Republican elected officials preferring Democrats to be in office is pretty common in Cook County, but surprising to find in McHenry County. On the top of State Rep. Jack Franks’ “Host Committee” is McHenry County Board member Michele Aavang. And … Continue reading
I think it was in a special election in 1969 when I met Fred Doederlein. Doederlein was the owner of Doederlein Lumber in East Dundee and a Township Trustee. He was contesting with fellow Dundee Township resident R. Bruce Waddell, … Continue reading
One of the dirty little tricks of campaigning is to file a nuisance complaint about your opponent’s campaign with the Illinois State Board of Elections. Of course, you don’t do it yourself. You get one of your supporters to do … Continue reading
We’re at the end of those listed on the invitation for State Rep. Jack Franks’ fall fund raiser. Today W, X, Y and Z names are listed: Mayor Robert and Dawn WagnerThomas and Joanne WarcholEric and Barb WarmboldBob and Diane … Continue reading
