Someone else will have to tell readers what happened in the comment section, because I was at an Informed Choices banquet in Kildeer Thursday night. The crowd does not seem particularly robust. The two are running to replace retiring State … Continue reading
Category Archives: McHenry County League of Women Voters
Just in case you are interested, the McHenry County League of Women Voters will hold its second candidates’ forum for County Board candidates tonight at 7 at McHenry County College. The doors will open at six for people wanting to … Continue reading
The McHenry County League of Women Voters offers citizens the opportunity to hear the candidates for McHenry County Board tonight at 7 at McHenry County College. District 1, 2 and 3 candidates will be on the stage. Bring your questions … Continue reading
The McHenry County League of Women Voters will host interchanges between legislative candidates for those running to replace Jack Franks and those running for State Senate in Pam Althoff’s and Dan McConchie’s districts at 7 tonight at McHenry County College. … Continue reading
Each Saturday, the Northwest Herald has followed the example of the Daily Herald and published a series of “Thumbs Up” and “Thumbs Down” in place of an editorial. Today McHenry County’s paper of record said, “Thumbs Down,” to candidates who … Continue reading
Unlike Republican Mike Walkup, whose opponent Jack Franks was a no-show at the League of Women Voters candidates’ night, Republican Joe Tirio’s opponent Democrat Lynn Gray was on the stage. Tirio got to speak first. The Woodstock Republican said he … Continue reading
A member of the McHenry County League of Women Voters told me today that State Rep. Jack Franks is expected to be a no-show at Monday nights candidate forum. For some reason, “Chicken George” from “Roots” came to mind. Although … Continue reading
The McHenry County League of Women Voters took on two state representative districts and one state senate district Thursday night. With his fake Republican opponent Jeffrey Lichte (he who had a Jack Franks yard sign in his year in 2014 … Continue reading
A press release from Steve Reick, Jack Franks’ real Republican opponent (as opposed to the Jack Franks’ supporter put on the ballot to make sure that Franks would not have a real fall opponent): It’s no exaggeration to say that … Continue reading
The McHenry County League of Women Voters will hold its final candidates’ forum (“not a debate”) at McHenry County College starting at 7 on Thursday night. Those running for State Rep. Mike Tryon’s seat and those seeking to replace State … Continue reading
Yesterday, the answers to the $41.3 million Valley Hi Nursing Home bank balance question by the ten candidates for District 4, 5 and 6 County Board seats were shared with McHenry County Blog readers. One of the six questions that … Continue reading
Here’s what the McHenry County League of Women Voters member Karen Hutchings has to say about GOP State Rep. candidate Steve Reick’s primary election opponent Jeff Lichte’s not being available for its legislative forum: I spoke with Mr. Lichte, and he … Continue reading
Ten people seeking Republican nominations for the McHenry County Board appeared at the League of Women Voters Forum Tuesday night. There are running for ballot spots in District 4 (McHenry, Johnsburg, Richmond and Spring Grove) District 5 (Woodstock, Huntley, Bull … Continue reading
Tonight will be the first of two candidates’ nights sponsored by the McHenry County League of Women Voters for County Board candidates. Districts 3, 4 and 5 candidates will be on the McHenry County College stage starting at 7. I … Continue reading
With the possibility of candidate face offs coming up, below are the dates for McHenry County League of Women Forums to be held at McHenry County College’s Conference Center: Thursday, January 21, 2016 7 pm McHenry County College Building B … Continue reading
Below is an email interchange between Steve Reick, who has filed petitions for the Republican nomination for State Representative in the district Jack Franks now holds. An ally of Franks, Jeff Lichte, has also filed Republican petitions. Reick’s petitions have … Continue reading
Here’s what is on the McHenry County League of Women Voters’ calendar: Thursday, January 21, 2016 7 pm McHenry County College Rt 14 Crystal Lake IL Building B Conference Center Congressional Districts 6 &14 – Forum. Tuesday, January 26, 2016 … Continue reading
The Township Consolidation Task Force will meet on Tuesday at the Administration Building. Of interest is that the McHenry County League of Women voters is on the agenda. The Cook County League has consistently favored abolition of townships in Cook County. … Continue reading
Found this in the parking lot at the Crystal Lake Jewel last week. … Continue reading