Nelwy-elected Algonquin Township Republican Party Chairman Glen Swanson hosted a fundraiser at Pablo’s in Crystal Lake Thursday night. The entrance fee was $35 apiece. There were no cut rates for Republican Precinct Committeemen. Legislators attended. State Senator Dan McConchie and … Continue reading
Category Archives: Robert Wilbrandt
Add in a $5,000 in-kind expenditure from Liberty Outdoor Advertising for billboards and the total rises to over $129,000. In addition, there is a $35,000 loan from the candidate reported on April 4th. The committee has debts from the candidate … Continue reading
$198,075 Job at Stake The Republican Primary Election campaign is winding down for the four people running for a countywide judgeship. Since January 1st, family money has fueling two of the campaigns–that of appointed Judge Robert Wilbrandt and Assistant State’s … Continue reading
The following piece was sent by a friend of McHenry County Blog: … Continue reading
Judge Robert Wilbrandt uses his position as a sitting judge, the top Bar Association rating and newspaper endorsements to advance his candidacy in a mailing that arrived today. Because the postcard is larger than my scanner can take, sides are … Continue reading
The weekend before last I put up an article about the hit piece sent out to defame Judge Robert Wilbrandt’s candidacy for a six-yer term. I run it again, not to give credence to the anonymous charges of a committee … Continue reading
People without the courage to use their own names have mailed the following hit piece against appointed Judge Robert Wilbrandt. Look carefully and you will see some group called “McHenry County Judicial Ethics” claims credit for the mailing. You will … Continue reading
McHenry County Blog has run the Bar Association rankings, but appointed Judge Robert Wilbrandt, in his quest for a sic-year elected term through them important enough to put on a big post card to mail to you. You can see … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune endorsed two men running for countywide office in McHenry County: Tiffany Davis for Judge Robert Wilbrandt for Judge Joe Tirio County Clerk You can read the endorsements below: … Continue reading
The Republican Party of Nunda Township met last Thursday and, while no significant business was conducted, there were enough Precinct Committeemen to have a quorum. There were also guests from outside the township. Two judicial candidates presented their qualifications: Mary … Continue reading
The Bar Association solicits opinions from lawyers on judicial candidates. The results have been released and McHenry County Clerk Mary McClellan received the second lowest rating of any judge on the ballot outside of Cook County. Only Katherine Ruocco of … Continue reading
Friday, McHenry County Blog reported on the positions of three candidates for judicial posts. Saying they favor cameras in the courtroom were Ray Flavin Demetri Tsilimigras Unwilling to say, “yes,” was Tiffany Davis. Not that it’s a big deal to … Continue reading
One of the four candidates for the McHenry County Circuit Court vacancy was polling last night. The automated poll sought the following information: Registered voter GOP or Dem Gender Age Robert Wilbrandt, positive or negative Demetri Tsilimigras, positive or negative … Continue reading
Appointed Judge Robert Wilbrandt has mailed out what political observers would characterize as a “hit piece.” Knowing that when one woman is on the ballot running against three men, Wilbrandt’s mailing points out what he considers weaknesses of opponent McHenry … Continue reading
From Robert Wilbrandt’s campaign: We live in an incredibly polarizing time in politics, and it seems to be creeping into every aspect of our lives. However, we can all agree that politics must stay out of our courtrooms. Keeping politics … Continue reading
Robocall Asks Select Residents Seven Questions A friend of McHenry County Blog sent me information on a robocall they received yesterday. As best as their memory allows, here were the seven questions: Will you vote in the primary election March … Continue reading
Appointed Circuit Court Judge Robert Wilbrandt is holding a fundraiser on Tuesday, October 17th, at Crystal Lake Brewing. The cost is $50…unless one wants to write a bigger check. The email solicitation says, Judge Robert Wilbrandt’s fundraiser on October 17th, is … Continue reading
Marengo Settlers Days Parade is the best parade in McHenry County. The reason? It has more bands than any other parade, some of which have NONE. That’s because of the band contest after the parade at Marengo High School. But … Continue reading
Stage Left Cafe next to the Opera House in Woodstock is where appointed Judge Robert Wilbrandt will be launching his campaign on Tuesday, September 19th, from 5-7. The price is right: “Free!” For food, at least. There is a “cash … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office: RENEE HERMES FOUND GUILTY OF POSSESSION OF 100 TO 400 GRAMS OF COCAINE AFTER BENCH TRIAL Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that Renee Hermes, 54, was found guilty … Continue reading