NorWest Republicans Endorse MCC Candidates David Schenk & Diane Evertsen

Here is an endorsement from the NorWest Republican Party organization: The NorWest Townships Republican Central Committee urges you to vote on Tuesday, April 4th. These local elections directly impact your property tax bill, meaning your decision to vote – and … Continue reading

Township Republicans Reorganize

Four more McHenry County Townships elected officers to lead Republican Party efforts for the next two years. First up was Nunda Township. There was not vote as candidate Nick Provenzano withdrew his candidacy in favor of Joe Gottemoller’s. Mark Daniel, … Continue reading

A Reader Offers Letter to the Editor re District 6 Candidacies

McHenry County Blog doesn’t get many letters, although the email address is on the left hand side of the page. With the election coming, I figure others might like to follow the example of Huntley School District 158 resident Fred … Continue reading

Shawn Green Replies to ALAW McHenry County Board Questionnaire

Below are the answers that District 6 County Board candidate Shawn Green provided to the Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water. ALAW County Board Candidates Survey: 2012 Primary Election A. Land Use 1. Do you agree that new development should … Continue reading

Property Tax Hike Becoming County Board Top Issue – Part 3

Saturday night’s crowd of candidates also gave opening statements. And, as on Friday, some targeted like a laser beam on the tax hike issue. (See also Part 1 and Part 2.) But before beginning, let me remind you of those … Continue reading

Youngest Precinct Committeeman Candidate Writes about YR Candidates’ Night for Districts 5 & 6

Melissa Denker. Remember that name. For those of you who can’t remember reading about her candidacy for Dunham Township Republican Precinct Committeeman, take a trip through this recent McHenry County Blog article. 19 years old. McHenry County College student. Computer … Continue reading

District 5 and 6 Tax Hiking Incumbents Skip McHenry County Board Candidates’ Night

The Young Republicans provided a public service Saturday night by sponsoring a candidates night for McHenry County Board candidates in District 5 and 6. The Friday night counterpart for District 2, 3 and 4 candidates, on the other hand, had … Continue reading

Donleybrook in McHenry County Board District 6

There are four incumbents in McHenry County Board District 6, as there are in all districts. Since everyone is up or election after reapportionment, there are four vacancies. One incumbent, Randy Donley of Union, who got by far and away … Continue reading

First Day Sees 25 Candidates File for 24 County Board Spots – Democrats Waiting

With the exception of any Democrats, most of those wanting to serve on the McHenry County Board filed petitions in the County Clerk’s Office today. An asterisk in front of a name means they filed at 8 AM when the … Continue reading

Electioneering at the Huntley Tea Party Gun Forum

As I walked into the Huntley Park District Building for the gun control/rights forum, I spotted three McHenry County Board candidates from three different districts: Nick Provenzano John Jung and Shawn Green The meeting was already in progress with Moderator … Continue reading

Former Huntley School Board President Announces for County Board in District 6

There are four spots to fill in each County Board districts. Because of reapportionment all County Board members must run for election to retain their posts. In District 6, the most rural in McHenry County, incumbent Randy Donley has announced … Continue reading

Mike Tryon’s Fish Boil – Part 2

This is the second part of the Mike Tryon Fish Boil story.  Part 1 is here. Mike Tryon gave a short talk at his third Huntley Fish Boil. Then, he introduced the elected officials. After he was finished with the … Continue reading