Even though we have not yet seen the final map that Illinois Democrats are poised to impose upon their arch enemies, the Republicans, reaction and analysis from those intensely interested in politics are coming in. Below is what a northern … Continue reading
Category Archives: Tim Schmitz
What has happened in Crystal Lake is pretty incredible. The lines the Democrats have drawn will give Crystal Lake three state representatives and three state senators. Four state representatives, if you want to count the one Dorr Township precinct on … Continue reading
Jack Franks brought colleagues to his home town of Marengo Saturday to the hard-to-find new Marengo High School for a reapportionment hearing whose process will be completely controlled by Democrats in the General Assembly and Governor’s Mansion. To reach the … Continue reading
I’ve been watching the Democrats irresponsible budget actions since 2002, when Rod Blagojevich beat Jim Ryan and me for Governor. Look at State Rep. Tim Schmitz’ comment to Daily Herald reporter John Patterson (or maybe reporter Timothy Macgaw) in today’s … Continue reading
With the primary election coming up in about five weeks, active citizens are starting to think more seriously about narrowing down their choices for contested offices. At Zane Seipler’s fund raiser Wednesday night, for example, one person concluded that Andy … Continue reading
That’s what the United Republican Fund rack-up says about Crystal Lake’s Mike Tryon. And his colleague from the east, Republican Mark Beaubien came in at 88%. South of the McHenry-Kane County line, Tim Schmitz received a 87.5% rating. You can … Continue reading
That’s what the United Republican Fund rack-up says about Crystal Lake’s Mike Tryon. And his colleague from the east, Republican Mark Beaubien came in at 88%. South of the McHenry-Kane County line, Tim Schmitz received a 87.5% rating. You can … Continue reading
A friend of McHenry County Blog has noticed a new law that would allow a sales tax to help pay for new schools. It would have to be approved by referendum, unlike the extra one-half of one percent sales tax … Continue reading
A friend of McHenry County Blog has noticed a new law that would allow a sales tax to help pay for new schools. It would have to be approved by referendum, unlike the extra one-half of one percent sales tax … Continue reading
Back to money in this series of articles of what happened when legislators were being briefed on District 300 by administrators and board members John Ryan and Joe Stevens, the board’s president. Superintendent Ken Arndt brought up the huge Sears … Continue reading
Back to money in this series of articles of what happened when legislators were being briefed on District 300 by administrators and board members John Ryan and Joe Stevens, the board’s president. Superintendent Ken Arndt brought up the huge Sears … Continue reading
This is the third in a series of articles about Monday’s legislative breakfast given by Carpentersville District 300. Attending were various district administrators, board members John Ryan, who chaired the meeting, and Board President Joe Stevens, plus members of the … Continue reading
This is the third in a series of articles about Monday’s legislative breakfast given by Carpentersville District 300. Attending were various district administrators, board members John Ryan, who chaired the meeting, and Board President Joe Stevens, plus members of the … Continue reading
The following letter arrived from State Representative Mike Tryon. I am happy to pass it on. Dear Friend, Last week the Democrat-controlled House and Senate voted to raise the taxes of McHenry County residents in order to bail out Chicago’s … Continue reading
The following letter arrived from State Representative Mike Tryon. I am happy to pass it on. Dear Friend, Last week the Democrat-controlled House and Senate voted to raise the taxes of McHenry County residents in order to bail out Chicago’s … Continue reading
49th district Republican state representative challenger Jim Krenz has released a poll that shows incumbent Tim Schmitz pretty much unknown in his legislative district. The district covers much of northern Kane County, including Sun City and a large part of … Continue reading
49th district Republican state representative challenger Jim Krenz has released a poll that shows incumbent Tim Schmitz pretty much unknown in his legislative district. The district covers much of northern Kane County, including Sun City and a large part of … Continue reading
If newspapers catered to candidates who advertise the way they do to car dealers and home builders, then Jim Krenz ought to be getting great coverage in Elgin’s Courier News. He is running against incumbent Tim Schmitz from the far … Continue reading
If newspapers catered to candidates who advertise the way they do to car dealers and home builders, then Jim Krenz ought to be getting great coverage in Elgin’s Courier News. He is running against incumbent Tim Schmitz from the far … Continue reading
49th state representative district Republican challenger Jim Krenz has sent his answers to a newspaper questionnaire. The 49th district includes areas south of the Kane-McHenry County line, including the Kane County part of Sun City. Krenz is running against incumbent … Continue reading