From Capitol Fax: White vows to finish out sixth term WTTW… Another long-time Democrat, Secretary of State Jesse White – who’s held that office for 19 years – used his time at the podium during Thursday’s breakfast to address talk … Continue reading
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Under member comments at Tuesday’s McHenry County Board meeting, McHenry’s Chuck Wheeler said the following: Thank you Chairman Franks. A few weeks our governor signed and placed into law the Trust Act.This bill is one of those things that was … Continue reading
Here is what Secretary of State Jesse White said about fishing buddy Jack Franks: “Jack, the supreme commander; the ruler of all you survey here.” Rumors have circulated that if JB Pritzker is elected Governor over Republican Bruce Rauner Jesse … Continue reading
The following was written by former member and, now, candidate for the McHenry County Board Ersel Schuster: Again, County Board Rules… be Damned! Nauseating. That is the nicest word that can be used to define one more spectacle witnessed during … Continue reading
So the following article is based upon a false premise: Is Jack Franks Ready to Roll the Dice for Secretary of State? In 2009, when Pat Quinn was running for election as Governor after being elevated when Rod Blagojevich was … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan McConchie: New law suspends fines for late vehicle registration renewals Springfield, IL… On Thursday, Governor Bruce Rauner signed a bill jointly-sponsored by State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) that prohibits the Secretary of … Continue reading
Yesterday Republicans in Algonquin’s Founders Day Parade were featured. Today we look at the Democrats. Behind the banner was a young man carrying a “Thank You Bernie” sign, plus one opposed to the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement being pushed by … Continue reading
For the second time I can remember, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White drove the van for his Jesse White Tumblers at Crystal Lake’s 4th of July Parade. When the Tumblers came down Dole Avenue toward the First United Methodist … Continue reading
State Rep. Jack Franks is after more Chicago money. You might think he is running for State Representative. Wait a minute. He is. Of course, all the reporters covering the McHenry County Board chairmanship announcement said that Franks was leaving … Continue reading
“Hubris” is “excessive pride or self-confidence.” Synonyms include arrogance, conceit, haughtiness, hauteur, pride, self-importance, egotism, pomposity, superciliousness, superiority The antonyms is humility. In Greek tragedy hubris is excessive pride toward or defiance of the gods, which leads to downfall. “I’m … Continue reading
Missed during May was Democratic Party State Rep. Jack Franks invitation to a Downtown Chicago fundraiser. Headliners for the June 25th West Kinzie Street fundraiser at Moe’s Cantina were Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White Chicago Alderman Ed Burke Cook … Continue reading
A statewide official, two congressmen, one county official, three candidates for McHenry County Sheriff, three County Board members and Crystal Lake City Council members were spotted at Sunday’s 4th of July Parade. I spotted signs for two state legislators, but … Continue reading
A friend of McHenry County Blog has forwarded an invitation to Democrat State Rep. Jack Franks’ September 29th fundraising breakfast at Donley’s Wild West Town. The Jesse White Tumblers will perform. As usual Franks provides a list of those who … Continue reading
The employees aren’t paid that much. People really need drivers’ licenses. Some people have a hard time getting one. Is that a recipe for corruption or what? Today the U.S. Attorney’s Office sent the following press release about corruption in … Continue reading
OK. You got me. It’s July 3rd. And it wasn’t sweltering hot. I found the shade most of the hour and a half 90-something entry parade. The biggest political entry was Congressman Joe Walsh’s. He followed Congressman Don Manzullo and … Continue reading
The invitation is out for State Rep. Jack Franks October fund raiser. That’s the one where he solicited all over McHenry County and beyond building a political base for his anticipated run for the United States Congress in 2012. As … Continue reading
The premier gay newspaper in Illinois has featured McHenry County’s Jack Franks in an article with a picture The Windy City Times says was supplied by his office. Franks is standing with teen hero Trevor Hall, who rescued another swimmer … Continue reading
The McHenry County Fair is a place that a politician can meet a lot of people. I loved working them while I was running for County Treasurer and in that office from 1966-70. Not to mention the 16 years I … 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
State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Marengo), obviously preparing for a statewide run before campaign contribution limits take effect, reported raising $1,319,769.37 during the first half of 2009. (In case you are interested in what he spent during the last six months, … Continue reading