It was former McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano who advanced the suggestion that PACE supplement its dial-a-ride bus service with Uber. He limited his idea to times when no PACE service was availalble. That seemed too limited to me … Continue reading
Category Archives: Nick Provenzano
Criminal Sexual Assault, Suspeicous Vehicle and Juvenile Incident The report is marked, “Case Closed.” There are eight pages in the report,. One says that the McHenry Police declined to prosecute a charge of “public indecency.” That was after the McHenry … Continue reading
At the Nunda Township Republican Party Picnic on Saturday, newly-slated Republican District 3 County Board candidate Chris Christensen brought his yard sign. Christensen is replacing Nick Provenzano on the fall ballot. Provenzano resigned to assume a full-time job with Congressman … Continue reading
The District 3 Republican Precinct Committee exercised real power Tuesday night at GOP Headquarters in the Crystal Lake Plaza. And, it wasn’t a closed meeting like the Democrats have had to slate their candidates. Each Committeeman got to cast votes … Continue reading
Those who believe that Democrats will make hay out of a Daily Herald candidate questionnaire if Nancy Gonsiorek is selected to run in Nick Provenzano’s place have forwarded the following (emphasis was supplied by the sender): http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20110201/submitted/302019051/ 2/23/2011 Nancy L. … Continue reading
Although there is nothing on the County Clerk’s web site early Monday morning to indicated that McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano has submitted a letter of resignation, a District 3 Caucus is scheduled for tonight at 7 at the … Continue reading
So far, McHenry County Blog has identified two who wish to be candidates on the Republican ballot this fall to replace County Board member Nick Provenzano’s candidacy: Former Crystal Lake Grade School member and GOP Primary Election County Board candidate … Continue reading
The following precincts are in McHenry County Board District 3: Algonquin 21, 29, 49, 50 and 67, all of Nunda Township McHenry 2, 9, 20, 22, 25, 28 and 30 The Republican Precinct Committeemen from those precincts will be eligible … Continue reading
So far this election season, the Democratic Party has been the one slating new or replacement candidates for various offices. The meetings have been held behind closed doors. Time will tell if the Republican Precinct Committeemen from McHenry County Board … Continue reading
Here is Nick Provenzano’s letter of resignation from the McHenry County Board: August 2, 2016 It is with excitement and sadness that I announce my intention to resign my position on the McHenry County Board. My excitement stems from an opportunity … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Hultgren Announces Updates to District Staff Team Campton Hills, IL – U. S. Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) today announced the promotion of Nick Provenzano to full-time Deputy District Director for McHenry, Lake and … Continue reading
Paul Caprio’s Family PAC cruise is my favorite fundraiser. It’s not just the chance to meet with conservatives from around the state. It’s the views from the boat. Those two reasons are why I have attended 24 of the 25 … Continue reading
Or I could entitle this, “My very hot Sunday at the Fiesta Days Parade.” It started at a reception for Congressman Randy Hultgren hosted by Perry Moy, the owner of Plum Garden. Touring the room, I found lots of Republican … Continue reading
You may remember the unhappiness of McHenry County Board members for being called out by Local 150 of the Interanation Union of Operating Engineers for allegedly violating the Open Meetings Act when Governor Bruce Rauner came to the Woodstock Opera … Continue reading
Using a cost-benefit approach, an 18-4 vote of the McHenry County Board settled a suit brought by Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers over an alleged violation of the Open Meetings Act when the majority of a … Continue reading
Two Nunda Township McHenry County Board members are facing off against each other for the Chairmanship of the Township Republican Central Committee. The first report I received had three men competing for the post: Lee Jennings, Township Supervisor Nick Provenzano, … Continue reading
With Nunda Township Republican Chairman Mike Shorten having lost his post of Precinct Committeeman to McHenry County Board Chairman Joe Gottemoller, a three person contest has developed to replace him. Township Supervisor Lee Jennings is one candidate. Another is County … Continue reading
The McHenry County Transportation Committee rejected the staff proposal to approve spending $10 million to “expedite” right-of-way purchase for an expansion of Randall Road. The article announcing proposal can be found here. Also contained in the article is how $5.7 … Continue reading
A statement given by McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano to the Finance and Audit Committee Thursday morning: When I was first elected to the County Board I had the opportunity to help shepherd through the first ever Ethics Ordinance in … Continue reading
The Thursday night meeting of the McHenry County Board consisted mostly of criticizing Democratic Party State Rep. and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Executive Director Louis W. Kosiba had been invited to the meeting. No one used the word “pawn” to … Continue reading