If you had yesterday, thank former McHenry County Congressman Robert C. McClory. When you think about it, few congressman make a lasting indent on American life. McHenry County has had two of them. It’s not necessarily something you can realize … Continue reading
Category Archives: Robert McClory
McHenry County was represented until after the 1962 election by Marguerite Stitt Church. She lived in Evanston and succeeded her husband Ralph when he died in 1950. Next came Robert McClory, who held office until re-apportionment in 1982, when he … Continue reading
Chicago Sun-Times columnist Steve Huntley had a thought provoking piece a weed ago Tuesday. It’s called Fuel Choice and is promoted by a group called Set America Free. The pitch is that Congress should mandate that a significant portion of … Continue reading
“Been there, seen that” was my reaction when I read former campaign manager Kieth Liscio’s press release about suing his former employer, 8th District GOP candidate Joe Walsh. Back in 1982 when I unsuccessfully ran for Congress against incumbent U.S. … Continue reading
State Senator Adeline Geo-Karis and I were elected to the Illinois House the same year—1972. She died this week. I first became aware of Geo-Karis at a 12th Congressional District Women’s Club that she chaired after losing the 1962 Republican … Continue reading
State Senator Adeline Geo-Karis and I were elected to the Illinois House the same year—1972. She died this week. I first became aware of Geo-Karis at a 12th Congressional District Women’s Club that she chaired after losing the 1962 Republican … Continue reading
This past week 8th congressional district Congresswoman Melissa Bean got endorsed in her Democratic Party primary over peace candidate challenger Randi Scheurer. In the Republican Party primary, benefits consultant Ken Arnold got the nod over his two opponents, Steve Greenberg … Continue reading
This past week 8th congressional district Congresswoman Melissa Bean got endorsed in her Democratic Party primary over peace candidate challenger Randi Scheurer. In the Republican Party primary, benefits consultant Ken Arnold got the nod over his two opponents, Steve Greenberg … Continue reading
And, it wasn’t one-term Democratic Party Congressman John Cox of Galena. John B. Anderson, who used to represent the northern and western part of McHenry County, has endorsed Barack Obama for President. The last time I saw the congressman in … Continue reading
And, it wasn’t one-term Democratic Party Congressman John Cox of Galena. John B. Anderson, who used to represent the northern and western part of McHenry County, has endorsed Barack Obama for President. The last time I saw the congressman in … Continue reading
Fast forward (I know for a story in its fifth daily installment, that must sound funny) to 1982. I had always wondered how high an office one could run for without selling one’s soul. Jim Thompson couldn’t find anyone to … Continue reading
Fast forward (I know for a story in its fifth daily installment, that must sound funny) to 1982. I had always wondered how high an office one could run for without selling one’s soul. Jim Thompson couldn’t find anyone to … Continue reading