Beaubien Tosses in $50,000, Personal PAC Shows, More Madigan Money ($43,858.90 So Far)

Revealed today were large contributions to Dee Beaubien (Ind-Madigan). They include an infusion of $50,000 in the millionaire’s personal money. In addition the pro-abortion Personal PAC reported spending its first money in the campaign–$4,106.20. Back in the days when Personal … Continue reading

McSweeney Goes after Beaubien for Saying 67% Income Tax “Fair,” Points Out “Independent” Beaubien’s Mailings Paid for by Democratic Party

After sending out about a half dozen “positive” pieces, Republican State Rep. candidate Dave McSweeney sent out a piece that arrived on September 19th that criticizes candidate Dee Beaubien (Ind.-Beaubien) for characterizing the 67% income tax hike her patron Mike … Continue reading

Dee Beaubien (Ind.-Madigan) Pushes Windmills in Another Democratic Party Mailing

After looking at the mailing that arrived today for Dee Beaubien (Ind.-Madigan) from the Democratic Party of Illinois, I continue to wonder if the Barrington Hills resident is suggesting that windmills should be allowed in her hometown. And, if the … Continue reading

Political Parties at the McHenry County Fair

There were three political party booths at the McHenry County Fair: Republicans Democrats Libertarians Sometimes the Republican Party booth was manned (or womaned, as is the case above). Sometimes it wasn’t. No indication that there is a Presidential election this … Continue reading

Dozen File to Run as Write-ins in McHenry County, including Obama Opponent

Below are the people who have filed to run write-in campaigns in McHenry County: For public officer there are two Democrats: John Joseph Polachek  – United States President [Polachek did not filed a copy, not an original document, so there … Continue reading

Where Is the McHenry County Democratic Party Best Organized?

Earlier this month, the percentages of precincts for which people filed for Republican Precinct Committeeman was published. Republicans, you may remember filled 49% of McHenry County’s 212 precincts, while Democrats had candidates in 19%. Today we look at how the … Continue reading

The McHenry County Democratic Party – The 40 out of 212 Precincts Where People Filed for Committeeman

A while back McHenry County Blog took a look at how the Republican Party was faring, based on the number of people who filed GOP Precinct Committeeman petitions. Let’s take a walk down that same path with McHenry County Democrats. … Continue reading

Democratic Party Board Candidates – Now There Are Two

With the rumor circulating that the Democrats will file at least one candidate in each of the six McHenry County Board districts, two have now filed petitions with the County Clerk’s Office. The first was newcomer Nick Chirikos from District … Continue reading

As of Friday Noon, Dems Up to 18 Cmmmitteeman Candidates

Monday, the first day for filing petitions for public and party office, only one Democrat, Ringwood’s Marti Swanson filed for precinct committeeman. As of Friday noon, the minority party was up to 18 filings. GRAFTON 18 – Denise Barreto, 5525 … Continue reading

Message of the Day – Court Reporter Fail

I was looking at the transcript of the Elgin hearing conducted by Barbara Flynn Currie and her reapportionment committee. Here’s testimony that had me laughing out loud: MR. PEICKERT: I’m Bob Peickert, P-e-i-c-k-e-r-t. I’m a resident of Elmhurst and the … Continue reading

Walsh Volunteer Steve Tucker Catches Maryland Car Stealing His Signs

I haven’t done a story on sign stealing, but it certainly is happening. I should have taken a photo last week of the missing Mike Mahon sign between the Keith Nygren and Sally Wiggins signs on the northeast corner of … Continue reading

After Six Terms Jack Franks Still Doesn’t Want to be Known as a Democrat

Take a look at the first mailing I’ve found from millionaire Jack Franks’ campaign for re-election. After figuring out he couldn’t win a primary election for Governor and not wanting to settle for any lower statewide office, Franks decided that … Continue reading

Politicians Tempted to Inflate Accomplishments – Part 1

I have always been ever so careful when I put together a political pamphlet or mailing. It has to be accurate. I advise other candidates to do the same. Attending “X” college is not the same as graduating. Seems obvious, … Continue reading

Two More Democratic Party County Board Candidates File

Two previously unopposed pairs of Republican Party McHenry County Board candidates now have Democratic Party challengers for the fall. In District 2, McHenry County Board Chairman Ken Koehler and McHenry County College Board member Donna Kurtz emerged from a heated … Continue reading