The Illinois Attorney General notified McHenry County late yesterday afternoon that it is investigating whether the County Board’s Transportation Committee operated within the limitations of the Open Meetings Act at its September 3rd meeting on Randall Road. The question was … Continue reading
As I predicted last night, the Continuous Flow Intersection proposed by the McHenry County Transportation Committee and County Board has succumbed to political, business and village official pressure. As Chairwoman Anna May Miller put it, “The CFI had significant push … Continue reading
I attended my first McHenry County Board Transportation Committee meeting this morning. Todd Bright, the lead man from Randall Road consultant firm TranSystems, gave an update on the project that Chairwoman Anna May Miller is vigorously pushing for a September … Continue reading
Hasn’t been anything in the Northwest Herald about the McHenry County Board’s attempt to impose restrictions on recreational vehicles and boats, so I guess the efforts of McHenry County Board member John Hammerand of Wonder Lake’s District 4 can be … Continue reading
Things are a bit slow, so today I’ll let you know who contributed to McHenry County Board member Mary McClellan’s successful campaign for McHenry County Clerk during the first quarter of this year, that is, right before the primary election: … Continue reading
John Hammerand, the County Board member who first pointed out (twelve months ago) that the county was losing big bucks by housing Federal prisoners, spoke next: “You cannot manage what we don’t measure. “I’m thinking of [the need to] swear … Continue reading
The debate on Tuesday about housing Federal prisoners in the McHenry County Jail started with Law & Justice Committee Chairman Sue Draffkorn trying to set the terms of debate. With regard to the ten-year agreement with the Feds, Draffkorn pointed … Continue reading
I was going to get up early Thursday to attend the McHenry County Board’s Legislative Committee re-consideration of endorsement resolutions of Pam Althoff’s two bills to allow the Conservation District to raise taxes (one needing voter referendum approval, one not). … Continue reading
The McHenry County Legislative Committee will make a second run at securing support for Pam Althoff and Karen McConnaughay’s tax hike bills for the McHenry County Conservation District Thursday. The meeting is at 8:30 AM in the Administrative Building. On … Continue reading
The self-starter Republican candidate for Attorney General from the Metro East part of Illinois was at the Cottage in Crystal Lake last night. One could tell that different folks were in control of the McHenry County Republican Central Committee. For … Continue reading
Location: Marzano’s Wood Fired Italian, 1501 Illinois 31, McHenry, IL. Time: Event begins at 7p, will run until results are in and the race is called. … Continue reading
Those with long memories will remember when Pat Quinn, speaking for the Coalition of Political Honesty, released a list of “double dippers” each year. They were mainly machine Democrats. Lots of state legislators, township and municipal officials. When Quinn started … Continue reading
Two robo-calls from an unidentified male voice came this afternoon. One attacked Nick Provenzano’s candidacy and praised Mary McClellan’s. The other attacked Bill Prime, candidate for Sheriff, and praised Andy Zinke. Funny thing is the same guy recorded both of … Continue reading
I can’t keep up with the robo-calls from gubernatorial candidates Kirk Dillard and Bruce Rauner, but a Friend of McHenry County Blog got one from supporters of Mary McClellan for County Clerk. It as an attack on Republican primary opponent … Continue reading
Friday night Grafton Township Precinct Committeeman candidate Paul Serwatka is opening his Lakewood home so people can meet the local candidates he is supporting. He is asking that people who intend to come call him on Thursday so adequate refreshments … Continue reading
Nunda Township Republican politics are fascinating. Those outside the entity’s boundaries are getting a taste of the alliances this year as County Board members Nick Provenzano and Mary McClellan face off for County Clerk. I just got a call from … Continue reading
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
A press release from Nick Provenzano announcing endorsements from Mike Tryon and David McSweeney, both using their titles of “State Representative.” Tryon & McSweeney Endorse Nick Provenzano for County Clerk MCHENRY, IL – State Representatives Mike Tryon and David McSweeney … Continue reading
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
