At McHenry’s Fiesta Days Parade almost all the political entries were in front. Except for one. The pro-life entry was almost at the back. The candidate political entry with the most gripping graphics was that of State Rep. Jack Franks. … Continue reading
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McHenry County Democrats had a healthy contingent in Crystal Lake’s 4th of July Parade. They plan a repeat performance Sunday in McHenry’s Fiesta Days Parade. Somehow, I don’t think they will draw their U.S. Senate candidate Alexi Giannoulias again. But, … Continue reading
Yesterday I digressed to relate how I didn’t brag about being an employee of the Executive Office of the President when Lyndon Johnson was in office when I ran for McHenry County Treasurer in 1966. How could that have helped … Continue reading
The Republican running against Democrat Jack Franks for state representative sends the following press release about the McHenry City Council’s probable vote to hike its city sales tax 50% on Monday night. Home Rule cities like McHenry can raise the … Continue reading
When we were at the Independence Hall gift shop, I saw this quote from Benjamin Franklin: “When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.“ I was thinking of that quote … Continue reading
When Governor Pat Quinn says that the state has a $12 billion deficit, what’s another $50 million? Apparently nothing. $50 million is what the August 6-15 sales tax holiday will cost coffers. Democrats don’t seem to care. Two local Democrats … Continue reading
Why not? I saw one from another state on our vacation in June, but the photo didn’t turn out. July 5th, Governor Pat Quinn signed a bill to allow “Share the Road” license plates. A minimum of 1,000 would have … Continue reading
Jack Franks, Democrat State Representative from McHenry County, voted against saving $240 million each year. One can say Franks wants to balance an Illinois budget as long as the liberal special interests of the teachers unions are protected. Depriving students … Continue reading
The Republican challenger to State Rep. Jack Franks is holding a job fair in McHenry on Wednesday. The details are below: JOHN O’NEILL SPONSORS SECOND JOB FAIR TO HELP THE PEOPLE OF McHENRY COUNTY With 10% of McHenry County residents … Continue reading
Some candidates took some heat for campaigning at Memorial Day parades, but anyone wanting to be critical of politicians touting themselves at Independence Day parades needs a remedial history lesson. The first candidate to send me a photo was Mike … Continue reading
Barack Obama and Jack Franks Franks and Obama are beaming. Probably because they have government jobs. And power. And prestige. The picture is from Franks’ web site. If you are a liberal democrat, I guess you want your picture shown … Continue reading
With President Barack Obama having negatives above 50%, one has to wonder whether Democratic Party candidates in what might be considered swing districts would want a close association with him. Imagine my surprise at finding a photo for the President … Continue reading
This is the final part of McHenry County’s exploration of State Rep. Jack Franks’ speech on ethics in government at a conference held in Scottsdale, Arizona, in early December, 2009. It’s important to know how hard working your legislator is … Continue reading
Maybe bragging by State Rep. Jack Franks about how he can afford to blow off time and money going to a Scottsdale conference on governmental ethics is supposed to impress potential voters with how hard he is fighting for jobs … Continue reading
McHenry County Blog is looking at State Rep. Jack Franks’ claim that he brought Governor Rod Blagojevich down. I’ll grant that he was early on the bandwagon. And he does know how to work the Chicago media, but the impetus … Continue reading
Yesterday, McHenry County Blog talked about the incongruity of having an Illinois legislator lecture others about ethical behavior. One of McHenry County’s own, ten-year incumbent lawyer-politician State Rep. Jack Franks inspired the story. Rather than being a man of the … Continue reading
Most of us would start chuckling or laughing if someone told us a current Illinois politician was lecturing people about ethics. Illinois is synonymous with corruption. On average a Chicago alderman gets convicted about every year (literally). So while there … Continue reading
For years Huntley teachers have wanted guaranteed maximum raises if they decide to plan on taking early retirement or retirement that is officially planned years ahead of time. Their union was asking for a guaranteed 6% increase for each of … Continue reading
Teachers unions want legislators who are automatic votes for what they want, when they really want it. Jacks Franks is one of those automatic votes for the Illinois teachers unions. For ten years he has tried hiding this position. Where? … Continue reading
John O’Neill is the Republican candidate running for state representative against ten-years-in-Springfield Democrat Jack Franks. Franks cheered in the election of Rod Blagojevich and his era of Democrat politics, even asking him for appointments for friends and family. You certainly … Continue reading