Our family went to Galena’s Eagle Ridge before the spring election. Election signs were all over the place. There was a local school bond referendum on the ballot. I spotted two types of “Vote No” signs and one for the … Continue reading
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A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Rauner activates State Incident Response Center in Springfield State ready to assist following oil train derailment in NW Illinois SPRINGFIELD – Governor Rauner today activated the State Incident Response Center (SIRC) in … Continue reading
A press release from David Bachmann: Former McHenry County Democratic Coroner’s Candidate Becomes the “Batman of Galena!” Rather than a continued career in Politics, the former McHenry County Candidate for Coroner Dave Bachmann, donates his time and resources to the … Continue reading
While in Galena this past week, I noticed a sign like none other I have seen. Actually, there were two of them. Two candidates each for the local school board. Above was the slogan, No Means NO Asking what it … Continue reading
It was not too long ago (about two years ago) that the minor league baseball team in Joliet was sold. The team’s name was “The Joliet Jackhammers.” The new team owners re-named it “The Slammers,” an appropriate enough name for … Continue reading
My apologies to the first-time commenters this past extended weekend as my family and I were taking a short vacation at Galena’s Eagle Ridge Inn. All are now up but the one with the swear word. One of my diversions … Continue reading
Having examined the plane fares to Florida, the three Skinners certainly are not flying south. So, the question is where we can drive? Should we go to a water park in the Wisconsin Dells, Rockford (as some Wisconsin State Senators … Continue reading
Up 1,525%! I was reading Capitol Fax Blog yesterday and found a reference to a Quad City Times editorial about the Pat Quinn administration having raised ski lift inspection fees from $60 to $950. Democrats punching business in the gut … Continue reading
Didn’t know an Amtrak route is planned through McHenry County. Well, if you are a regular reader of McHenry County Blog, you would. Links to McHenry County Blog’s stories follow: April 3, 2010 – Quinn Says Amtrak Going Through Belvidere … 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