New March 30th Law May Prohibit Dee Beaubien from Running for State Representative against Dave McSweeney

For years, the Illinois General Assembly has been trying to limit the people who could challenge incumbents. No more write-in votes for people unless they register with the County Clerk sixty days ahead of time. Even if someone does register, … Continue reading

Status Quo Rules in McHenry County Board Redistricting Comments

A roll call was not taken for the reapportionment straw poll questions asked by McHenry County Board Chairman Ken Koehler. Just a series of hand raising. What you see above is a good indication that the size of the county … Continue reading

Sales Tax Possible to Finance New Schools

A friend of McHenry County Blog has noticed a new law that would allow a sales tax to help pay for new schools. It would have to be approved by referendum, unlike the extra one-half of one percent sales tax … Continue reading

Sales Tax Possible to Finance New Schools

A friend of McHenry County Blog has noticed a new law that would allow a sales tax to help pay for new schools. It would have to be approved by referendum, unlike the extra one-half of one percent sales tax … Continue reading

Suburban Legislators Prepare to Sell Out Their Constituents

The man playing the role of Paul Revere in this year’s RTA/CTA suburban money grab has been the Daily Herald’s Eric Krol. Friday, he repeated a call made in late May. The first sentence doesn’t say that the sales tax … Continue reading

Suburban Legislators Prepare to Sell Out Their Constituents

The man playing the role of Paul Revere in this year’s RTA/CTA suburban money grab has been the Daily Herald’s Eric Krol. Friday, he repeated a call made in late May. The first sentence doesn’t say that the sales tax … Continue reading