Second Sheriff’s Candidate, Gus Philpott, Completes Conflict of Interest Form

Now there are two candidates for countywide office who have filed the conflict of interest forms prepared by the Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water. The first was Zane Seipler, the Republican challenging McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren for his … Continue reading

Blog v. Blog Comment Mud Fight

A while ago, McHenry County Blog took note that the blog Dirty Keith vs. Dirty Harry had something of a counterpart in The Diametrical Woodstock Advocate Alas, former Democratic candidate for McHenry County Coroner David Bachmann’s frequent updates have not … Continue reading

McHenry County Sheriff’s Race – Blog v. Blog

As I pointed out September 11th, former McHenry County Coroner candidate Dave Bachmann created an anti-Sheriff Keith Nygren blog. It’s called “Dirty Keith vs. Dirty Harry” It’s an electronic whispering campaign. At least that’s what it reminded me of when … Continue reading

Mike Mahon, Democratic Party Candidate for McHenry County Sheriff, Passing Petitions in Southeastern McHenry County

Lake in the Hills resident Mike Mahon is not only passing petitions for the Democratic Party nomination for McHenry County Sheriff, but he has an initial campaign piece that has been made available to McHenry County Blog. You see it … Continue reading

Big Lakewood Sports Complex at Routes 176 and 47, Ancillary Uses in Second Phase

After the McHenry County Board’s Finance Committee meeting, Chairman Marc Munaretto answered some questions. One of them concerned how the allocation of Federal Stimulus Bonds for McHenry County was $27.5 million, but that there were about to be $33 million … Continue reading

Seneca Township Gravel Pit Denial Upheld in Court

Thanks to Gus Philpott’s “Woodstock Advocate” for pointing me to the Seneca Township web site NoForPit opposing the Merryman gravel pit zoning. The opponents have this update from Judge Maureen McIntyre’s courtroom: Merryman Gravel Pit permit DENIED for the 3rd … Continue reading

Under Two Mile MCCD Bike Trail to MCC Costing $762,000

A former McHenry County resident now causing trouble in Boone County pointed me to this Woodstock Advocate March 28th article by Gus Philpott about a $700,000 bike path from the railroad tracks at Oak Street to McHenry County College. Philpott … Continue reading

Under Two Mile MCCD Bike Trail to MCC Costing $762,000

A former McHenry County resident now causing trouble in Boone County pointed me to this Woodstock Advocate March 28th article by Gus Philpott about a $700,000 bike path from the railroad tracks at Oak Street to McHenry County College. Philpott … Continue reading