Tribune Endorses Prim for Sheriff, Provenzano of Clerk & Miller for Treasurer

The Chicago Tribune has released its endorsements for McHenry County: Bill Prim for Sheriff Nick Provenzano for Clerk Glenda Miller for Treasurer Here’s part of why the Tribune endorsed Bill Prim over Andy Zinke: “…The sheriff’s and state’s attorney’s offices need … Continue reading

Sparks Don’t Fly at County Clerk, Treasurer Forum

Four people running for two McHenry County elective posts that pay in the range of $100,000 were not very contentious at Monday night’s League of Women Voters meeting. There has been no scandal or great controversy in either the Clerk’s … Continue reading

Meet & Greet Draws Thirty to Richmond

What uses to be called a coffee was held by Republican Precinct Committeemen and candidates for the office in Richmond Wednesday night. Three countywide candidates spoke: Bill Prim running for Sheriff Nick Provenzano running for Clerk Jeff Thorsen running for … Continue reading

NW Herald Picks Establishment Candidates for Countywide Races

The Northwest Herald made endorsements for two of three countywide races today: Mary McClellan for County Clerk over Nick Provenzano Glenda Miller for County Treasurer over Jeff Thorsen The summary of why McClellan is endorsed follows: “McClellan has a deep … Continue reading

Speakers Tell Why Bill Prim Should Be Sheriff, Gary Rabine Says Elect Him Because “He’s Not a Politician. He’s a Great Cop.”

The second fundraiser at the Bull Valley Country Club was held for Bill Prim two weeks ago. Snow shoveling and other activities have kept me from completing this story until now. Brian Kelly was first up to the microphone after … Continue reading

League of Women Voters Schedules Sheriff’s Debate and More

Well, they’re not calling them debates. The McHenry County League of Women Voters calls them “forums.” The one for McHenry County Sheriff’s candidates Bill Prim and Andy Zinke is 7 PM Tuesday at McHenry County College.  It is being co-sponsored … Continue reading

Provenzano, Zinke, Thorsen Gain Daily Herald Endorsements for County Clerk, Sheriff, Treasurer

Non-Establishment candidates for McHenry County Clerk and County Treasurer have gained endorsements from the Daily Herald. McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano was favored McHenry County Board member Mary McClellan. The Provenzano endorsement concludes with “These are two impressive, well-qualified candidates, … Continue reading

Two Gubernatorial, AG and State Treasurer Candidates Speak to McHenry County Republican Reformers’ Rally

I’ve been to a lot of Republican Party functions since I came back from Washington to run for McHenry County Treasurer in the spring of 1966. The meeting at the Woodstock VFW Thursday night, however, had more energy than any … Continue reading

Glenda Miller Snags $1,000 Check

Alliance Contractors, owned by Chuck Ruth, has cut another $1,000 campaign contribution check. Last time it was for McHenry County Clerk candidate Mary McClellan. The report filed Wednesday was for McHenry County Treasurer candidate Glenda Miller. Miller, Chief Deputy Treasurer, … Continue reading

The Endless Loop of McHenry County’s Phone Answering Message

I yearn for the days when Mrs. Vernon Kays used to answer phone in her husband’s County Clerk Ve3rnon Kays’ Office.  (For those interested, she was the lowest paid person in the office.) One could make contact with a real … Continue reading

Glenda Miller Leads Jeff Thorsen in Race for Money to Finance County Treasurer Campaigns

McHenry County Blog has analyzed financial reports of all the countywide offices and county board races except that for McHenry County Treasurer. So, let’s look at what the State Board of Elections D-2’s to show for Chief Deputy Treasurer Glenda … Continue reading

Glenda Miller Has $22,000 More in Bank (Mostly Loans from Herself) than County Treasurer Opponent Jeff Thorsen

Today, let’s look at the McHenry County Treasurer’s race. Chief Deputy Treasurer Glenda Miller is running against Crystal Lake City Councilman Jeff Thorsen. Miller reported having $22,175.65 at the end of the last quarter. Of her receipts of $25,745.13, $23,595.13 … Continue reading