Andy Zinke Facing Special Prosecutor Request, Ten-Month DEA Probe Revealed to Target July 9, 2012

McHenry County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant John Koziol submitted a request that a Special Prosecutor be named to investigate official actions of the man that Sheriff Keith Nygren has put in charge of day-to-day operations, Undersheriff Andrew Zinke. Over a year … Continue reading

Jack Jumps Out of the Box, “Vote Yes” on His County Executive Literature Same as “Republican” Group’s Yard Signs

I go to parades to see what candidates show up.  And which ones don’t. Last year, for instance, before Congressman Joe Walsh decided not to run where he lived, but, instead, run in a newly-gerrymandered 8th District which contains none … Continue reading

Nygren Promotes James Popovits to Lieutenant

The following press release speaks for itself: Sheriff’s Office Announces Promotions Sheriff Keith Nygren announces the promotions of Sergeant James Popovits to the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant Popovits will be the Chief of the Criminal Investigations Bureau effective June 20, … Continue reading

"Driving While Black" or "Profiling Caucasians?"

That is what just fired McHenry County Deputy Sheriff Zane Seipler is charging happens in McHenry County in his suit against Sheriff Keith Nygren and various other department employees. I found the story in the Northwest Herald yesterday and decided … Continue reading

"Driving While Black" or "Profiling Caucasians?"

That is what just fired McHenry County Deputy Sheriff Zane Seipler is charging happens in McHenry County in his suit against Sheriff Keith Nygren and various other department employees. I found the story in the Northwest Herald yesterday and decided … Continue reading