When McHenry County was the fastest growing county in the United States for three decades, current residents complained loudly (and accurately) that new subdivisions were not paying their own way. The result was the imposition of developer impact fees to … Continue reading
The first car in the Johnsburg Sufen und Spiel Parade was Police Chief Keith Van Allman. This woman was in the next car, but I didn’t get a photo of the sign on the door of her car. The Village … Continue reading
A Johnsburg Police Car signaled the start of the Saufen und Spiel Parade. A Sheriff’s car came next. The colors were borne in a truck driven by a member of the Polish American Legion Post 188. Most people stood in … Continue reading
I attend McHenry County parades because politicians use them to try to gain name identification and support. Sunday I was at Johnsburg’s Saufen und Spiel Parade. The parade route was a long one. It went from the Village Hall down … Continue reading
A group called “Citizens for Fiscal Fairness” has unleashed a press release aimed at Johnsburg State Bank Chairman and attorney Jack Franks, who just happens to be on the ballot running against Republican Steve Reick on the Tuesday after next. … Continue reading
A press release from the Village of Johnsburg: PLEA FROM WHISPERING RIDGE HOMEOWNER’S ASSOCIATION TO THE VILLAGE OF JOHNSBURG The President of the Whispering Ridge Homeowner’s Association has asked the Village for assistance in compelling the State Bank to complete … Continue reading
With the new roundabout in Downtown Johnsburg, I parked north of the Community Club and walked toward the refreshment area. The first sign of politics was a Steve Reick sign on the back of a big red pickup. At the … Continue reading
With three-fourths of the precincts reporting in the Village of Johnsburg, incumbent Mayor Ed Hettermann is leading his challenger Maggie Haney by 2-1, about a hundred votes. = = = = = Added the day after the election: Hettermann went … Continue reading
Looks like a knock down, drag out fight in Johnsburg. I don’t follow local politics, but it is a sight to behold from afar. Incumbent Village President Ed Hettermann is being challenged by Maggie Haney. One of Hettermann’s supporters sent … Continue reading
What follows is a press release from Johnsburg Village President candidate Marggy Haney. She is running against incumbent Ed Hettermann. You might find some of the numbered questions of interest. ELECTED OFFICIALS AND CITIZENS SILENCED AS PRESIDENT OF JOHNSBURG CANCELS … Continue reading
Johnsburg Village President Maggie Haney has shared the images of her campaign to unseat incumbent Ed Hettermann. The race is an interesting one because the McHenry County State’s Attorney has had the Grand Jury issue subpoenas for village documents and … Continue reading
A press release from Johnsburg Village President candidate Maggie Haney: HANEY CALLS FOR A DEBATE IN JOHNSBURG Maggie Haney, Candidate for President of Johnsburg, is calling for a debate between both candidates in the April 9, 2013 election. Haney has … Continue reading
From Johnsburg Village President candidate Maggie Haney: ST. PADDY’S DAY GRAND ILLUSION ABOUT GRAND JURY A propaganda piece by 2 attorneys entitled, “Grand Jury: Deed Legitimate,” printed in the Northwest Herald on St. Paddy`s Day was a “St. Paddy’s Day … Continue reading
Look at Johnsburg Trustee Ron Zanko’s take on Sunday’s Northwest Herald article about Maggie Haney, who is running for Village President against Ed Hettermann: “Cal…….I saw your posting on the blog regarding Johnsburg. “FYI What you’ve shown in the article … Continue reading
Not only has the Village of Johnsburg posted a press release on its web site but it featured that press release in its electronic newsletter distribution. Maggie Haney, whose suit is featured at the top of the newsletter, is running … Continue reading
A press release from Maggie Haney, who is running for Johnsburg Village President and who was attacked in a Village-paid press release: HANEYS RESPOND TO VILLAGE OF JOHNSBURG’S MARCH 8, 2013 PRESS RELEASE POSTED ON TAX PAYER PAID WEBSITE Frank … Continue reading
Friday a press release arrived from the Village of Johnsburg which attacks Margaret Haney, who is running for Village President against the incumbent Ed Hettermann. Subsequently, Johnsburg Village Trustee Ron Zanko sent the following communication: “On Friday, March 8th, the … Continue reading
Attended my first Johnsburg Village Board meeting on Thursday. In the public comment section a woman named Maggie Haney spoke extensively and critically of Village affairs. Later I learned that she was running for Village President against incumbent Ed Hettermann. … Continue reading
The Saufen und Speil Parade was in Johnsburg last Saturday, but I didn’t get around to sharing with you most of what I saw about the politicians on display. In my post last weekend, which concentrated on 9-11 connections, I … Continue reading
The next the last parade this year in McHenry County was in the Saufen und Spiel one in Johnsburg on Sunday, 9-11. As usual police and fire vehicles were in front. Next were Johnsburg Police Chief and I’m assuming an … Continue reading
