Sunday, May 15th, Gonigam reported, “Franks qualified that saying he’d give up the Rep. race if the Committee can pick another candidate who’s both ‘electable’ and holds a political outlook consistent with his own.” But Franks hasn’t pulled out of the … Continue reading
A comment from “Inish” worth sharing from under the article entitled, McHenry County Board Outmaneuvered by Nimble Jack Franks Again stimulated the following comment: Rested like a arrow in a quiver by no one’s fault but their own. The County … Continue reading
State Rep. Jack Franks told every reporter but Pete Gonigam that he was dropping out of the race for State Representative. Last Sunday, Gonigam reported, “Franks qualified that saying he’d give up the Rep. race if the Committee can pick another … Continue reading
That’s the headline from the Chicago Tribune’s news feed this morning. (Strangely, there is nothing in the home delivered Tribune., but an article appears in the paper edition of the Sun-Times for which I can’t find a link.) While State … Continue reading
The following was written by First Electric Newspaper publisher Pete Gonigam and graciously shared with McHenry County Blog readers: McHenry Dems Pick State Rep. Jack Franks For County Board Chairman The McHenry County Democratic Central Committee in caucus Sunday picked … Continue reading
With State Rep. Jack Franks putting out feelers to discover traditionally Republican support for a run for McHenry County Board Chairman, I thought the following opinion from the Kane County State’s Attorney might be of interest: … Continue reading
Because there are so many state legislators who hold local governmental jobs, the Illinois General Assembly has enacted a law that says the practice of double-dipping is fine…as long as one is not paid for one’s local government employment while … Continue reading
McHenry County Board member Carolyn Schofield has been endorsed over the three men Paul Serwatka Allen Skillicorn Dan Wilbrandt contesting her right to appear as the Republican candidate for State Representative. … Continue reading
A press release from Lake County Board member Nick Sauer: Nick Sauer Announces Run for Illinois State Representative District 51 Lake Barrington, Ill. – Aug. 24, 2015 – Lake Barrington resident and Lake County Board Member Nick Sauer, a conservative … Continue reading
State Rep. candidate Dan Wilbrandt has sent a letter to Republican Precinct Committeemen. He is one of four seeking to replace State Rep. Mike Tryon. The others are Carolyn Schofield Paul Serwatka Allen Skillicorn He was kind enough to send … Continue reading
A message from Lakewood Trustee Paul Serwatka to his constituents: As many of you know, in recent years, I have become rather actively involved in both county and statewide government. Not as an elected official, of course, but as a … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. candidate Dan Wilbrandt: DAN WILBRANDT ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR ILLINOIS STATE REPRESENTATIVE IN THE 66TH DISTRICT West Dundee – Dan Wilbrandt, along with the Citizens for Dan Wilbrandt committee, has announced that he will run for the … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County Board member Carolyn Schofield: Carolyn Schofield Announces Candidacy for State Representative CRYSTAL LAKE….. McHenry County Board member Carolyn Schofield has announced she will run for the office of State Representative for Illinois’ 66th Legislative … Continue reading
The following is from new commenter “On Target” appeared under the article about Lakewood Village Trustee Paul Serwatka’s having put $100,000 into a new campaign fund in an effort to replace State Rep. Mike Tryon in the General Assembly: Three conservative males … Continue reading
Newly-elected write-in candidate for Lakewood Village Trustee Paul Serwatka seems to have set his sights on the Illinois House of Representatives. Signaling his intention to run for State Representative less than a week after Crystal Lake Republican Mike Tryon announced … Continue reading
Yesterday, McHenry County Blog reported that one of the men who wants to replace State Rep. Mike Tryon as State Representative reported receiving $35,000. $25,000 was from the candidate himself and another $10,000 was given by Lawrence Wilbrandt. Today, while trying … Continue reading
A press release from Allen Skillicorn: Conservative Leader Endorses Allen Skillicorn in 66th State House Race East Dundee, IL – Irene Napier, founder of McHenry County Right to Life, formally endorsed Trustee Allen Skillicorn, an un-announced Republican candidate preparing to … Continue reading
A press release from Allen Skillilcorn: Skillicorn Exploring Run for 66th State House Seat East Dundee, IL – Kane County Republican Vice-Chairman Allen Skillicorn of East Dundee is exploring a run for State Representative in the suburban 66th State House … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: FORMER ILLINOIS STATE REPRESENTATIVE KEITH FARNHAM SENTENCED TO NINETY SIX MONTHS FOR TRANSPORTING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHICAGO — Former Illinois State Rep. KEITH FARNHAM [D-Elgin] was sentenced to ninety six months in prison … Continue reading
Yesterday, I postulated that State Rep. Barbara Wheeler might want a better commute and a larger salary. She is now State Representative, but I’ve been told by a couple of sources that she plans to run for McHenry County Recorder … Continue reading
