Sun-Times Covers Bianchi Special Prosecutor Decision by Associate Judge Gordan Graham, Trib Has Article about Pumpkin Tosser

  You know I try to share articles I find in Chicago newspapers.  It happens so rarely as to almost be an “event.” Saturday, two articles popped up, one on page 3 of the Chicago Tribune and one on Page … Continue reading

Bianchi Offers Statement on Appointment of Special Prosecutor

Crystal Lake’s McHenry County Associate Judge Gordon Graham, who is running for the Republican nomination for circuit court judge, will appoint a special prosecutor to investigate the charges that taxpayer resources were used in McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi’s … Continue reading

State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi Issues Statement on Amy Dalby Accusations

Now that Woodstock’s Amy Dalby has been sentenced to court supervision by Judge John Condon for having copied computer files from McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi’s office, Bianchi has issued the following statement: Statement from McHenry County State’s Attorney … Continue reading

Bianchi’s Ex-Secretary Says She Did Campaign Work on County Time

Daily Herald reporter Chuck Keeshan is reporting today that former McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi’s secretary, now NIU student Amy Dalby, stole office computer files to be able to defend herself, “should anyone later claim she was part of … Continue reading

Bianchi Offers Statement on Indictment of Former Office Secretary

The two daily Heralds, both of which have courthouse reporters, have been covering a reprise of the Republican primary election campaign for McHenry County State’s Attorney between incumbent Lou Bianchi and challenger Dan Regna. Bianchi got 56.7%. Among other charges … Continue reading

Democrats Go for Republican Vulnerabilities – 3

Today we look at the third side of the McHenry County Monopoly board. Where the second CHANCE space usually appears after FREE PARING. the same man with his hands pulling out his pockets. SALESTAX$5000 The Dems could have done something … Continue reading

Democrats Go for Republican Vulnerabilities – 3

Today we look at the third side of the McHenry County Monopoly board. Where the second CHANCE space usually appears after FREE PARING. the same man with his hands pulling out his pockets. SALESTAX$5000 The Dems could have done something … Continue reading

Operating Engineers Make Five McHenry County Political Contributions Totaling $2,000

In its pre-election report, the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 State County & Local Area PAC made 97 contributions from July 1st through October 10th. They went to both Republicans and Democrats, even in McHenry County. With a … Continue reading

Operating Engineers Make Five McHenry County Political Contributions Totaling $2,000

In its pre-election report, the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 150 State County & Local Area PAC made 97 contributions from July 1st through October 10th. They went to both Republicans and Democrats, even in McHenry County. With a … Continue reading

McHenry County Young Republicans Reorganize

I was in Andy’s Family Restaurant last Saturday morning and who should walk in but State Rep. Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake). Tryon, whom I discovered was there in his role as McHenry County Republican Central Committee Chairman, was having breakfast … Continue reading

McHenry County Young Republicans Reorganize

I was in Andy’s Family Restaurant last Saturday morning and who should walk in but State Rep. Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake). Tryon, whom I discovered was there in his role as McHenry County Republican Central Committee Chairman, was having breakfast … Continue reading

Part 1 – The McHenry County Chairman’s Circle

McHenry County Republicans have traditionally liked secrecy. I have talked to previous central committee treasurers who were never shown more than anyone could pick off the internet at the Illinois State Board of Elections web site. When Jack Schaffer took … Continue reading

Part 1 – The McHenry County Chairman’s Circle

McHenry County Republicans have traditionally liked secrecy. I have talked to previous central committee treasurers who were never shown more than anyone could pick off the internet at the Illinois State Board of Elections web site. When Jack Schaffer took … Continue reading

More Young Republican Meeting Information

More information from Brent Smith about the Young Republican meeting last Wednesday. Here, in alphabetical order, are some of the folks he says were there: Greg Austin, Mandy Boyd, Nathan Boyd, Patty Boyd, Scott Breeden, Geri Davis, Dan Duffy, Jennifer … Continue reading

More Young Republican Meeting Information

More information from Brent Smith about the Young Republican meeting last Wednesday. Here, in alphabetical order, are some of the folks he says were there: Greg Austin, Mandy Boyd, Nathan Boyd, Patty Boyd, Scott Breeden, Geri Davis, Dan Duffy, Jennifer … Continue reading

Is Daily Herald Promoting McHenry County Democratic Party Chairman for State’s Attorney?

When a newspaper employee writes political columns and plays a role in candidate endorsement interview sessions, should that be made public? That’s a pertinent question, it seems to me. McHenry County residents have seen how Daily Herald columnist Amy Mack’s … Continue reading

Is Daily Herald Promoting McHenry County Democratic Party Chairman for State’s Attorney?

When a newspaper employee writes political columns and plays a role in candidate endorsement interview sessions, should that be made public? That’s a pertinent question, it seems to me. McHenry County residents have seen how Daily Herald columnist Amy Mack’s … Continue reading