As predicted Saturday, Ken Koehler won re-election as McHenry County Board Chairman. He was challenged by Marc Muneratto, who mustered eight votes, up from two in his 2008 challenge. The vote was 15-8 with one absence, Virginia Peschke. The Vice … Continue reading
Two McHenry County women have chaired the McHenry County Board. The first was Ann Hughes, who left to run successfully for State Representative in 1992. She won with a pivotal vote cast by my father, Cal Skinner, Sr., after he … Continue reading
Led by Finance Committee Chairman Marc Munaretto, the deadline to have borrowed the money allocated by the McHenry County Board under the subsidized Federal Stimulus Program was extended until the end of December for three projects previously approved: $15 million … Continue reading
At election night’s Crystal Lake City Council meeting, City Councilwoman Carolyn Schofield, elected last year, took the lead in getting a resolution on the agenda at tomorrow night’s meeting asking for recognition of the city’s Watershed Ordinance by county government. … Continue reading
It’s been a couple of weeks since the McHenry County Board bucked Chairman Ken Koehler, State Senator Pam Althoff, State Rep. Mike Tryon and those who stand to gain financially from placement of video poker machines in local taverns and … Continue reading
OK. I was wrong. I predicted last night that the McHenry County Board would approved what proponents insist on calling video poker. But, this morning social conservatives on the board pulled off a 13-10-1 victory. That was with the help … Continue reading
As reported the day it happened, Crystal Lake businessman Jim Heisler (R-Crystal Lake) defeated McHenry board member Sandy Salgado (R-McHenry) 15-9. All three Democrats supported Salgado, along with four of her female colleagues. Let me give you an idea of … Continue reading
As reported the day it happened, Crystal Lake businessman Jim Heisler (R-Crystal Lake) defeated McHenry board member Sandy Salgado (R-McHenry) 15-9. All three Democrats supported Salgado, along with four of her female colleagues. Let me give you an idea of … Continue reading
In these photos you can see Judge Michael J. Sullivan swearing in the eight McHenry County Board members who took office on Monday. From left to right are Randy Donley (R-Union), Jim Heisler (R-Crystal Lake), John Hammerand (R-Wonder Lake), Virginia … Continue reading
As reported Monday, the three Democrats now on the McHenry County Board split their votes for board chairman. Jim Kennedy and Paula Yensen–the two from Lake in the Hills’ District 5–voted for Crystal Laker Ken Koehler, who represents District 2. … Continue reading
In these photos you can see Judge Michael J. Sullivan swearing in the eight McHenry County Board members who took office on Monday. From left to right are Randy Donley (R-Union), Jim Heisler (R-Crystal Lake), John Hammerand (R-Wonder Lake), Virginia … Continue reading
As reported Monday, the three Democrats now on the McHenry County Board split their votes for board chairman. Jim Kennedy and Paula Yensen–the two from Lake in the Hills’ District 5–voted for Crystal Laker Ken Koehler, who represents District 2. … Continue reading
As you learned yesterday, McHenry County Board Chairman Ken Koehler handily defeated two challengers. In a 16-6-2 vote Koehler beat Barb Wheeler, the head of the county board’s Planning and Development Committee, and Marc Munaretto, chairman of the board’s Finance … Continue reading
As you learned yesterday, McHenry County Board Chairman Ken Koehler handily defeated two challengers. In a 16-6-2 vote Koehler beat Barb Wheeler, the head of the county board’s Planning and Development Committee, and Marc Munaretto, chairman of the board’s Finance … Continue reading
Who voted how is what insiders often want to know. So, here is how the Democrats voted for county board chairman: For Ken Koehler: Jim Kennedy – District 5Paula Yensen – District 5 For Barb Wheeler: Kathy Bergan Schmidt – … Continue reading
Who voted how is what insiders often want to know. So, here is how the Democrats voted for county board chairman: For Ken Koehler: Jim Kennedy – District 5Paula Yensen – District 5 For Barb Wheeler: Kathy Bergan Schmidt – … Continue reading
For the first time in my memory, two individuals from the same county board district were elected to head the McHenry County Board. Incumbent County Board Chairman Ken Koehler (R-District 2) easily beat back challenges from District 3 county board … Continue reading
For the first time in my memory, two individuals from the same county board district were elected to head the McHenry County Board. Incumbent County Board Chairman Ken Koehler (R-District 2) easily beat back challenges from District 3 county board … Continue reading
And, you could see it yesterday on the Northwest Herald’s web site. The part I captured had Jim Heisler of Heisler’s Bootery talking. That’s where I just bought my new shoes. … Continue reading
And, you could see it yesterday on the Northwest Herald’s web site. The part I captured had Jim Heisler of Heisler’s Bootery talking. That’s where I just bought my new shoes. … Continue reading
