McHenry County Board member Carolyn Schofield may not have reached the $5,000 threshold that requires campaign disclosure to the Illinois State Board of Elections, but her name is popping up in campaign reports filed by others. State Rep. Mike Tryon, … Continue reading
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Thursday night I attended Family PAC’s boat cruise fundraiser on Chicago’s lakefront. Among the legislative candidates seeking support was Lakewood Village Trustee Paul Serwatka. He was the only General Assembly aspirant who was handing out more than a business card. … Continue reading
A missive from State Rep. Mike Tryon: Rep. Tryon Offers Legislative Survey As the State Representative for the 66th District of Illinois, input from my constituents if very important. If you have not already taken my survey, please take a … Continue reading
A bill sponsored by State Rep. Mike Tryon that would allow the McHenry County Conservation District to sell bonds without a referendum is on Third Reading on the Illinois House floor. Joining Tryon in sponsorship is State Rep. Barbara Wheeler’s … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon: Rep. Tryon Named to Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability CRYSTAL LAKE….. State Representative Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) is one of three House Republicans who has been named to the prestigious Commission … Continue reading
I haven’t had the opportunity to see State Rep. Jack Franks turn up the heat in a debate for a long time, but tonight he had all four burners turned on high. The problem was, the man he wanted to … Continue reading
The bill that State Rep. Mike Tryon passed to set State standards for re-cycling plastic bags got vetoed by Governor Pat Quinn over the weekend. The report of the veto, a wish-fulfillment of 13-year old Abby Goldberg of Lake Zurich, … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon: Tryon Co-Sponsors Legislation to End Scholarship Program SPRINGFIELD – A controversial scholarship program that provides full tuition waivers for each State Representative to award to students in their home legislative districts will … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon: I hope you are finding time to relax and enjoy time with family and friends during this holiday season. As I like to do every year, I would like to provide you … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: Senate OKs law seeking to avoid hefty county legal bills SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – The Illinois Senate today approved a measure aimed at preventing county boards from paying State’s attorneys’ exorbitant and unexpected … Continue reading
I’ve written previously that McHenry County will gain congressional clout because those of us who live in Algonquin Township will be represented by U.S. Representative Peter Roskam, assuming no court challenge is successful. Recently I’ve been thinking how McHenry County … Continue reading
Here’s the 77-36 roll call that was taken yesterday: McHenry County’s other state representatives, Mike Tryon and Jack Franks voted on the side of openness. When the bill was first up, Beaubien voted against it. The bill now will be … Continue reading
First there was his sign. Now in the Galesburg Register-Mail: “We didn’t do a headcount, but there are nowhere near 60 votes (needed to pass it),” said Rep. Jack Franks, D-Woodstock. Franks is against raising the income tax. I’ve asked … Continue reading
State Rep. Mike Tryon, who filed for re-election on Monday, has issued a monthly letter to his constituents. It follows: This legislative session has brought forth many important issues that will affect the quality of life in our district. As … Continue reading
State Rep. Mike Tryon, who filed for re-election on Monday, has issued a monthly letter to his constituents. It follows: This legislative session has brought forth many important issues that will affect the quality of life in our district. As … Continue reading