The money given by Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, under investigation by the FBI, to Jack Franks’ Political Action Committee was listed here. But, allowing Burke’s name to be used on Chicago fundraising pitches is something else Franks regularly allowed giong … Continue reading
Category Archives: Fundraiser
A Friend of McHenry County Blog was going through his junk mail and found the invitation fo Jack Franks’ fall fundraiser. It was mailed First Class, but without a real stamp to catch the recipient’s attention. The price ranged from … Continue reading
Saturday morning at the Crystal Lake Holiday Inn, McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks is holding his annual low cost breakfast fundraiser for local residents. The minimum price is $50, according to one person who received an invitation. The biggest … Continue reading
Crystal Lake Brewing was the site of McHenry County Board candidate Carolyn Schofield’s fundraiser Tuesday night. I got a photo of Schofield and her running mate Josh Howell, a member of the Cary Grade School Board, which has cut it … Continue reading
Not only does Carolyn Schofield have a County Board fundraiser tonight (see article below), but so does District 3 candidate Lori Parrish. It is at the Bulldog Ale House at 1501 Route 31, McHenry, and costs $30. … Continue reading
Two weeks ago Saturday was a spectacular day. Short sleeve, sunny weather. That was the day of State Senate candidate Craig Wilcox held a fund raiser that day on the highest spot in southeastern McHenry County. From the East Main … Continue reading
Former McHenry County Board member Carolyn Schofield, running again for the County Board after a candidacy for State Representative, is holding a fundraiser next Tuesday, October 2nd, at Crystal Lake Brewing 5-7. The price is $30 apiece. Here is Schofield’s … Continue reading
McHenry County Board member Chuck Wheeler held a fundraiser in Johnsburg Tuesday night. “Why?” one person asked me. “Isn’t he unopposed?” He is, but Wheeler is leading the fight against tax hikes proposed by the McHenry High School Board McHenry … Continue reading
When McHenry’s Chuck Wheeler ran for the County Board four years, he pledged to lower taxes. Now, he is leading the charge against the McHenry High School District’s and City of McHenry’s efforts to hike taxes. His $25 fundraiser is … Continue reading
Running for re-election, McHenry County Board member Chuck Wheeler is having a fundraiser on September 17th at Johnsburg’s Stucky’s. … Continue reading
At his fundraiser on Thursday night, McHenry County State’s Attorney laid down his hope for Republicans in McHenry County. He cites a sense of revolt over the last three years locally. Here are two highlights: “An inflamed sense that something … Continue reading
It’s the day before McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally’s Bull Valley Country Club fundraiser and he has sent out a list of those who will be welcoming folks: Pam Althoff Mike Freese Michael McNerny Tim Ryan Bob Anderson Joe Gottemoller Molly … Continue reading
Michael Rein, one of the McHenry County Board members not afraid to stand up to Democratic Party Chairman Jack Franks, is holding a $50 Woodstock Square fundraiser the night of August 15th. Because of his standing up against our Board … Continue reading
McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally is following in his mentor Lou Bianchi’s footsteps by holding a fundraiser every year. This year’s will be held on August 23rd at the Bull Valley Country Club. Featured speaker will be the Republican … Continue reading
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Sunday, July 8th, State Rep. Allen Skillicorn will celebrate his fortieth birthday for the fifth time on Sunday in East Dundee’s Bandito Barney’s from 5-7. … Continue reading
Right before the beginning of summer, Republican McHenry County Clerk candidate Joe Tirio is holding a fundraiser. $60 gets one into The Rib House in Crystal Lake from 5:30-9; $20 if one is a GOP Republican Precinct Committeeman. Maybe people … Continue reading
From State Representative candidate Tom Weber, who is running to replace retiring Barbara Wheeler: It is only 2 days until my fundraiser at Blarney Island and we are going to have a great time! Monday the Democrats filed a candidate … Continue reading
From State Representative candidate Tom Weber, who is running to replace retiring Barbara Wheeler: It is only 7 days until my fundraiser at Blarney Island and we are going to have a great time! Monday the Democrats filed a candidate … Continue reading
Right before the beginning of summer, Republican McHenry County Clerk candidate Joe Tirio is holding a fundraiser. $60 gets one into The Rib House in Crystal Lake from 5:30-9; $20 if one is a GOP Republican Precinct Committeeman. … Continue reading