Went over to McHenry today and drove past the two high schools. There were picket lines in front of both East and West High Schools. No teachers were parading in front of McHenry’s grade schools, however. More money for the … Continue reading
A comment from a previous article included these emailed suggestions for picket signs: Hi all: Make signs at warming center on your breaks1. Students First, NOT ADM 2. $ 6 million WASTED on ADM per year 3. Teacher concessions $3.4 … Continue reading
“Spending Our Loot Will Get You the Boot,” reads the sign carried by one man in last week’s pre-Island Lake Village Board meeting demonstration in front of Village Hall. Citizens backing opponents to Village President Debbie Herrmann turned out in … Continue reading
The Friend of McHenry County Blog did have a camera in the car, but did report that teachers were picketing in front of Huntley High School today. Pictures perhaps the next time such an event occurs someone will send me … Continue reading
The following press email has just been received explaining a demonstration will be held at State Rep. Jack Franks office on Route 47 just north of Business Route 14. The last time a demonstration was held in front of Franks’ … Continue reading
This press release from Huntley School District 158 reminds me that petitions for all school boards and McHenry County College are now available for circulation. After the big TEA Party win in Delaware, I hope that people with the taxpayer’s … Continue reading
The pressure from the Northwest Herald newspaper ad, the protesting on a very cold Saturday in front of State Rep. Jack Franks’ Route 47 office, the YouTube video of lament and anger, the letters from Cardinal Francis George and Bishop … Continue reading
On our way back from Milwaukee’s Mitchell Airport, we drove through Woodstock on Route 47. There was a big back-up as we entered and left Burger King. As we paused at the McConnell Road stop light, here’s what I saw … Continue reading
