Tom Cross Named to Head Board of Higher Education

A pres release from Gov. Bruce Rauner: Governor Announces Appointments; Staff Hire SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner announced he has made appointments to the Illinois Board of Higher Education and Illinois Teachers’ Retirement System Board. He has also hired a … Continue reading

Algonquin Township GOP Sends Mailing

What you see below arrived today from the Algonquin Township Republican Central Committee: New GOP Township Chairman Demetri Tsilimigras, who raised most of the money for the mailing, has a message on top of the address side. Then, there is … Continue reading

Second Telephone Poll Last Night

Two nights ago I received a “one-minute poll” from an unidentified source. Just three questions. Last night Susan Anderson called to ask me seven questions. The end of the survey said it was from Communications Express at 618-528-5700. Area code … Continue reading

Two Gubernatorial, AG and State Treasurer Candidates Speak to McHenry County Republican Reformers’ Rally

I’ve been to a lot of Republican Party functions since I came back from Washington to run for McHenry County Treasurer in the spring of 1966. The meeting at the Woodstock VFW Thursday night, however, had more energy than any … Continue reading

Tom Cross Votes for Gay Marriage Bill, Follows in Judy Baar Topinka’s Footsteps

State Rep. and former House Republican Minority Leader Tom Cross and now candidate for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer was in Crystal Lake on Monday night. Then he was off to Springfield, learning how long it takes local legislators … Continue reading

Two Candidates for Governor Come to Nunda Township Republican Picnic

This story was written a couple of weeks ago, but McHenry County Blog’s internet host was being disagreeable and would not let me post it. We now have a new host and because other sources have pointed out that the … Continue reading

Tryon Presses Call for Metra Mass Transit Committee Hearing

A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon: House Hearing Needed to Investigate Metra Allegations Chicago, IL…House Republican Leader Tom Cross (R-Oswego), State Representative Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) and State Representative Darlene Senger (R-Naperville) today are demanding an Illinois House … Continue reading

Another Statewide GOP Candidate Seeking Political Information

Mark called me about noon with nine questions about the upcoming Republican primary election. First, he wanted to know whether I considered myself a Republican. Next, he wanted to know what faction (although he didn’t use that term). First was … Continue reading