The GOP State Convention

A couple of dozen McHenry County Republicans went to the Illinois Republican Convention in Peoria last weekend. The U.S. Senator Mark Kirk wing of the party seems to have stacked the Platform Committee. It voted to get rid of the … Continue reading

Two of Three Statewide Republicans Attend GOP Fundraiser

Saturday night’s Lincoln-themed dinner at the Holiday Inn had the best food I can remember being servced at such an event. The beef was tender and large. Any small talk came before the food was served or afterward, because speakers … Continue reading

Jack Franks Angling for State Comptroller, GOP Fight for State Rep. Seat Imminent

I think State Rep. Jack Franks has decided to run for State Comptroller in 2016. Why? He didn’t show up at the College of DuPage Board meeting to chastise six of the seven Trustees who were about to approve a … Continue reading

Rauner Calls 2-Year Term for Comptroller “Constitutionally-Dubious”

A press release from Governor-Elect Bruce Rauner: Statement on Special Comptroller Election Mike Schrimpf, spokesman for Governor-elect Bruce Rauner, issued the following statement: “Governor-elect Rauner believed the best outcome for Illinoisans was for the Comptroller appointment to be for the … Continue reading

Lake County Republican Federation Praises Rauner Selection of One of Their Own

A press release from the Lake County Republican Federation, the fundraising arm of the Lake County Republican Party: Lake County Republican Federation Congratulates Leslie Munger on her Appointment As State Comptroller The Lake County Republican Federation was pleased to learn … Continue reading