Wauconda Township GOP Endorses McSweeney over Gaffney and Rowe

A press release from Dave McSweeney’s campaign for State Representative: Wauconda Township Republicans Endorse David McSweeney The Wauconda Township Republican Organization has announced their official endorsement of David McSweeney’s campaign for State Representative in the 52nd District. McSweeney was chosen … Continue reading

Grocer Food Stamp Fraud in Waukegan, $375,000 in Cash Found

A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office,: WAUKEGAN GROCER AND WIFE INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY DEFRAUDING U.S. FOOD STAMP AND NUTRITION PROGRAMS OF MORE THAN $500,000 CHICAGO — A Waukegan couple who operate a small grocery were indicted for allegedly … Continue reading

Massive Gambling Bill Passes with a Little Help from a McHenry County Friend

And who is that friend who voted for a casino in Chicago and many other places? State Rep. Mark Beaubien (R-Barrington Hills). The 65-50-2 vote roll call is below: In McHenry County State Representatives Jack Franks and Mike Tryon voted, … Continue reading

39% of Illinois Teachers Pay Nothing for Pensions

“While Democrats say Teachers ‘Have Kept Their Part of the Deal?’“ is the title of an April 5, 2011, article by former Huntley School District 158 Board member Larry Snow.  (The quote was in the Chicago Tribune Marcy 31, 2011.  … Continue reading

Joe Walsh Invited to Replace Melissa Bean at Waukegan Township Legislative Breakfast

Isn’t this interesting? Denise Rotheimer, 2010 Chairperson of the Waukegan Township Legislative Breakfast has invited incumbent Congresswoman Melissa Bean’s Republican opponent, Joe Walsh, to replace her on the panel after Bean became “unavailable.” Here’s Rotheimer’s missive: To Whom It May … Continue reading

Those Vulcan Lakes TIF Guys Picked by Mayor Aaron Shepley and the Crystal Lake City Council Keep Showing Up

Two of the investors in the Waukegan casino group showed up in Crystal Lake to make a pitch for and won the approximately $115 million Vulcan Lakes Tax Increment Financing district development. One of them, sitting before the Crystal Lake … Continue reading

Those Vulcan Lakes TIF Guys Picked by Mayor Aaron Shepley and the Crystal Lake City Council Keep Showing Up

Two of the investors in the Waukegan casino group showed up in Crystal Lake to make a pitch for and won the approximately $115 million Vulcan Lakes Tax Increment Financing district development. One of them, sitting before the Crystal Lake … Continue reading