The McHenry County Republican Party has mailed a postcard to residents in the Western part of McHenry County. Presumably similar mailings will arrive in the rest of the county. There is no contest for County Board in District 6 with … Continue reading
The $50 a person fundraiser at Port Edward that has traditionally been sponsored by the McHenry County Republican Party will be held October 6th. This year it is being sponsored by The McHenry County Republican Women & The McHenry County … Continue reading
Since the March primary election, newly-elected McHenry County Republican Party Chairman Sandra Salgado has appointed a number of Precinct Committeemen in precincts where no one ran for the office. They are listed below. (The township and precinct number is first, … Continue reading
Readers know that my primary reason for attending parades is to look out for political implications. But what gave me the biggest kick was the Crystal Lake Strikers playing “Wipe Out” in front of the First United Methodist Church. There … Continue reading
Under the leadership of Sandra Salgado, the McHenry County Republican Party has unveiled its new web site. The front page features the speech that Salgado gave when the Crystal Lake campaign headquarters was opened. The web site is still under … Continue reading
That’s what the notice I received in the mail says. The meeting will be 7-8. A social hour will follow. The letter says the Republican Party will focus on the races for Governor, State Rep. and McHenry County Board. … Continue reading
At the Thursday night Grand Opening of the fall Headquarters for the McHenry County Republican Party, State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi gave a short speech. He was introduced by McHenry County Republican Chairman Sandra Salgado. You can read it below: The … Continue reading
Volunteers for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner gathered at the new McHenry County GOP Headquarters in Crystal Lake Saturday afternoon. Not only was Rauner present, but so was his candidate for Lt. Governor, Evelyn Sanguinetti. “This is our election,” he … Continue reading
It’s in the Crystal Lake Plaza next to the Irish Store and it’s big. How big? Big enough that pretty much every statewide candidate could have his own office. (I can also see State Rep. Barb Wheeler operating the south … Continue reading
The McHenry County Republican Party is holding a Grand Opening of its fall campaign headquarters on Thursday, May 29th, at #16 in the Crystal Lake Plaza. A reception will begin at 6:30 with a program beginning at 7:30. A ribbon … Continue reading
Here is the first wave of appointments of people to fill precincts where people didn’t run for Precinct Committeeman. They were appointed on May 19th. By law such appointments are made by the McHenry County Republican Central Committee Chairman, Sandra … 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
Into my mailbox today popped an invitation from Republican County Chairman candidate Mark Daniel. He and his running mates John Jung for Vice Chairman Carolyn Schofield for Secretary Glenda Miller for Treasurer are holding a reception at D’Andrea’s prior to … Continue reading
Coming the same day as McHenry County Republican Central Committeeman Mike Tryon’s letter endorsing him, Vice Chairman Mark Daniel wrote GOP Precinct Committeemen on behalf of his slate: Mark Daniels for Chairman John Jung for Vice Chairman Carolyn Schofield for … Continue reading
I was wondering about the internet looking for things political and found the following notice for the Democratic Party’s biennial convention: County Convention Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at 07:00 PM · 5 rsvps McHenry County College in Crystal Lake, IL … Continue reading
The voter turnout figures for McHenry County’s March 18, 2014, Primary Election are below. Let’s look at those precincts and see where 25% or more of the voters turned out. 40.2% – Grafton 15 (Margo Bunda ran uncontested for committeeman, … Continue reading
Two more instances in which incumbent Republican Precinct Committeemen are being challenged have drawn endorsement letters from State Rep. Mike Tryon, the retiring McHenry County Republican Central Committee Chairman. They are in Algonquin 46, a Cary precinct in which McHenry … Continue reading
Here’s something I have not seen done before. McHenry County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Tryon has sent a letter endorsing Andy Zinke for GOP Precinct Committeeman in Dorr Township Precinct 10. Zinke is also running for Sheriff against Bill … Continue reading
Jonathan Knight, who is one of those running against an incumbent Republican Precinct Committeeman (Sean Murphy), indicates in a comment under this article that he did not get a letter from McHenry County Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Tryon. It … Continue reading
The following email was sent by Grafton Township Republican Precinct Committeeman candidate Christina Myers on behalf of a slate of reformers who seek to take control of the GOP Central Committee from those grouped around current Chairman Mike Tryon: Fellow … Continue reading
