Mixing Democrat Jack Franks among the Republicans at McHenry’s Fiesta Days Parade

Regular readers will know that I go to parades to read political tea leaves. Perhaps the biggest insight was that Democrat Jack Franks was in the middle of the Republican floats. Whether deliberate or not, it surely sent a mixed … Continue reading

McHenry City Council Votes 4-3 to Hike City Sales Tax 50%

After an extensive debate with no public input because a public hearing had been previously held, three McHenry Aldermen and one Alderwoman voted to raise the city sales tax rate 50%. The rate will go from the current 1% to … Continue reading

McHenry Council Considers Raising City Sales Tax 50%

To raise the McHenry City Sales Tax 50% or not. That was the question last night at a sparsely attended public hearing. It’s less than the Crystal Lake City Council raised its City Sales Tax. In the county’s biggest municipality, … Continue reading

Jack Franks Supporter List – L and M

We are almost halfway through the alphabet of those featured on the invitation to State Rep. Jack Franks’ fund raiser. Today we look at the L’s and M’s: Dr. Philip and Helene LambruschiRonald J. LapinskiVeronica LapinskiMaureen LarsonChief LauferFred LearmanCody LeBaronSusan … Continue reading

“Tis But a Scratch”

Can’t you just hear minor league baseball stadium promoter Pete Heitman saying that? Heitman is on a search for his Holy Grail—a minor league baseball stadium that he and his mysterious investors won’t have to pay for. This Black Knight … Continue reading

“Tis But a Scratch”

Can’t you just hear minor league baseball stadium promoter Pete Heitman saying that? Heitman is on a search for his Holy Grail—a minor league baseball stadium that he and his mysterious investors won’t have to pay for. This Black Knight … Continue reading