A press release from state Senator McConchie: McConchie: Budget increases taxes, kicks the can down the road Springfield, IL… State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) released the following statement regarding Governor J.B. Pritzker’s State Budget Address: “While I appreciate the … Continue reading
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From State Senator Dan McConchie: McConchie plan injects fiscal responsibility in budget-making process Would protect Road Fund, cap state spending, and provide better revenue estimates Springfield, IL… In an effort to promote fiscal responsibility in the budget-making process, State Senator … Continue reading
A press release from state Senator Dan McConchie; McConchie legislation to eliminate drainage districts passes committee Elimination of layer of government could help reduce property taxes Springfield, IL… Legislation aimed at consolidating government and reducing property taxes by allowing for the … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Dan McConchie: McConchie named Republican lead on Senate budget, state government committees Springfield, IL… During the 101st General Assembly, State Senator Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) will serve as the Minority Spokesperson for the Senate … Continue reading
State Senator has introduced his first bill of the new General Assembly. House Bill 23 will allow garages to test and issue vehicle emission stickers, a function that is now performed only by official testing stations. Neither State Senator Don … Continue reading
A press release from Prevent Child Abuse America: Dan Duffy to Transition from CEO Role at Prevent Child Abuse America to Start Government Affairs Consulting Firm Chicago, Jan. 08, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Prevent Child Abuse America and its board … Continue reading
State Senator Dan McConchie sponsored the following bills that went into effect on January 1st: Senate Bill 2459 (N. Sauer) – Allows the Lake County Board to dissolve the Seavey Drainage District by resolution. SB 2291 (P. Breen) – Requires that the … Continue reading
The following letter was sent by McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally to legislators who will represent McHenry County next year: I am writing to offer my basis for opposing the expected legislation legalizing cannabis for recreational use in Illinois. … Continue reading
Here are the results for the three State Senate races after Mary McClellan figured out she had not added the early and absentee ballots on Election Night: … Continue reading
There are three State Senate Districts that come into McHenry County thanks to House Speaker Mike Madigan. All three districts had spirited contests. In the district that Pam Althoff vacated, the appointed replacement, Craig Wilcox won. Here are the latest … Continue reading
There are three State Senate districts coming into McHenry County (and meeting in Crystal Lake, thanks, to Mike Madigan). Here are the McHenry County results with 90% or more of the local precincts reporting: … Continue reading
To over-generalize,but not by much, the Northwest Herald Editorial Board endorsed all three Republican State Senate candidates over their Democratic Party opponents because the Democrats seemed likely or stated specifically that they wanted to impose a progressive income tax on … Continue reading
State Senator Dan McConchie is running for re-election after having first been elected two years ago. That election followed is appointment to the post after Dan Duffy retired to take a not-for-profit post. The letter he sent is below: Democrat … Continue reading
The Chicago Sun-Times has endorsed Tom Geroges over Republican incumbent Dan McConchie for the State Senate. Here is the endorsement: Tom Georges in the 26th District Tom Georges of Mundelein spent 31 years in the Army, achieving the rank of colonel. … Continue reading
From the Daily Herald: Senate Dist. 26: McConchie The Illinois Senate 26 race pits incumbent Republican Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods against real estate manager and retired Army colonel Tom Georges of Mundelein, a Democrat whose fiscally conservative and socially … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune has endorsed State Senator Dan McConchie for re-election. He was appointed to replace Dan Duffy when Duffy retired early and won the 2016 election for a two-year term. The endorsement is below: 26th District: For first-term Sen. … Continue reading
Coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats concludes with a combination of opening and closing statements by the six candidates. I was taking photos for a lot of his, so notes are … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats looking at answers to the question of their three highest priorities. And the candidates had a minute to answer the question My notes are below: … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats looking at answers to the question of health care, including whether candidates favored a state-run health insurance plan. And the candidates had a minute to … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats looking at answers to the question of Term Limits. And the candidates had a minute to answer the question My notes are below: 32nd District … Continue reading