Message of the Day – Volunteer

All political candidates are looking for volunteers at this time in the election cycle. Yesterday, McHenry County Blog showed you a photo of one working for Lori McConville for County Board. She’s the Democrat running against incumbent Barb Wheeler and … Continue reading

What If Protect Marriage Had Been on the Illinois Ballot?

Early on in the Protect Marriage Illinois advisory petition campaign the Illinois Republican Party was making supportive noises. There was even a link on the main page of the state GOP web site. But, as far as I know, no … Continue reading

What If Protect Marriage Had Been on the Illinois Ballot?

Early on in the Protect Marriage Illinois advisory petition campaign the Illinois Republican Party was making supportive noises. There was even a link on the main page of the state GOP web site. But, as far as I know, no … Continue reading

District 300 Legislative Breakfast Focuses on Money – 4

This is the fourth in my reporting on what happened at District 300’s legislative breakfast held on Monday morning. Tom Hey, the assistant superintendent in charge of curriculum and instruction, explained that the district’s past financial problems had left little … Continue reading

District 300 Legislative Breakfast Focuses on Money – 4

This is the fourth in my reporting on what happened at District 300’s legislative breakfast held on Monday morning. Tom Hey, the assistant superintendent in charge of curriculum and instruction, explained that the district’s past financial problems had left little … Continue reading

District 300 Legislative Breakfast Focuses on Money – 3

This is the third in a series of articles about Monday’s legislative breakfast given by Carpentersville District 300. Attending were various district administrators, board members John Ryan, who chaired the meeting, and Board President Joe Stevens, plus members of the … Continue reading

District 300 Legislative Breakfast Focuses on Money – 3

This is the third in a series of articles about Monday’s legislative breakfast given by Carpentersville District 300. Attending were various district administrators, board members John Ryan, who chaired the meeting, and Board President Joe Stevens, plus members of the … Continue reading

District 300 Legislative Breakfast Focuses on Money

I could probably cover this meeting in one article as reporter David Fitzgerald of the Northwest Herald did, but why waste good notes. The first notes I took at the Carpentersville School District 300 meting with legislators were of Superintendent … Continue reading

Letter to Constituents from State Rep. Mike Tryon

The following letter arrived from State Representative Mike Tryon. I am happy to pass it on. Dear Friend, Last week the Democrat-controlled House and Senate voted to raise the taxes of McHenry County residents in order to bail out Chicago’s … Continue reading

District 300 Legislative Breakfast Focuses on Money

I could probably cover this meeting in one article as reporter David Fitzgerald of the Northwest Herald did, but why waste good notes. The first notes I took at the Carpentersville School District 300 meting with legislators were of Superintendent … Continue reading

Letter to Constituents from State Rep. Mike Tryon

The following letter arrived from State Representative Mike Tryon. I am happy to pass it on. Dear Friend, Last week the Democrat-controlled House and Senate voted to raise the taxes of McHenry County residents in order to bail out Chicago’s … Continue reading