The Illinois General Assembly reports that State Rep. David McSweeney’s House Bill 4637 was sent to Governor Bruce Rauner on Monday by Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. So speculation that the bill might be rolled over to the next General … Continue reading
With a new Illinois General Assembly being sworn in before a new Governor takes office, it appears that sponsors of legislation current Governor Bruce Rauner might not sign will be tossed to a more favorable Governor JB Pritzker by the … Continue reading
Capitol Fax has an annual series of recognition one of which recognizes legislators. This year, State Rep. David McSweeney won top honors on the Republican side of the House of Representatives. Here is what was written here: The 2018 Golden … Continue reading
More comments on State Rep. David McSweeney’s bill to allow McHenry County voter to abolish townships by referendum: “bred winner’s” comment: Look up your own real estate tax bill at the McHenry County Treasurer web site. It will have a … Continue reading
The comments on State Rep. David McSwee “again” says: I believe that Wilcox and Reich are on the right with this one. This bill is poorly written and will ultimately give Franks or anyone else in that position more power … Continue reading
More comments on State. Rep. David McSweeney’s bill allowing voters to abolish their township government by referendum: From Steve Willson: I’m going to offer my opinion here in the hope of trying to sort out some of the wheat from … 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
State Rep. David McSweeney’s legislation to allow voters to eliminate township government has garnered a number of comments. Some of the more cogent ones are below: From “An American:” If McHenry County has to pick up the tabs for any … Continue reading
State Rep. Steve Reick offers the following hypothesis for State Rep. David McSweeney’e delay in sending his House Bill 4617 to Governor Bruce Rauner. The bill would allow voters in any McHenry County township to petition for a referendum to … Continue reading
Here is the guts of the new language in the McHenry County township abolition by referendum House Bill 4637 successfully sponsored by State Rep. David McSweeney. The bill, of course, will be in the Governor’s court at some point. ARTICLE … Continue reading
McSweeney’s “Frank(s)enstein Posted on November 21, 2018 by WordPress.com Support McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks is on record as supporting Representative David McSweeney’s Township consolidation bill (H.B. 4637), saying that “We want to be a laboratory for the state.”This may make for a … Continue reading
Illinois State Representative David McSweeney issued a press release today on the passage of his bill to eliminate townships. You can read it below. General Assembly FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2018 Contact: Rep. David McSweeney 847-516-0052 McSweeney’s Township Consolidation … Continue reading
State Rep. David McSweeney’s House Bill 4637 was voted out of the Illinois State Senate Executive Committee today by a vote of 11-5 Who voted how is below: The bill passed the Illinois House by an 80-22-1 vote: … Continue reading
Take a look at this and tell whether you agree that it might be State Rep. David McSweeny’s sending another message that he intends to challenge Dick Durban for U.S. Senate: … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Rauner abolishes 53 inactive boards, commissions; prohibits nepotism in state hiring Cites steps as improvements in ethics, transparency, efficiency CHICAGO — Gov. Bruce Rauner today issued executive orders eliminating 53 boards and commissions … Continue reading
When I saw an op-ed piece from State Rep. David McSweeney in favor of ratifying the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for U.S. Supreme Court Justice and criticizing U.S. Senator Dick Durbin for his opposition to confirmation, I wondered why he was … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. David McSweeney: McSweeney Bill Prohibiting State-Funded Sexual Harassment Payoffs Now Law Springfield, IL –Taxpayers in Illinois can now rest easy knowing state money will not be used to protect state legislators from sexual harassment … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: Franks, Skillicorn Asking Algonquin Township for Referendum to Abolish Highway Department WOODSTOCK, Ill. – State Rep. Allen Skillicorn is joining McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks’ call for the Algonquin Township Board … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. David McSweeneyL Rep. McSweeney Files Bill to Address State Issues Raised By CPS Sexual Abuse Scandal Springfield, IL – State Representative David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) today filed legislation to protect students from predatory educators … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. David McSweeney: Senate Approves McSweeney Legislation to Account for Late Payment Interest on State Bills Springfield, IL – A measure sponsored by State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) intended to help the State get … Continue reading
