Previously, McHenry County Blog has published the campaign contributions for the last quarter of 2011 for some of the hot races in the Republican primary David McSweeney Kent Gaffney Danielle Rowe Today, we’ll look at what Kane County Board Chairman … Continue reading
As I mentioned below the press release from State Senate candidate Cliff Surges, I had asked for a response from his opponent Karen McConnaughay. It has arrived. You can see it below: “Mr. Surges has just doubled down on Sen. … Continue reading
If memory serves me correctly, it was a story from the Daily Herald where the campaign contributions to Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay from county vendors first surfaced. State Senator Chris Lauzen, who is running to replace McConnaughay, brought … Continue reading
Cliff Surges is running for State Senate in the 33rd District. His opponent is Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay. Surges served a term as Gilberts Village Trustee a decade ago. Surges’ mailing is the first from either candidate, to … Continue reading
A press release from State Senate candidate Cliff Surges: CLIFF SURGES: STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS Gilberts, IL – “One year ago, Illinois passed a 67% tax increase in the dead of night. “Last week, Governor Quinn released a bleak … Continue reading
Here’s the half hour “Public Affairs” YouTube video: … Continue reading
A press release from Chad Koppie that arrived last night: Koppie endorses Surges in 33rd (Gilberts)- December 5, 2011 Tonight, Kane County Regional School Board member Chad Koppie, a farmer and retired airline pilot, endorsed fellow Republican Cliff Surges (R-Gilberts) … Continue reading
There have been three announced candidates in the 33rd State Senate District that runs from just south of my precinct, which is just south of Crystal Lake, the lake, but they weren’t the three that showed up on the Illinois … Continue reading
State Rep. Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) raised $21,690 and spent $23,932. He ended September with $2,300 less than he started with. State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Marengo) took in $52,400 and spent $41,600. He started July with $478,000 (remember all those … Continue reading
As I walked into the Huntley Park District Building for the gun control/rights forum, I spotted three McHenry County Board candidates from three different districts: Nick Provenzano John Jung and Shawn Green The meeting was already in progress with Moderator … Continue reading
A press release from State Senate candidate Cliff Surges: Cliff Surges for IL Senate 33 comments on Illinois’ business climate The Chicago Tribune recently reported that Illinois is ranked among the three worst states for business, according to a survey … Continue reading
I didn’t make it to Dundee when Cliff Surges announced his candidacy for State Senate in the 33rd District, but Jon Zahm did. He supplied his observations below, as well as the photos. The 33rd District now has three candidates: … Continue reading
Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay announced her candidacy for State Senate representing South Central McHenry County (all the way up to the Crystal Lake Country Club) at the end of June. Conservative Chad Koppie tossed his name in the … Continue reading
