Jack Franks’ Fall “Host Committee” Features Republican Elected Officials and Wannabe

Republican elected officials preferring Democrats to be in office is pretty common in Cook County, but surprising to find in McHenry County. On the top of State Rep. Jack Franks’ “Host Committee” is McHenry County Board member Michele Aavang. And … Continue reading

All Four GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Court Pro-Life Vote at Irene Napier’s McHenry County Farm in Crystal Lake

A testimony to the political strength that Crystal Lake’s Irene Napier has built for the Pro-Life community in McHenry County is the appearance of all four candidates for the Republican nomination for Governor at the annual Pig Roast at her … Continue reading

Former GOP State Rep. Aspirant Fred Doederlein, R.I.P.

I think it was in a special election in 1969 when I met Fred Doederlein. Doederlein was the owner of Doederlein Lumber in East Dundee and a Township Trustee. He was contesting with fellow Dundee Township resident R. Bruce Waddell, … Continue reading