Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats looking at answers to the question of how to protect students from gun violence. And the candidates had a minute to answer the question My … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats looking at answers to the question of campaign contributions. And the candidates had a minute to answer the question My notes are below: 32nd District … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats looking at answers to the question of what to do with the State’s budget shortfall. And the candidates had a minute to answer the question … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seat looking at answers to the question of whether property taxes should be capped or reduced and “how do you propose to help schools and libraries–two … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seat looking at answers to the abortion question, whether it should be legal/criminalized. My notes are below: 32nd District Republican Craig Wilcox – “I would never … Continue reading
Before State Senator Dan McConchie attended the McHenry County League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night, he held a fundriser in Cary. Headlining the event was Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady. There was a good crowd, as you can see. … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seat looking at answers to whether the use of marijuan for recreational use should be legalized. I did not take verbatim notes, by the way. … Continue reading
Rather than staying up late tonight to write a comprehensive article on the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats, I think I’ll do separate articles on varioius questions. First up, whether they would tax … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan McConchie: Motorists can purchase multi-year vehicle registration starting in 2021 Springfield, IL… Gov. Bruce Rauner signed legislation Monday, sponsored by State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) and State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield), giving … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan McConchie: Sen. Dan McConchie Endorses Chris Bos For Open State House Seat Lake Zurich – August 7, 2018 – Today State Senator Dan McConchie released the following statement supporting and endorsing Chris Bos … Continue reading
Walking slightly behind the Drew Georgi entry in Crystal Lake’s Independence Day Parade was Tom Georges. He looked like a candidate, so I asked him what he was running for. “State Senate” was the answer. He is running against incumbent … Continue reading
Cary, IL… Partnering with local health providers and organizations, State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) is hosting a FREE Senior Health Fair on Tuesday, July 24 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School … Continue reading
Nelwy-elected Algonquin Township Republican Party Chairman Glen Swanson hosted a fundraiser at Pablo’s in Crystal Lake Thursday night. The entrance fee was $35 apiece. There were no cut rates for Republican Precinct Committeemen. Legislators attended. State Senator Dan McConchie and … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan McConchie: Sen. McConchie to host a series of Coffee and Conversations All constituents are invited to chat about state issues over coffee Springfield, IL… State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) will be hosting … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan McConchie: McConchie to host Federal Tax Reform Seminar Senator McConchie will be providing constituents with a legislative update including information on the recently enacted FY19 budget. All constituents are invited to attend the event … Continue reading
The legislation (Senate Bill 3256) requiring a 72-hour waiting period between the time when one buys a gun and when one is allowed to take it from the store has passed both the Senate and the House. Here is how … Continue reading
Looking at an email from the Better Government Association, I found an endorsement of State Rep. David McSweeney’s House Bill 4637, of fifteen bills the organization is supported. The email describes the bill like this: HB 4637: Allows the board … Continue reading
A press release from David McSweeney: Senate passes McConchie legislation allowing for multi-year vehicle registration Springfield, IL… Legislation giving motorists the option to register their vehicles for more than one year at a time would provide a convenience and save … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan McConchie: McConchie legislation would allow voters in all counties to vote to reduce their own property taxes Springfield, IL… State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) introduced Senate Bill 2670 to allow voters in … Continue reading
Former State Senator Steve Rauschenberger must be smiling. His family operated a furniture store in Downtown Elgin and took up the cause of charging sales tax on goods purchased over the internet from other states. Ironically, it was a U.S. … Continue reading
