NorWest Republican Organization Picks Mike McCleary as Leader

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

Tribune Continues to Spotlight Hebron Where Controversial Mayor Running for Re-Election

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

Hebron Mayor Refuses to Resign

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

Township Republicans Reorganize

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

Demetri Makes Fourth Mailing

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

NorWest Republicans Elect Officers

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

Smaller Townships Have GOP Meeting April 28th

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

The People at Lou Bianchi’s Fund Raiser

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

Four-Way Republican McHenry County Board Primary Election Looms in District 6

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