A continuation of the analysis of the current situation in Illinois by WirePoints: Fact 18 18. Manufacturing jobs collapse. More than 300,000 working and middle class Illinoisans lost their manufacturing jobs between 2000 and 2015. Illinois experienced the worst manufacturing jobs recovery since the Great Recession … Continue reading
Category Archives: Jobs
Here’s what the U.S. Census Bureau reports. Folks will note that Illinois is not among the top ten states where job growth is strongest. … Continue reading
If population follows jobs, it’s no wonder the number of people living in McHenry County is down. According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security government employment is up from 15,898 in October, 2016 to 16,285 in October, 2017. That’s … Continue reading
You can see the first color literature of Democrat Jack Franks’ campaign for McHenry County Board Chairman below: This piece is the size small enough to fit into a business envelope. One almost has to have a magnifying glass to … Continue reading
My Orkin guy and I have been discussing politics for the better part of a decade. Last fall he told me he thought a Republican would win, but he was not enthusiastic about Trump. Last week it was time for … Continue reading
I would have posted these as they were delivered had the Carolyn Schofield campaign folks sent them to me. Now, I have three that those who are not on the Republican list in the south central part of McHenry County … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Peter Roskam: Joint Statement by Illinois House GOP on President Obama’s 19th Pivot Back to Jobs WASHINGTON – The following statement was issued today by Illinois House Republicans, including Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) Congressman Rodney … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon: Rep. Tryon Co-Sponsors Several Key Jobs Bills SPRINGFIELD…..State Representative Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) has signed on as a co-sponsor of five key job creation bills. Several House Republicans spoke at a press … Continue reading
Here’s the mailing that arrived on September 18th from GOP State Rep. candidate David McSweeney: Here’s the back of the mailing: McSweeney is running against Dee Beaubien (Ind.-Madigan). … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren. This is the second attack on Quinn. The first was about a week ago. Hultgren: Governor Quinn’s Anti-Jobs Policies Have Cost 1,000 Illinoisans A Job Washington, D.C. – U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (IL-14) … Continue reading
Press releases from Congressmen with connections with McHenry County: Roskam Statement on January Jobs Report WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) issued the following statement after the Department of Labor announced the national unemployment rate is 8.3%: “It’s encouraging … Continue reading
An email from Congressman Peter Roskam: As Gov. Quinn gives his State of the State Address later today, it’s important to consider this past year’s record. The last year has served as a crystal clear example that tax increases did … Continue reading
A bit more from Congressman Peter Roskam, who, unless the Democrats’ re-apportionment map is overturned, will represent the Algonquin Township part of McHenry County after the 2012 elections: Roskam: Imagine How Much Stronger our Economy Would Be if the House-Passed … Continue reading
The press releases which follow are in the order in which they arrived: Rep. Manzullo Issues Statement on November’s Jobs Report [WASHINGTON] – Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL) issued the following statement this morning in response to the November jobs report. … Continue reading
All four Congressmen with connections to McHenry County weighed in on the unemployment numbers released today. Below you see their press releases in the order in which they arrived: Roskam Statement on October Jobs Report WASHINGTON, DC – Chief Deputy … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Peter Roskam. Roskam seems to be the only candidate for Congress in the 6th Congressional District, which covers all of Algonquin Township, the most southeaster township in McHenry County. Roskam Applauds House Passage of Access … Continue reading
A six by eleven inch post card concerning the Democrats income tax hike follows by about a week David McSweeney’s first mailing, a biographical piece. The address side follows: Below is the back side: McSweeney labels himself “an independent conservative” … Continue reading
Hold a job fair with real employers and what do you get? Hundreds and hundreds of job seekers. Congressman Joe Walsh arranged for the following Illinois employers to attend: Northrop Grumman, Scot Forge, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Bridgeview Bank Group, Mercy Health … Continue reading
An email from Congressman Joe Walsh: Walsh’s Weekly Wrap Up Dear Friend, This Sunday, my office is hosting a district jobs fair. Since January of this year, Illinois has lost a total of 89,000 jobs. Illinois’ unemployment rate has risen … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Joe Walsh: Rep. Walsh to Host District Jobs Fair Fox Lake, IL – Congressman Joe Walsh (IL-8) today announced that his office is hosting a jobs fair this month in the district. Sunday, October 16, … Continue reading