Zingers Fly as Sheriff’s Candidates Face Off

By the zingers that flew between McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren and his Democratic opponent Mike Mahon, you could be excused for thinking there was a real contest going on. In the last debate, the one in which the incumbent … Continue reading

The Abortion Stands of Local Candidates, According to Those Favoring No Limits on the Operation

Does the headline shock you? Could it be that anyone wants to allow a baby to be aborted the day before its due date? That’s the law now in Illinois and Personal PAC doesn’t want any limitations on current law. … Continue reading

Former District 47 School Board Member David Phoenix Runs Write-In Campaign for State Representative

I first noticed the write-in for state representative sign when I took one of my son’s friends home after a sleepover. There it was in the front yard in Four Colonies next to a Bill Brady for Governor sign. It … Continue reading

Franks and Bean Skip 2nd Amendment Rally

What you see is the side of the agenda for the McHenry County Concealed Carry rally held Thursday night at the Operating Engineers Lakemoor Banquet Hall. I see four candidates for Congress were present or representated. From the 16th District, … Continue reading

Pro-Life Endorsement for Zane Seipler for Sheriff, County Board Candidates

Illinois Citizens for Life, a statewide pro-life group, has endorsed Zane Seipler for McHenry County Sheriff. Seipler is challenging incumbent Sheriff Keith Nygren in the February 2nd Republican primary election. The organization is also endorsing candidates for county board. In … Continue reading

Former Mike Tryon State Rep. Opponent Bob Kaempfe Runs Ads for Identified and Unidentified Local Democrats

Thanks to the campaign web site of the two Nunda Township candidates for township trustee—Meridith Reid Sarkees and Patrick Murfin—Republicans are forewarned that 16 radio ads will run on Star 105.5 Saturday and Sunday. The man who ran against State … Continue reading

Mike Tryon Opponent Robert Kaempfe Spent $3,086

Crystal Lake’s Democratic Party candidate for state representative, Robert Kaempfe, has filed his campaign disclosure report. Although he spend almost $3,100, he has $1,200 left. He loaned $1,289 to his campaign. Contributions listed are $200 – Robert and Alice Kaempfe … Continue reading

Mike Tryon Opponent Robert Kaempfe Spent $3,086

Crystal Lake’s Democratic Party candidate for state representative, Robert Kaempfe, has filed his campaign disclosure report. Although he spend almost $3,100, he has $1,200 left. He loaned $1,289 to his campaign. Contributions listed are $200 – Robert and Alice Kaempfe … Continue reading

Halloween Holdovers

A couple of political Halloween pictures didn’t make McHenry County Blog. There is this ambiguous one of a graveyard with yard signs for Barack Obama and Bob Kaempfe nearby. Significance? Probably none. While I was buying some new door-to-door shoes … Continue reading

Halloween Holdovers

A couple of political Halloween pictures didn’t make McHenry County Blog. There is this ambiguous one of a graveyard with yard signs for Barack Obama and Bob Kaempfe nearby. Significance? Probably none. While I was buying some new door-to-door shoes … Continue reading

Dems Gather at Stage Left Cafe for Presidential Debate

While my family was playing Bugopoly at the kitchen table, McHenry County Democrats gathered last night in Woodstock’s too appropriately named Stage Left Cafe to watch the last presidential debate. To learn more about what they did, you can read … Continue reading

Dems Gather at Stage Left Cafe for Presidential Debate

While my family was playing Bugopoly at the kitchen table, McHenry County Democrats gathered last night in Woodstock’s too appropriately named Stage Left Cafe to watch the last presidential debate. To learn more about what they did, you can read … Continue reading