A press release from Cliff Surges, candidate for State Senate in southern Crystal Lake and points south through Lake in the Hills and Huntley. He is running against Karen McConnauhay. CLIFF SURGES CALLS FOR REPEAL OF TAX INCREASE Cliff Surges, … Continue reading
A press release from State Senate candidate Cliff Surges: BUDGET CONTROL WITH A COMMON SENSE APPROACH Cliff Surges, candidate for Illinois Senator in the 33rd district, has called for a change in State budgeting policy in order to reduce irresponsible, … Continue reading
Below are photos supplied by Ken Koehler’s re-election campaign. … Continue reading
Cliff Surges didn’t raise much money during the last three months of 2011–$5,650. But he didn’t spend much either–$7,419.13. Nowhere near what his opponent Karen McConnaughay spent. Have to wonder why the only publicized poll, from We Ask America, shows … Continue reading
A press release from State Senate candidate Karen McConnaughay: McConnaughay receives endorsement from conservative tax watchdog group Tax Accountability opposes further increases in state income tax rates St. Charles, IL—State Senate candidate Karen McConnaughay (R-33) today received the endorsement of … Continue reading
McHenry County Blog has previously listed the campaign contributions and expenditures for the last quarter of last year for Karen McConnaughay, the Kane County Board Chairman running for a new State Senate seat. She is running against former Gilberts Village … Continue reading
State Senate candidate Karen McConnaughay started the last quarter of 2011 with $42,302.89 Including in-kind contributions, she raised $76,124 during the last three months of last year. She had $71,578.75 to conduct the last three months of the campaign. Today, … Continue reading
Previously, McHenry County Blog has published the campaign contributions for the last quarter of 2011 for some of the hot races in the Republican primary David McSweeney Kent Gaffney Danielle Rowe Today, we’ll look at what Kane County Board Chairman … Continue reading
As I mentioned below the press release from State Senate candidate Cliff Surges, I had asked for a response from his opponent Karen McConnaughay. It has arrived. You can see it below: “Mr. Surges has just doubled down on Sen. … Continue reading
If memory serves me correctly, it was a story from the Daily Herald where the campaign contributions to Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay from county vendors first surfaced. State Senator Chris Lauzen, who is running to replace McConnaughay, brought … Continue reading
A press release from State Senate candidate Karen McConnaughay: Karen McConnaughay announces support for reform of state pension system Will support SB 512 to create choices for state workers and reduce taxpayer costs; Will forgo legislator pension St. Charles,IL–State Senate … Continue reading
Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay brought her campaign for the Illinois State Senate to Lakewood’s Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria Thursday night. Nothing like free eats to bring out a crowd. And Lou Manati’s pizza. What a treat! The event featured … Continue reading
Candidate for State Senator in southern Crystal Lake and points south to the St. Charles area Karen McConnaughay has sent out her first mailer. About the same time the first mailing from opponent Cliff Surges was put in the post … Continue reading
Cliff Surges is running for State Senate in the 33rd District. His opponent is Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay. Surges served a term as Gilberts Village Trustee a decade ago. Surges’ mailing is the first from either candidate, to … Continue reading
A press release from State Senate candidate Cliff Surges: CLIFF SURGES: STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS Gilberts, IL – “One year ago, Illinois passed a 67% tax increase in the dead of night. “Last week, Governor Quinn released a bleak … Continue reading
A press release from State Senate candidate Karen McConnaughy: McConnaughay pledges to fight for rollback of record tax hikes on one-year anniversary of 67% increase Calls on Governor Quinn to return to old tax rates to avoid further damage to … Continue reading
A press release from State Senate candidate Karen McConnaughay: Kane Board Chairman won bond upgrades while state ratings have been repeatedly cut McConnaughay will bring valuable record of success to legislative battle over spending and debt St. Charles, Illinois–While Illinois … Continue reading
With his petitions for the State Senate district that pushed into Crystal Lake from the South to the Crystal Lake County Club under challenge, virtually unknown challenger Craig Powers says he has withdrawn from the Republican Party primary election. The … Continue reading
A press release from 33rd State Senate candidate Karen McConnaughay: Prominent Conservative Leader Throws Support to McConnaughay in 33rd Senate District Race Citing strong fiscal record and commitment to traditional values, Irene Napier endorses Kane Board Chairman for Senate CRYSTAL … Continue reading
A press release from Chad Koppie that arrived last night: Koppie endorses Surges in 33rd (Gilberts)- December 5, 2011 Tonight, Kane County Regional School Board member Chad Koppie, a farmer and retired airline pilot, endorsed fellow Republican Cliff Surges (R-Gilberts) … Continue reading
