Comparing Illinois Government Workers with Those of Other States

A Friend of McHenry County Blog found this 2017 U.S. Census information comparing state and local government employment numbers in Illinois with those in other states: Category Illinois Rank FTE per Capita Illinois Rank Pay per capita Total States this category … Continue reading

Randy Hultgren Releases New TV Ad Aimed South of the McHenry-Kane County Border

That’s where the 14th congressional district is, of course. The ad is an attack on Foster actions which Randy Hultgren says has hurt the job creation in Illinois. Here’s aspirant Randy Hultgren’s press release: Hultgren Campaign Releases New TV Ad: … Continue reading

Employment and Financial Info Sought by County Officials

We’ve been looking at the question on the survey mailed to 8,000 households by the McHenry County Health Department. Previously, we’ve looked at those questions seeking information on desires for more services, open space, recreation and planning, and transportation Today, … Continue reading

Dismissed County Zoning Director Sue Ehardt Gets No Court Relief

“You should not even have come to the courthouse with these alleged claims.” That’s how one lawyer familiar with Suzanne Ehardt’s discriminatory firing case against McHenry County and various appointed and elected officials characterized the decision. That decision can be … Continue reading

Scott Summers Weighs in on Employment

16th congressional district Green Party candidate Scott Summers has posted this on his blog, www.SummersTimes.com. I thought you who want to follow the 16th congressional district campaign might be interested. WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUTHIGH UNEMPLOYMENTIN THE 16TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT? … Continue reading

Scott Summers Weighs in on Employment

16th congressional district Green Party candidate Scott Summers has posted this on his blog, www.SummersTimes.com. I thought you who want to follow the 16th congressional district campaign might be interested. WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUTHIGH UNEMPLOYMENTIN THE 16TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT? … Continue reading