Tucked away in a July 15th article on Woodstock Advocate, a blog published infrequently by Gus Philpott, is this speculative tidbit: Then recall McHenry County’s good ol’ boy former sheriff. I hear he is headed back to McHenry County. Guess … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gus Philpott
Both Zane Seipler’s blog and Gus Philpott’s Woodstock Advocate have articles that deserve to be read with regard to the taking of depositions in fired McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Scott Milliman’s wrongful termination suit in Federal Court. Let me point … Continue reading
Woodstock Advocate Editor and Concealed Carry of McHenry County Secretary Gus Philpott wrote the following letter to McHenry County College Trustees: Members of the Board of Trustees, As you consider the proposed concealed carry policy before the December 19th meeting, may I … Continue reading
I’ve gotten behind posting photos of fundraisers. Bill Prim, who is seeking the Republican nomination for Sheriff against Andy Zinke, held such an affair at the Crystal Lake Country Club the third week of October. Over 200 attended. There were … Continue reading
I didn’t make it to the Courthouse Friday morning to listen to the hearing the Freedom of Information suit against McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren, et al, over his refusal to release the 100-page report on Undersheriff Andrew Zinke’s involvement … Continue reading
Gus Philpott, publisher of Woodstock Advocate, has been watching the General Assembly in action recently. You can, too. Look here. The last days of the session are particularly busy and often run late into the night. And what do visitors … Continue reading
Mickey Schuch, President of the McHenry County Right to Carry Association sent out this email last night: Senate Bill 2193 Filed late today Earlier today we spoke with Rep. Brandon Phelps and NRA Lobbyist Todd Vandermyde. They called to let … Continue reading
If you are not following the story about Keith Nygren from David Bachmann’s (the 2008 Democratic Party’s 2008 candidate for McHenry County Coroner) point of view, you might find it of interest. With the decision on naming a Special Prosecutor … Continue reading
My guess is that Chicago media will be reporting on the arrest of McHenry County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Greg Pyle on, maybe even before, Monday. Ten counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault, according to Illinois State Police Spokesperson Monique Bond. … Continue reading
Or should the headline be “Pothole Fill”? On Sunday, July 31st, Woodstock Advocate Editor Gus Philpott wrote an article on a big and growing pothole on Russel Court on the way to the Courthouse. Photo and everything. I saw the … Continue reading
When Woodstock Advocate blogger Gus Philpott went to Rockford Federal Court to object to Sheriff Keith Nygren’s attempt to get all of his emails to and from any number of people, Philpott challenged the decision and won his motion to … Continue reading
To obtain “Established” party status, one must have a candidate who receives five percent of the vote. When Rich Whitney received about ten percent for Governor when he ran against Rod Blagojevich and Judy Baar Topinka, he allowed Green Party … Continue reading
Having Green Party candidate Gus Philpott in the race apparently made no difference is determining who won the race for McHenry County Sheriff. Incumbent Republican Keith Nygren is getting over one and a half votes for every vote Democrat Mike … Continue reading
Saturday night McHenry County Blog gave reads an advance look at the $5,000 “Boss Hog” ad to be run in Monday’s Northwest Herald. This version is easier to read, but below you see what I saw when I put it … Continue reading
You have to read this story by Gus Philpott on his Woodstock Advocate to believe it. I did see someone who looked like what I think I look at the Johnsburg parade during the 1970’s when I represented all of … Continue reading
Below is the press release received today from the Mike Mahon for Sheriff campaign: McHENRY COUNTY TEA PARTY ENDORSES MIKE MAHON FOR SHERIFF Mike Mahon has been endorsed by the McHenry County Tea Party for Sheriff of McHenry County in … Continue reading
On the front page of the Sunday Northwest Herald, McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren has paid for the placement of a sticker right below the masthead. How do I know? I picked up a free copy at Colonial Cafe. Some … Continue reading
The following two-page is scheduled to appear in the Northwest Herald Monday. If the image on your screen is not large enough, click on it and it will get bigger. The ad is obviously intended to assist someone other than … Continue reading
By the zingers that flew between McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren and his Democratic opponent Mike Mahon, you could be excused for thinking there was a real contest going on. In the last debate, the one in which the incumbent … Continue reading
While it will be interesting to listen to the three Sheriff’s and two Clerk’s candidates debate tonight at 7 at McHenry County College’s Conference Center, most media types will probably be watching whether sponsor McHenry County League of Women Voters … Continue reading