David McSweeney Urges Sheriff Bill Prim to Contact U.S. Justice Department re Illegals

State Rep. David McSweeney has urged McHenry County Sheriff to ask advice from the United States Attorney Jeff sessions with regard to how to react to Governor Bruce Rauner’s signing into law a bill entitled, “The Trust Act.” Sessions opposed … Continue reading

The 2017 Family PAC Cruise with Ted Cruz

The Family PAC Cruise on the Chicago River and Lake Michigan is my favorite fund raiser. People arrive early to get a seat on the main deck. The views are spectacular and I enjoy chatting with people I haven’t seen … Continue reading

Kenneally Sets Meet & Greet

McHenry County candidate for State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally rolls out endorsements on his invitation to a Meet & Greet on January 21st at the Crystal Lake Rib House on Route 176. On the Host Committee are McHenry  County State’s Attorney … Continue reading

Family PAC Cruises Lake Michigan

My favorite fund raiser of the year is the cruise put on by Family PAC every summer. On the drive down to Chicago, it was raining and 65 degrees. We feared for the worst, wondering if the boat would have … Continue reading

Will Lake County Sheriff’s Office Have a Greg Pyle Problem?

It’s been over a year since McHenry County Sheriff’s Sgt. Greg Pyle was arrested for criminal sexual assault, but those with good memories might see some similarities with the problem facing the Lake County Sheriff’s Department in a Chicago Tribune … Continue reading

State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi’s 2012 Fund Raiser a Sell-Out

Last year’s fund raiserfrom McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi was a victory celebration. It was also the day he announced his candidacy for a third term in office. It came within days after his second criminal case was dismissed … Continue reading

Two Potential Gubernatorial Candidates Speak at McHenry County Republican Play Day

Two potential contenders for the Republican nomination for Governor spoke to Party faithful at the McHenry County Country Club Wednesday. During the cocktail time before dinner State Treasurer Dan Rutherford spoke after an effusive introduction by Party Chairman Mike Tryon. … Continue reading

Nygren to Join Sheriffs Arresting Illegals

A Chicago Tribune article I didn’t find in that newspaper today says that McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren is going to have his deputies start checking the names of those arrested with suspects’ names in Department of Homeland Security files. … Continue reading

8th District Watch – Lake County Sheriff and State’s Attorney Endorse Maria Rodriguez for Congress

It’s tough to find something that is newsworthy at the end of a campaign, but I think Long Grove Village President Maria Rodriguez has managed to do it. She announces today the endorsements of the top two law enforcement officials … Continue reading

Republican Assembly of Lake County Snags Potential Congressional Candidate

They may not know it, but the Republican Assembly of Lake County may have as its guest speaker a future Republican candidate for congress. With Congressman Mark Kirk obviously preparing to run for the United States Senate instead of undergoing … Continue reading

Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran Switching to Republican Party

With the arrest of Governor Rod Blagojevich dealing a body blow to the Illinois Democratic Party, it will receive another right jab on Tuesday when Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran officially announces his switch to the Republican Party. McHenry County … Continue reading

Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran Seeks Illegal Alien Deportation Authority

The Chicago Tribune reported yesterday that Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran is seeking Immigration and Customs Enforcement certification to deport illegal alien criminals after they have served their sentence. Curran is a member of the Democratic Party. Perhaps he should … Continue reading

Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran Seeks Illegal Alien Deportation Authority

The Chicago Tribune reported yesterday that Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran is seeking Immigration and Customs Enforcement certification to deport illegal alien criminals after they have served their sentence. Curran is a member of the Democratic Party. Perhaps he should … Continue reading