Who would have thought that a State Representative’s fund raising invitation would have merited a Chicago Sun-Times column by Carol Marin? Now, maybe if a male State Representative had had a trailer with prostitutes (as I have been told one … Continue reading
Category Archives: Fund Raising
Getting to the Bill Prim for Sheriff fundraiser on Friday night was a challenge. We knew he lived in Johnsburg, but after tuning on Johnsburg Road we saw that it was one-way in the other direction. Maybe there was a … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Peter Roskam: Roskam, Ways and Means GOP Raise Questions on HHS Soliciting Donations WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) along with Ways and Means Republicans sent a letter to Health and Human Services (HHS) … Continue reading
Since Jim Harrison decided to run as an Independent, there is a two-way race for the Republican nomination for McHenry County Sheriff. It’s between Undersheriff Andy Zinke–Sheriff Keith Nygren’s choice–and former Des Plaines Police Commander Bill Prim, who has live … Continue reading
Before reading this press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office on a second inner city Democratic Party State Rep. under Federal indictment, reflect upon the 2006 date for which he is charged with using ill-gotten money to pay for campaign … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh: Rep. Walsh Statement on 3rd Quarter Fundraising Figures 3rd quarter fundraising figures show Congressman Walsh on track to raise his goal of $2 million for the campaign cycle. Most of Walsh’s support is … Continue reading
When 2nd District County Board member Donna Kurtz sent out her Wednesday fund raiser invitation, it wasn’t really clear how to find its Park Place location. It’s at the corner of Woodstock and Oak Streets between Route 176 and Crystal … Continue reading
The date is October 4th, a Thursday, Robert and Anna May Miller’s Annual Wine & Cheese Reception. Anna May is running for re-election to the McHenry County Board in District 1, while her husband Bob is running for re-election for … Continue reading
If you would like to help State Senator Pam Althoff raise money to pay what amounts to a leadership assessment of $20,000 to help elect Republican State Senators elsewhere in Illinois where it is harder to raise money that here, … Continue reading
If you want to help McHenry County Board member Tina Hill help raise money for her bid for re-election, save the afternoon of Saturday, August 25th. That’s the day at John and Marilyn Krenger’s residence, 911 South Fleming Road, Bull … Continue reading
Democratic Party State Rep. Jack Franks is mining for gold in Chicago Wednesday night at the Paris Club, 59 W. Hubbard, Chicago. The minimum price is $250 for the unopposed candidate for State Rep. Unopposed because the McHenry County Republican … Continue reading
The details of Tea Party activist Allen Skillicorn’s fundraiser for Congressman Joe Walsh appear below: The event will be held Sunday, August 19th, from 7-8:30 at 245 Dunridge Circle in East Dundee. The price is $30. … Continue reading
Three of them, aparently They had been reported when I did my story about his minimalist campaign disclosure, but I missed them because they were filed separately in the July-September reporting period. The biggest was from Donley’s Banquets and Wild … Continue reading
He has no opponent, but State Rep. Mike Tryon is holding his annual fund fish boil fund raiser on August 1st at Huntley’s Parkside Pub. The price is $40. The details of the event are in the flyer seen below: … Continue reading
From attending previous Teeni Weenie Bikini fund raisers held by McHenry County Board member Barb Wheeler, I know that one cam find drinks other than the advertised martinis. Wine is served, as are soft drinks. I haven’t found my favorite … Continue reading
A full court press is being put on by Andy Zinke, Keith Nygren’s anointed successor for McHenry County Sheriff. Nygren, of course, was elected two years ago and has a term that does not expire until 2014. Nevertheless, Zinke filed … Continue reading
It takes a lot of $25 contributors to equal the checks that State Senate candidate Karen McConnaughay has received recently. $10,000 came from the Stand Up for Children PAC Illinois, a Political Action Committee based in Bill Gates’ Oregon, last … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. candidate Danielle Rowe. She is running against State Rep. Kent Gaffney and David McSweeney. Danielle Rowe’s “We the People” Fundraiser Please join us at our “We the People” fundraiser to support Danielle Rowe, Republican … Continue reading
Here’s the invitation for the Thursday, February 16th, 6-8 PM fund raiser for Cliff Surges in Lake in the Hills’ Moretti’s. The price is $25. The featured speaker will be former Republican gubernatorial aspirant Adam Andrzejewski. Surges is running against … Continue reading
An email from the Joe Walsh campaign: Dear Friends, The battle begins. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee recently announced their “ Red to Blue” campaign which outlines the targeted districts where they intend to focus their energy this fall. Joe … Continue reading