This tee shirt was worn by a man walking next to the Immanuel Lutheran School float. Here’s what the float looked like: … Continue reading
Category Archives: Parade
Some of the Republicans in Algonquin’s Founders Day Parade have been covered in the article about the incumbents that rode in the dignitary part of the event. One, newly-appointed State Senator Dan McConchie, probably was in that parade element. But … Continue reading
While McHenry’s Fiesta Days Parade was blistering hot last Sunday, Algonquin’s Founders Day Parade Saturday had a pleasant temperature, was cloudy and had a good breeze. In short, the day was comfortable. I parked near Port Edward, where dignitaries ate … Continue reading
Democrats have gotten a lot of publicity in running County Board and countywide candidates for office. And replacing them when their first choices dropped out. McHenry has one of five pretty much “must appear” parades. The only Democrat with a … Continue reading
Or I could entitle this, “My very hot Sunday at the Fiesta Days Parade.” It started at a reception for Congressman Randy Hultgren hosted by Perry Moy, the owner of Plum Garden. Touring the room, I found lots of Republican … Continue reading
Again Republican restaurant owner Perry Moy is opening his establishment to Republicans before McHenry’s Fiesta Days Parade next Sunday. The parade starts at 1:30 pretty much in front of Moy’s Plum Garden. Here’s is Randy Hutlgren’s message to Republicans: Please … Continue reading
So far, McHenry County Blog has looked at five portions of the Independence Day Parade: Jesse White Jack Franks Patrick Kenneally Democrats Republicans Let’s look at other things with a political tinge. The first I noticed was the squad car … Continue reading
There was an invasion of green-backed Patrick Kenneally for State’s Attorney folks at Crystal Lake’s Independence Day Parade. I looked and could see no sign of Jack Franks’ running mate, Jim Harrison, Kenneally’s Democratic Party opponent for McHenry County State’s … Continue reading
I was tied down in Crystal Lake, so had to rely on others to provide photos of the Wonder Lake Independence Day Parade on Saturday. The McHenry County Young Republicans has a float containing an elephant. State Rep. candidate Steve … Continue reading
For the second time I can remember, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White drove the van for his Jesse White Tumblers at Crystal Lake’s 4th of July Parade. When the Tumblers came down Dole Avenue toward the First United Methodist … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Rauner Celebrates Pride Weekend in Chicago CHICAGO – As Chicago and Illinois celebrate LGBT pride this weekend, Governor Bruce Rauner reaffirmed today at Navy Pier PRIDE 2016 that Illinois stands in solidarity … Continue reading
From the McHenry County Republican Party: … Continue reading
State Senator Pam Althoff’s Senate Bill 2701, as amended by State Rep. Jack Franks in the Illinois House, leaves open the possibility that the next McHenry County Board Chairman, whether it is Franks or Mike Walkup, is eligible to participate … Continue reading
Here’s the message that has been sent out seeking parade participants: Mar 12: March for Bernie in the Dundee Township/East and West Dundee St. Patrick’s Day Parade Join us Saturday, March 12th for the Thom McNamee Memorial St. Patrick’s Day Parade … Continue reading
Mentioned a couple of times was local radio station WXMR. Victory Rock Fellowship featured its presence on the air in a sign on the side of its float. Kelly Liebman of Wonder Lake announced her candidacy for McHenry County Board … Continue reading
Another band was next. This one from Marion-Rosary in Aurora. My battery was running low, so I limited my picture taking to try to make sure I got all of the politicians. The theme of the parade was “There’s nothing … Continue reading
The best parade in McHenry County starts at 2 this afternoon. It runs from downtown (Route 23) to the high school. I think it’s the best because it has the most bands. A band contest is held at the high … Continue reading
This third installment of Johnsburg’s Saufen und Spiel Parade starts with former Congressman Joe Walsh’s effort to honor our police officers. Walsh has been doing this since at least since a Memorial Day celebration at his Mundelein home that was … Continue reading