Mike McCleary, a man who has led the Republican organization put together to represent the smallest townships in McHenry County, will do so again for the next two years. McCleary is from Greenwood Township. He was one of those caught … Continue reading
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Folks who crowded the Hebron Village Hall when Village President John Jacobson refused to resign probably won’t be happy that he is running for re-election. The Tribune headline is Hebron boss in legal fix seeks new term A former Mayor … Continue reading
John Jacobson, Hebron’s Mayor who was arrested on drug charges last month, was asked by several village residents to resign, but he refused. In a statement after entering the Village Board’s meeting room right before the 7 PM starting time, … Continue reading
Four more McHenry County Townships elected officers to lead Republican Party efforts for the next two years. First up was Nunda Township. There was not vote as candidate Nick Provenzano withdrew his candidacy in favor of Joe Gottemoller’s. Mark Daniel, … Continue reading
In the fourth mailing on behalf of his candidacy for Circuit Court Judge, Demetri Tsilimigras unrolls a list of endorsements. On the address side, he promises to “adhere to the highest ethical standards and enforce the law equally–without prejudice, bias … Continue reading
Six ran for Village Trustee positions in Hebron and two tied for first place: Mark Morgan Mark Shepherd Both received 93 votes. With three to be elected, Steve Vole was selected over Kimberly Martinez, Lisa Georgi and Steve Cook. … Continue reading
The NorWest Townships Republican Central Committee elected officers in the Woodstock VFW Monday night. The strangely-named group, which consists of Precinct Committeemen from the small townships from the southwest to the northeast corners of McHenry County, surrounds the more populated … Continue reading
The following meeting notice for what has been named the “Under Ten” Republican organization has been sent to the GOP Precinct Committee elected in last month’s Primary Election: Precinct Committee besides McCleary calling the special meeting are Joe Razino – … Continue reading
Republican candidate for State Representative Steve Reick is calling incumbent Democrat out for breaking his 1998 campaign promise only to serve three terms. Reick has posted a sign on Route 14 between town and Centegra Hospital that says, State Representative … Continue reading
The August fund raiser for McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi was the biggest I’ve seen in a long time. The Boulder Hill Country Club was packed. And, this for a man not up for re-election for three more years. … Continue reading
The Mitt Romney campaign filed its petitions today. In the 14th Congressional District (all of McHenry County but Algonquin Township), the candidates for Delegate are Ethan Hastert – Elburn William LeFew – Harvard Gabriela F. Wyatt – Aurora The three … Continue reading
If those who got petitions from the McHenry County Clerk’s office follow through by getting signatures and filing for the GOP nomination for the McHenry County Board in the most rural district, there will be a four-way race. It’s a … Continue reading