Someone else will have to tell readers what happened in the comment section, because I was at an Informed Choices banquet in Kildeer Thursday night. The crowd does not seem particularly robust. The two are running to replace retiring State … Continue reading
Category Archives: Forum
This scorching comment from Republican Precinct Committeeman John Radke appeared under the story about Jack Franks stiffing the McHenry County League of Women Voters: Where was Franks? The empty seat was as empty as his promises. What is Jackie boy … Continue reading
Here’s what the McHenry County League of Women Voters member Karen Hutchings has to say about GOP State Rep. candidate Steve Reick’s primary election opponent Jeff Lichte’s not being available for its legislative forum: I spoke with Mr. Lichte, and he … Continue reading
Ten people seeking Republican nominations for the McHenry County Board appeared at the League of Women Voters Forum Tuesday night. There are running for ballot spots in District 4 (McHenry, Johnsburg, Richmond and Spring Grove) District 5 (Woodstock, Huntley, Bull … Continue reading
With the possibility of candidate face offs coming up, below are the dates for McHenry County League of Women Forums to be held at McHenry County College’s Conference Center: Thursday, January 21, 2016 7 pm McHenry County College Building B … Continue reading
Below is an email interchange between Steve Reick, who has filed petitions for the Republican nomination for State Representative in the district Jack Franks now holds. An ally of Franks, Jeff Lichte, has also filed Republican petitions. Reick’s petitions have … Continue reading
Signs have popped up for Crystal Lake District 155 High School Board candidates and for three McHenry County College Board aspirants. You have a chance to see the hjgh school board candidates in action at McHenry County College tonight and … Continue reading
An invitation for Algonquin School District 300: Community Invited to D300 Legislative Forum on February 23 at Jacobs High School Community Unit School District 300’s Board Community Engagement Committee will host The District 300 Legislative Forum at Jacobs High School on … Continue reading
Well, they’re not calling them debates. The McHenry County League of Women Voters calls them “forums.” The one for McHenry County Sheriff’s candidates Bill Prim and Andy Zinke is 7 PM Tuesday at McHenry County College. It is being co-sponsored … Continue reading
This YouTube video is very interesting. It shows the beginning of the candidate forum of the 8th Congressional district. It is a candidate forum, where for only fifty minutes three candidates for the 8th Congressional District are allowed to discuss … Continue reading
Here we go again Below is the Joe Walsh campaign press release on Melissa Bean’s refusing to come to Barrington candidates’ debates/appearances. Another Weekend, Two More No Shows From Melissa Bean Eighth Congressional Incumbent Melissa Bean continues her string of … Continue reading
Two chances to hear candidates have been scheduled by the McHenry County League of Women Voters. The first will be this Sunday afternoon at 2 at McHenry County College. It will feature county board candidates. The format is the same … Continue reading
As expected, the 8th District’s congresswoman stayed in her Bean bunker while GOP challenger Joe Walsh took the stage with 16th District Republican Congressman Don Manzullo. Melissa Bean decided not to turn up on the McHenry County College stage where … Continue reading
When I walking around my Algonquin 7 precinct this past weekend, people where anxious for an end to all the negative ads. “Why do they run them?” I was asked. “Because they work,” I replied. One way to tune them … Continue reading
The following announcement has arrived from 8th congressional district Republican candidate Joe Walsh: 8th District Health Care Town Hall Please join 8th District Republican Congressional nominee Joe Walsh and a panel of health care experts for a public town hall … Continue reading