Democrats Chose Ray Flavin to Challenge Pat Kenneally for State’s Attorney

With their slated candidate for McHenry County State’s Attorney Jim Harrison having withdrawn (to care for his ailing mother, according to the Northwest Herald), McHenry County Democrats have decided to run Ray Flavin for the post. The Democrats met behind … Continue reading

The County Officials’ Sweetheart Pension Plan McHenry County Passed Up, Including GA Roll Calls

Yesterday I wrote about how Winnebago County’s board had decided they, as part-time employees didn’t deserve to have pensions. Today, the Sunday Chicago Tribune has a front page article by Christy Gutowski, Joe Mahr and Joseph Ryan entitled, Quite a … Continue reading

Last Minute Campaign Contributions in the 3rd County Board District

Glancing at the final week’s contributions to McHenry County candidates, I found two for the county board district north of Crystal Lake. One was a $500 contribution to incumbent Republican Nick Provenzano from Jack Roeser, who runs the Family-Taxpayers Network. … Continue reading

Last Minute Campaign Contributions in the 3rd County Board District

Glancing at the final week’s contributions to McHenry County candidates, I found two for the county board district north of Crystal Lake. One was a $500 contribution to incumbent Republican Nick Provenzano from Jack Roeser, who runs the Family-Taxpayers Network. … Continue reading

Nunda Township Raises $3,100 Since July

When added to the Nunda Township Republican Central Committee’s July 1st balance of $2,057, the party committee had over $5,100 to work with this fall. Reportable donations follow: $300 – Loretta Arient, McHenry $250 – Citizens for Beaubien $750 – … Continue reading

Nunda Township Raises $3,100 Since July

When added to the Nunda Township Republican Central Committee’s July 1st balance of $2,057, the party committee had over $5,100 to work with this fall. Reportable donations follow: $300 – Loretta Arient, McHenry $250 – Citizens for Beaubien $750 – … Continue reading

Pam Palmer Picks Up Late Money

Saturday, McHenry County Auditor candidate Pam Palmer reported picking up $500 apiece Thursday from two road builders (Alliance Contractors, plus Peter Baker & Son) and former State Senator Dick Klemm. Perhaps it financed the mailing I got saying that the … Continue reading

Pam Palmer Picks Up Late Money

Saturday, McHenry County Auditor candidate Pam Palmer reported picking up $500 apiece Thursday from two road builders (Alliance Contractors, plus Peter Baker & Son) and former State Senator Dick Klemm. Perhaps it financed the mailing I got saying that the … Continue reading

Dan Regna Putting Personal Funds into Campaign; Finances More Than Half So Far

Looks like the defense attorneys backing Dan Regna for McHenry County State’s Attorney aren’t putting in enough money. Regna’s campaign fund reported a $3,000 loan from himself on Monday. The same day he also received $500 from Robert and Margaret … Continue reading

Dan Regna Putting Personal Funds into Campaign; Finances More Than Half So Far

Looks like the defense attorneys backing Dan Regna for McHenry County State’s Attorney aren’t putting in enough money. Regna’s campaign fund reported a $3,000 loan from himself on Monday. The same day he also received $500 from Robert and Margaret … Continue reading