It has been most frustrating to have to fight McHenry County Conservation District referendums. As I have mentioned previously (see Why Odds Against Taxpayer if Conservation District Goes to Referendum), the frustration comes from having to fight money that should … Continue reading
Pat Quinn’s choice for Lt. Governor Paul Vallas released his income tax return for 2013. The Association Press did a story on it and reported that Vallas contributed $2,988 to charity. His income, as I total the figures, was $264,384. … Continue reading
The following handout from Governor Pat Quinn’s legislative lobbying operation has been distributed by the Illinois Church Action on Alcohol and Addiction Problems. OPPOSE HB 996 (Proposed Charitable Games Act Amendments) Would undermine the original intent of the Charitable Games … Continue reading
That’s what Governor Pat Quinn’s $11,562.72 in charitable contributions, reported in the Chicago Sun-Times Sunday, divided by his reported income of $201,066 yields as a percentage. 5.8%. … Continue reading
A group called the Sergeant Shriver National Center on Poverty Law has developed what it calls a “scorecard” on support of government programs to fight poverty. I found out by reading Diane Novak’s article, “Congress’ strong polarization clear in poverty … Continue reading
The Soar to Higher Heights Foundation is being contacted by the Charitable Trusts Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, according to press officer Robyn Ziegler. McHenry County Blog checked last week as to whether the foundation had registered with … Continue reading
The Township Trustees’ law firm, Ancel Glink, has sent a bill for over $36,000 for the month of March. That doesn’t count the time spent preparing all the resolutions that weren’t voted upon at the Annual Town Meeting and the … Continue reading
One of the signs I saw as I was leaving for the middle of the old Walmart parking lot was held by a teen. She agreed to hold it up so I could get a photo. It says, Let Us … Continue reading
