School Administrator Compensation Packages Going Public

What school administrators receive in compensation will be easily obtainable starting in October. State Senator Dan Cronin, joined by Kirk Dillard, Chris Lauzen and John Millner have decided that the most highly paid local politicians, school district superintendents (and other … Continue reading

Primer for Public Officials on Open Meetings & Freedom of Information Acts at MCC Thursday Night

Just in case you are a public official who wants to obey the laws about Freedom of Information and Open Meetings and, maybe, especially, if you are one who doesn’t, a free seminar will be conducted by McHenry County State’s … Continue reading

Nine of Mike Tryon’s Bills Making Good Progress

Today we’ll take a look at what progress State Rep. Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) has made with his legislation thus far. Any bill he introduced that did not make it out of the Illinois is pretty much dead this year, … Continue reading

Mike Tryon Reports Passage of His Transparency, Other Bills

State Rep. Mike Tryon has sent out his latest “Legislative Update:” This past week, the General Assembly addressed many important issues facing our state. As always, I am committed to keeping you informed regarding my progress in Springfield. Transparency in … Continue reading

Frank Wedig Going Door-to-Door in Quest for Dorr Township Trustee

Green Party candidate for Dorr Township Trustee Frank Wedig is knocking on doors in his second attempt to become the first Green Party member elected to office in McHenry County while being identified as such on the ballot. The first … Continue reading

Mike Tryon Talks about Illinois’ Financial Situation

Below Mike Tryon comments on the economic situation in Illinois: The Next Step in Changing Illinois’ Dismal Economic Forecast Illinois State Comptroller Dan Hynes is predicting a dismal forecast for Illinois’ economy due to the state’s $4 billion in unpaid … Continue reading

Mike Tryon Talks about Illinois’ Financial Situation

Below Mike Tryon comments on the economic situation in Illinois: The Next Step in Changing Illinois’ Dismal Economic Forecast Illinois State Comptroller Dan Hynes is predicting a dismal forecast for Illinois’ economy due to the state’s $4 billion in unpaid … Continue reading

$1.5 million that Wasn’t Real – Part 1

Where? You won’t be surprised to find out this is about Huntley School District 158. Those were the numbers that were talked about as errors as a result of the 2007 audit. If you think an audit reassures residents that … Continue reading

$1.5 million that Wasn’t Real – Part 1

Where? You won’t be surprised to find out this is about Huntley School District 158. Those were the numbers that were talked about as errors as a result of the 2007 audit. If you think an audit reassures residents that … Continue reading

MCC “Transparency.” Not.

Notice how I am trying to catch up to the lingo of the younger generation in my headline. McHenry County Board member Scott Summers asked a couple of months ago for MCC staffers to explore and cost out whether th … Continue reading

MCC “Transparency.” Not.

Notice how I am trying to catch up to the lingo of the younger generation in my headline. McHenry County Board member Scott Summers asked a couple of months ago for MCC staffers to explore and cost out whether th … Continue reading