A pre-Tea Party conservative group in McHenry County has gone out of business. My articles go back to 2009 (and there were undoubtedly ones before that that Google wiped out when it labeled McHenry County Blog a “spam blog”). In … Continue reading
Category Archives: Patriots United
A press release from Turning Point USA, not be confused with the local women’s shelter, Turning Point: Turning Point USA Hires McHenry Field Director To Manage Grassroots Operations McHenry, IL – Turning Point USA, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to educating students about … Continue reading
The morning of the Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner, Patriots United will hold it annual breakfast. The details are below: Patriots United 2015 6th annual breakfast is coming soon! This year’s theme is A Winning Strategy – Limited Government and … Continue reading
Patriots United Board Member Jackie Larson sends the following reminder about next month’s United Breakfast: The 6th Annual 2015 Unity Breakfast sponsored by Patriots United is coming soon! This year’s keynote speaker is Charlie Kirk of Turning Point, USA. Turning … Continue reading
The Unified Development Ordinance–proposed future zoning rules–was again a big draw at Tuesday’s McHenry County Board meeting. At the last meeting, the room was packed with recreational vehicle owners. From the number of snowmobilers, one might conclude that they are … Continue reading
Patriots United featured human trafficking at its annual breakfast this spring. A working group gathered earlier this year. The second meeting will be held July 23rd at the Office of Administer Justice. It is located at 1750 Grandstand Place #15, … Continue reading
As Willow Creek Church in Crystal Lake holds a seminar on sexual slavery on Saturday from from 8:15-2 and the teenage girls kidnapped in Nigeria is gaining increasing attention worldwide, Congressman Randy Hultgren hosted a meeting on the subject in … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: Representative Wheeler a participant in the Patriot’s United 5th Annual Unity Breakfast Crystal Lake, IL – This morning I had the opportunity to attend the Patriot’s United 5th Annual Unity Breakfast in … Continue reading
A press release from Bill Prim, who is running for the Republican nomination for Sheriff against Andy Zinke: PRIM VOWS TO BRING NEW FOCUS TO BATTLE AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING Republican candidate for Sheriff Bill Prim Saturday vowed to bring new … Continue reading
Last Saturday morning Patriots United held a breakfast attended by hundreds. Tables even overflowed into the exhibit room. I didn’t get a chance to take notes because I got drafted to take photos. One of these days, I’ll get around … Continue reading
A concerted effort has been made by Patriots United to attract young people to its Saturday, February 8th, breakfast where the topic will be human trafficking. Here is a press release explained that effort: Young Adult Response At All Time … Continue reading
The Patriots United Breakfast devoted to human trafficking The above and the message below was enclosed in an email that just arrived from Patriots United’s President Joe Edwards: Human Trafficking is not far away. It is among us, hiding in … Continue reading
Joe Edwards, President of Patriots United, sent the following email: Human Trafficking is not far away. It is among us, hiding in the shadows. Within a 10 mile radius of downtown Crystal Lake we have seen 4 massage parlors busted … Continue reading
A press release from the campaign for Bill Prim for Sheriff reacting to the press release from Patriots United that Andy Zinke has pulled out of the organization’s debate: PRIM CALLS ZINKE DEBATE PULLOUT “FEEBLE,” SAYS VOTERS ARE THE LOSERS … Continue reading
Four years ago, the Northwest Herald partnered with Patriots United to host a fall debate between incumbent Keith Nygren and challengers Mike Mahon for the Democrats and Green Party candidate Gus Philpott. The following says that Nygren’s pick, Andy Zinke, … Continue reading
A campaign school run by a top-flight training organization–The Leadership Institute–is holding a workshop at McHenry County College on October 19th. The details are below: McHenry County Training: Date/Time: Saturday, October 19th | 8:30-4:00 Location: McHenry County College- Breakout Room … Continue reading
An invitation to the annual Pro-Life Unity Breakfast sponsored by Patriots United: Come to our 4th Annual Celebrating Life Unity Breakfast! Saturday, February 9, 2013 7:30 am – Registration 8:30 am – Program begins D’Andrea Banquets – Crystal Lake, IL … Continue reading
A press release from the Board of Directors of Patriots United: Patriots United is Opposed to County Executive Referendum You will be asked to vote on a referendum at the election in November as to whether McHenry County should change … Continue reading
I haven’t had the opportunity to see State Rep. Jack Franks turn up the heat in a debate for a long time, but tonight he had all four burners turned on high. The problem was, the man he wanted to … Continue reading
This email from Patriots United explains the big doings at McHenry County College tonight at 7: Referendum Impact Forum on Wednesday, October 17 Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the event will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. The … Continue reading