Tribune Endorses Prim for Sheriff, Provenzano of Clerk & Miller for Treasurer

The Chicago Tribune has released its endorsements for McHenry County: Bill Prim for Sheriff Nick Provenzano for Clerk Glenda Miller for Treasurer Here’s part of why the Tribune endorsed Bill Prim over Andy Zinke: “…The sheriff’s and state’s attorney’s offices need … Continue reading

Sparks Don’t Fly at County Clerk, Treasurer Forum

Four people running for two McHenry County elective posts that pay in the range of $100,000 were not very contentious at Monday night’s League of Women Voters meeting. There has been no scandal or great controversy in either the Clerk’s … Continue reading

NW Herald Picks Establishment Candidates for Countywide Races

The Northwest Herald made endorsements for two of three countywide races today: Mary McClellan for County Clerk over Nick Provenzano Glenda Miller for County Treasurer over Jeff Thorsen The summary of why McClellan is endorsed follows: “McClellan has a deep … Continue reading

Glenda Miller Snags $1,000 Check

Alliance Contractors, owned by Chuck Ruth, has cut another $1,000 campaign contribution check. Last time it was for McHenry County Clerk candidate Mary McClellan. The report filed Wednesday was for McHenry County Treasurer candidate Glenda Miller. Miller, Chief Deputy Treasurer, … Continue reading

Glenda Miller Leads Jeff Thorsen in Race for Money to Finance County Treasurer Campaigns

McHenry County Blog has analyzed financial reports of all the countywide offices and county board races except that for McHenry County Treasurer. So, let’s look at what the State Board of Elections D-2’s to show for Chief Deputy Treasurer Glenda … Continue reading

Glenda Miller Has $22,000 More in Bank (Mostly Loans from Herself) than County Treasurer Opponent Jeff Thorsen

Today, let’s look at the McHenry County Treasurer’s race. Chief Deputy Treasurer Glenda Miller is running against Crystal Lake City Councilman Jeff Thorsen. Miller reported having $22,175.65 at the end of the last quarter. Of her receipts of $25,745.13, $23,595.13 … Continue reading

90 Attend Gottemoller County Board Fundraiser

First-term McHenry County Board member Joe Gottemoller held a fund raiser at 1776 in Crystal Lake Monday night and ninety people attended. One of those present was Republican gubernatorial candidate Kirk Dillard.  After very brief remarks by Gottemoller, Dillard gave … Continue reading

Judge Michael Feetterer Has Successful Fundraiser

Circuit Court Judge Michael Feetterer filled the room at Marzano’s Italian Restaurant in McHenry. Standing room only. Candidates for other officers attended. People were passing petitions. Two of three McHenry County Clerk candidates, Nick Provenzano and Mary McClellan, were in … Continue reading

Two Candidates for Governor Come to Nunda Township Republican Picnic

This story was written a couple of weeks ago, but McHenry County Blog’s internet host was being disagreeable and would not let me post it. We now have a new host and because other sources have pointed out that the … Continue reading

Crystal Lake City Councilman-Banker Jeff Thorsen Throws Hat in the Ring for County Treasurer

A press release from Jeff Thorsen: JEFFREY T. THORSEN ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR McHENRY COUNTY TREASURER Jeffrey T. Thorsen announces his candidacy for the Republican Nomination for McHenry County Treasurer in the Republican Primary on March 18, 2014. Thorsen, a lifelong … Continue reading

The People at Lou Bianchi’s Fund Raiser

The August fund raiser for McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi was the biggest I’ve seen in a long time. The Boulder Hill Country Club was packed. And, this for a man not up for re-election for three more years. … Continue reading

Glenda Miller Announces Endorsements for McHenry County Treasurer

A press release from McHenry County Treasurer candidate Glenda Miller: “Centsible” Choice for County Treasurer Glenda Miller, currently Chief Deputy McHenry County Treasurer and Republican candidate for County Treasurer garnered several endorsements in the past week. Miller, 57, recently announced … Continue reading

McHenry County Courthouse Candidates at GOP Play Day

Assuming those with two-year McHenry County Board terms are all running for re-election, there were probably more candidates for McHenry County Office than you will see below. Although only two candidates are running for the Republican nomination for Sheriff, all … Continue reading