Ron Ally snagged a $180,000 job at Harper College. The former McHenry County College finance guy, left to take the top finance job at Elgin Unit District 46. There he was paid $189,000. Ally made his last featured public appearance … Continue reading
In a Monday Rockford political press conference (as opposed to a governmental press conference) with his newly chosen running mate former Carbondale city councilwoman and failed candidate for mayor Sheila Simon at his side (proving it was a political appearance), … Continue reading
First it was a Cary-Grove High School youth appointed to the Naval Academy. Now, 16th District Congressman Don Manzullo announces an Algonquin teen is off to the Air Force Academy: Algonquin Student Appointed to U.S. Air Force Academy [CRYSTAL LAKE] … Continue reading
The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office has issued the following statement regarding the Illinois Department of Human Resources recommendation that Lawrence Hucksteadt be released into society. You can tell that State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi does not approve of the state’s … Continue reading
Yesterday, McHenry County Blog told of a possible demonstration against Elgin Kiwanis’ invitation of domestic terrorist Bill Ayers to speak at lunch. Here is a report from the scene: “There were around a dozen of us at the (Bill) Ayers … Continue reading
Some of the same people who participated in the TEA Parties may show up outside the Elgin Kiwanis Club meeting noon Tuesday at the Highlands Golf Course, described as “a Public Golf Course Supported by Elgin Taxpayers,” to peacefully protest … Continue reading
This graphic done by Steven Buyansky of The Elgin Courier-News is too good not to pass on. It’s a sewer manhole cover that appeared on the front page of the new re-formated tabloid. In a square part of the inner … Continue reading
Sunday I read an ad in Elgin’s Courier News. It was seeking clients for a medical office building across from the new Sherman Hospital on Randall Road. Just south of the Tollway. Here’s the pitch being made: Convenient access to … Continue reading
Sunday I read an ad in Elgin’s Courier News. It was seeking clients for a medical office building across from the new Sherman Hospital on Randall Road. Just south of the Tollway. Here’s the pitch being made: Convenient access to … Continue reading
Early on in the Protect Marriage Illinois advisory petition campaign the Illinois Republican Party was making supportive noises. There was even a link on the main page of the state GOP web site. But, as far as I know, no … Continue reading
Early on in the Protect Marriage Illinois advisory petition campaign the Illinois Republican Party was making supportive noises. There was even a link on the main page of the state GOP web site. But, as far as I know, no … Continue reading
Last time it was the Mercy Health System’s attempt to obtain the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board’s approval. Joseph Levine, Jim Ryan’s biggest fund raiser turned Rod Blagojevich buddy, fixed the favorable outcome after his contractor buddy Jacob Kiferbaum got … Continue reading
Last time it was the Mercy Health System’s attempt to obtain the Illinois Health Facilities Planning Board’s approval. Joseph Levine, Jim Ryan’s biggest fund raiser turned Rod Blagojevich buddy, fixed the favorable outcome after his contractor buddy Jacob Kiferbaum got … Continue reading
That was the headline on the main article in Elgin’s Courier News Thursday. The answer from Kane County Clerk Jack Cunningham was, essentially, “Maybe.” I found it interesting how Democratic Party State Senator Mike Nolan approached the issue when interviewed … Continue reading
That was the headline on the main article in Elgin’s Courier News Thursday. The answer from Kane County Clerk Jack Cunningham was, essentially, “Maybe.” I found it interesting how Democratic Party State Senator Mike Nolan approached the issue when interviewed … Continue reading
Tuesday’s Elgin Courier News reports that the City of Elgin is planning to broadcast its council meetings on the internet. Citizens would have the option of watching the whole meeting or clicking on specific agenda items. The broadcasts would not … Continue reading
Tuesday’s Elgin Courier News reports that the City of Elgin is planning to broadcast its council meetings on the internet. Citizens would have the option of watching the whole meeting or clicking on specific agenda items. The broadcasts would not … Continue reading
One of former State Rep. Doug Hoeft’s pet causes was PADS. Helping the least of God’s people, as Jesus admonished us all to do. The Elgin legislator got significant money put in the budget for a facility. He died before … Continue reading
One of former State Rep. Doug Hoeft’s pet causes was PADS. Helping the least of God’s people, as Jesus admonished us all to do. The Elgin legislator got significant money put in the budget for a facility. He died before … Continue reading
One of the most active chapters of the Illinois Libertarian Party—the Fox Valley Libertarian Party—seems to have signed on with Republican Party Presidential candidate Ron Paul. Paul, a physician and congressman from Texas, is probably the oldest of the GOP … Continue reading
