Will Illinois Integrity Fund Fronts, Jack Franks Face More Court Action? A friend of McHenry County Blog that knows all of the candidates has told me that several have been interviewing numerous lawyers in the Chicagoland area with an eye … Continue reading
Category Archives: Michael Rein
When Breaker Press President Richard Lewandowski told the Friday courtroom that he had heard that McHenry County Board that he had heard that Jack Franks was involved Franks’ charade of non-involvement collapsed. Of course, it was obvious to anyone with … Continue reading
It’s the first Monday in December. That’s when newly-elected county officials are sworn in statewide. The biggest news is the addition of four Democrats to the McHenry County Board. The total is now five, plus County Board Chairman Jack Franks. … Continue reading
Here is a comment from “KnownExtremist:” There appears to be a clear anomaly in the ACOSTA vote gain after the addition of the early and mail in votes when compared to other candidates in both his own District 5 and … Continue reading
As reported just after midnight, about 21% of those who cast votes did not show up as having voted for Governor. Now, after a call from Rich Miller of Capitol Fax and a posting of this article, our clearly incompetent … Continue reading
McHenry County Board member Michael Rein has 4,847 votes with 97% of the precincts reporting in District 5. Carlos Acosta has 4,681, only 166 votes behind. … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County Republican Party Chairman Diane Evertsen: Fraudulent group supporting Acosta harassing residents with robo calls This time of year, the political robo calls are almost endless. That’s bad enough but when a fraudulent group harasses … Continue reading
Veterans and union members put up this display in support of Congressman Randy Hultgren’s, State Senator Craig Wilcox’ and McHenry County Board members John Jung’s and Michael Rein’s elections this fall. There is also support for the referendum to put … Continue reading
The following postcard was sent throughout McHenry County Board candidate Michael Rein’s District 5: … Continue reading
Part of McHenry County Board member Michael Rein’s campaign for re-election is a door hanger. You can see it below: … Continue reading
McHenry County Board member Michael Rein’s re-election campaign piece arrived in District 5 mailboxes on Wednesday. You can see the piece below: In his campaign, Rein points out that his efforts have led to reducing expenses by $5 million by … Continue reading
One of the questions at the October 11th McHenry County League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night was whether candidates supported the used of the Jail as an ICE detention center. First to answer was Democrat Carlos Acosta. He said it … Continue reading
Governor Bruce Rauner made one of his rare visits to McHenry County today. He was late, having been tied up in traffic, so Congressman Peter Roskam filled the time with comments. It’s the first time, as far as I know, … Continue reading
At last Thursday’s McHenry County Board Committee of the Whole meeting, District 6 member Larry Smith was not shy about his opposition to solar farms on prime farmland. He doubled down at the McHenry County League of Women Voters Candidates’ … Continue reading
Half of the McHenry County Board District’s candidates had their chance to present credentials and answer questions on Monday. Thursday at 7 at McHenry County College,, the McHenry County League of Women Voters will offer the other candidates for the … Continue reading
In its Editorial Board endorsements, Jack Franks, who seems to have enormous influence on the placement of articles, struck out. Not one Democrat running for the McHenry County Board was endorsed. Franks’ allies who trashed McHenry County Clerk candidate Joe … Continue reading
Two weeks ago Saturday was a spectacular day. Short sleeve, sunny weather. That was the day of State Senate candidate Craig Wilcox held a fund raiser that day on the highest spot in southeastern McHenry County. From the East Main … Continue reading
Local Democrats are trying to pick off Republican McHenry County member Michael Rein with public union leader Carlos Acosta. Acosta put a really strange image up on his Facebook page that Orville Brettman found and posted with a campaign piece … Continue reading
Considering Republican McHenry County Board member Michael Rein ran against Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager last year, it’s not a surprise that Sager has endorsed Democratic AFSCME union leader Carlos Acosta for the County Board. Acosta announced the endorsement on his … Continue reading
Ersel Schuster reports on the McHenry County Board’s 25% cutback resolution: One More Step Taken to Control McHenry County Government The September 18, 2018 McHenry County Board meeting brought to conclusion the long-discussed issue of reducing the size of the … Continue reading