as I went to the Crystal Lake City Hall to file more Freedom of Information requests after dropping my son off for his first day of school last Wednesday. I had noticed … Continue reading
The morning sun must have been just right as I went to the Crystal Lake City Hall to file more Freedom of Information requests after dropping my son off for his first day of school last Wednesday. I had noticed … Continue reading
That was the question that I and two Crystal Lake Library employees pondered last Wednesday. I went to the library to look at the most recent audit. The one that should have been finished sometime last fall. The information lady … Continue reading
That was the question that I and two Crystal Lake Library employees pondered last Wednesday. I went to the library to look at the most recent audit. The one that should have been finished sometime last fall. The information lady … Continue reading
This sign stands in front of Crystal Lake City Hall’s front door. It is an invitation to any mother with a newborn that she can leave her child at city hall without any criminal penalties. The program was advanced by … Continue reading
This sign stands in front of Crystal Lake City Hall’s front door. It is an invitation to any mother with a newborn that she can leave her child at city hall without any criminal penalties. The program was advanced by … Continue reading
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
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
