Democrats in Algonquin Parade

Yesterday Republicans in Algonquin’s Founders Day Parade were featured. Today we look at the Democrats. Behind the banner was a young man carrying a “Thank You Bernie” sign, plus one opposed to the Trans Pacific Partnership agreement being pushed by … Continue reading

Jesse White Graces Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade

For the second time I can remember, Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White drove the van for his Jesse White Tumblers at Crystal Lake’s 4th of July Parade. When the Tumblers came down Dole Avenue toward the First United Methodist … Continue reading

McHenry County Romney Alternate Delegate on Jack Franks’ Fundraising Host Committee

A friend of McHenry County Blog has forwarded an invitation to Democrat State Rep. Jack Franks’ September 29th fundraising breakfast at Donley’s Wild West Town. The Jesse White Tumblers will perform. As usual Franks provides a list of those who … Continue reading

The Politicians at Crystal Lake’s July 4th Parade

OK. You got me. It’s July 3rd. And it wasn’t sweltering hot.  I found the shade most of the hour and a half 90-something entry parade. The biggest political entry was Congressman Joe Walsh’s. He followed Congressman Don Manzullo and … Continue reading

No Need for Jesse to Flip

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White refused to sign Governor Rod Blagojevich’s appointment of paperwork for Roland Burris as United States Senate. Now the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that White’s signature is not needed. White had maintained that his … Continue reading

No Need for Jesse to Flip

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White refused to sign Governor Rod Blagojevich’s appointment of paperwork for Roland Burris as United States Senate. Now the Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that White’s signature is not needed. White had maintained that his … Continue reading

Will Jesse White Flip?

All the members of the Democratic Party machine were lined up when Governor Rod Blagojevich promoted former State Comptroller and Attorney General Roland Burris to national prominence by naming him Barack Obama’s replacement in the United States Senate. Maybe slightly … Continue reading

Will Jesse White Flip?

All the members of the Democratic Party machine were lined up when Governor Rod Blagojevich promoted former State Comptroller and Attorney General Roland Burris to national prominence by naming him Barack Obama’s replacement in the United States Senate. Maybe slightly … Continue reading