Here are some observations on the Jack Franks State of the County speech: Listening to the 1/10/19 McHenry County “State of The County” message, it rang hollow as our leader once again, nearly broke his arm patting himself on the … Continue reading
Some of those elected to the Winnebago County Board want to take some power away from the Republican County Board Chairman, elected at-large just like in McHenry County. In an article in today’s Rockford Register-Star entitled, “No consensus on Winnebago … Continue reading
New Kane County Board member Mohammad Iqbal, a new Democrat, is pushing to end health care benefits for his part-time colleagues. That was one of his campaign issues. “Several members have boosted their salary with health and dental insurance benefit packages … Continue reading
It can be dangerous to put something on the internet. Why? Because it never disappears. Consider the email that then-State Representative Jack Franks sent to constituents on December 24, 2013. Here is how it begins: Fighting Against Sweetheart Deals ‘Double-dipping’ … Continue reading
An editorial in the Chicago Tribune uses a study by former Alderman Dick Simposon (now a professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago campus), Marco Rosaire Rossi and Thomas Gradel to comment on the “pliable” Chicago Aldermen. Instead of being a … Continue reading
From a comment made by Mike Walkup under the article, “Northwest Herald Finally Recognizes Jack Franks Lies.” When I was at the County Fair in August of 2016 I was approached by Herb Franks who told me that Jack was … Continue reading
The following article about how House Speaker Mike Madigan controls what happens in the House of Representatives spurs me to make some comparisons of how McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks is emulating his techniques: Rules Committee: Where thousands of … Continue reading
Beginning in December 2016, a series of AD HOC Committees have been called. The highly questionable interpretation of that simple RULES statement is being deliberately bastardized by one person, allowing wholesale changes to the county board’s business, purpose, and members … Continue reading
Former McHenry County Board member Ersel Schuster reflects on the Rules changes passed by the McHenry County Board Tuesday night: And the Answer is… Dictatorship Since my last post the following question was asked: “What proposed McHenry County Board Rules … Continue reading
Here are the notes that former 14-year member of the McHenry County Board Ersel Schuster took while listening to the early December meeting of the Committee on Committees: JF: I would like to reflect on the fact that we have … Continue reading
Here are the notes that former 14-year member of the McHenry County Board Ersel Schuster took while listening to the early December meeting of the Committee on Committees: 12/4/18 – Ad Hoc Cmte. Kate [Bates], Carolyn [Schofield], mike [Skala], paula … Continue reading
From McHenry County Republican Party Chairman Diane Evertsen: The County Board Chairman has just announced the vacancy in Board District 3 of the seat previously occupied by Mike Walkup. As some of you know, Mr. Walkup tendered his resignation effective … Continue reading
Last night the nomination of Democratic Party McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks to replace Franks’ critic Republican Craig Wilcox, who resigned to take Pam Althoff’s State Senate seat, was approved with 19 out of 22 possible votes. Abstaining were … Continue reading
Grafton Township Republican Party Chairman Mike Skala has been elected Vice Chairman of the McHenry County Board for the next two years. The position of Vice Chairman of the McHenry County Board has been a largely ceremonial position for the … Continue reading
With the retirement of McHenry County Board member Craig Wilcox to assume Pam Althoff’s seat in the Illinois State Senate McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks has the statutory duty to appoint a replacement. The only checks on this power … Continue reading
One of the responsibilities of the McHenry County Clerk is writing minutes of the McHenry County Board. One would expect that newly-sworn in Joe Tirio will put what happens in County Board meetings. I don’t usually read meeting minutes, but … Continue reading
From former McHenry County Board member Ersel Schuster: It is Said… “Hell is Truth Seen Too Late!” For those who believe history is an indicator of the future, these last two years do not give one a great deal of … Continue reading
A Friend of McHenry County Blog was going through his junk mail and found the invitation fo Jack Franks’ fall fundraiser. It was mailed First Class, but without a real stamp to catch the recipient’s attention. The price ranged from … Continue reading
A press release from Joe Tirio: If elected, Tirio agrees to serve as Recorder without pay until offices are consolidated WOODSTOCK, IL – As election day looms near, some are asking what will happen to the Recorder’s office if Tirio … Continue reading
I was at the District 155 High School Board meeting Tuesday night and didn’t bother to listen to the concurrent McHenry County Board meeting tape. Had I, I would have heard District 3 County Board member Mike Walkup announce his … Continue reading
