KY3 out of Springfield, Missouri, reports that former McHenry County Undersheriff Andy Zinke, now an officer in that town’s police department, escaped being shot when a private citizen with a gun intervened. Here’s part of the story: Then another officer, … Continue reading
Category Archives: Springfield
McHenry County residents can be thankful that local educators have not sought to put a one percent sales tax on the ballot. That would give some of us not only one of the highest property taxes in the country, but … Continue reading
Pretty hard to separate politics in a state capitol from sex. Springfield women have come forth with some examples of what has happened to them. Let me add what happened with a lobbyist from Material Service propositioned one of my … Continue reading
A week late on this, but thought you’e like to know that State Rep. Allen Skillicorn spoke to a rally in Springfield last weekend. He even got interviewed on TV. Skillicorn spoke against making Illinois a sanctuary state, a bill … Continue reading
Found this information about Andrew Zinke, former Keith Nygren top deputy Keith Nygren: A lateral graduation ceremony will take place for three police officers at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, at the Springfield Regional Police and Fire Training Center, 2620 … Continue reading
On August 17th, Republican State Rep. candidate has a fundraiser in Springfield. You can read the details below: … Continue reading
At the Old Capitol Art Fair the weekend before last in Springfield, we found a photographer who photoshops images into usually old photos. The one you see below of the Ghostbuster Pillsbury Dough Boy behind a state capitol caught my … Continue reading
Last weekend our family was in Springfield attending the Old Capitol Art Fair. A local weekly called the Illinois Times is distributed for free throughout the area. What did I find inside but a cartoon aimed at Springfield Aldermen and … Continue reading
McHenry County’s Mickey Schuch was the Parade Marshall in last week’s Illinois Gun Owners Lobby Day (IGOLD) march to the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. Here is what Schuch wrote about what happened: ILLINOIS GUN OWNERS LOBBY DAY IGOLD 2016 … Continue reading
A message from Mickey Schuch, President of McHenry County Right to Carry: It is time once again for ILLINOIS GUN OWNERS LOBBY DAY, otherwise known as IGOLD. I am fortunate to be around many shooters,competitors, gun nuts, and concealed carry … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Peter Roskam: Roskam Statement on Former State Senate Colleague’s Homecoming Speech Washington, D.C. — Today, President and former state Senator Barack Obama returned to Springfield to address the Illinois legislature. U.S. Representative Peter J. Roskam … Continue reading
From the Valerie Jarrett Twitter account comes a group photo of Illinois State Senators with President Barack Obama. … Continue reading
My first public meeting was in the Algonquin Township Garage. It was about putting roads in the Silver Lakes, an unincorporated subdivision. I was in college (1960-65) and my father suggested I might find it of interest. Larry Lee was … Continue reading