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Long, long ago, teachers were not paid extra to advise student groups. Those days are but a distant memory, as you can see from the following, which was obtained through a Freedom of Information request: … Continue reading
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From most of the legislators representing McHenry County: Governor fails to provide data supporting mitigation rules, disregards original mitigation strategy No evidence of restaurants and bars contributing equally to outbreaks Springfield, IL… Restaurants across the state are being forced to shut … Continue reading
From State Rep. Tom Weber: Rep. Tom Weber Responds to Announcement of Heightened COVID-19 Mitigations for Region 9 FOX LAKE – On Wednesday, Governor JB Pritzker announced that COVID-19 resurgence mitigations will be implemented for Region 9, which includes Lake and … Continue reading
From State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: Governor Pritzker Is Using Voodoo Science, Shutting Down Restaurants Governor Pritzker is using Voodoo Science to mislead us into shutting down again. Allen Skillicorn Voodoo Science and Statistics include a positivity rate that can be … Continue reading
The Center Square reports that Wisconsin Federal Judge William Conley order countervailing state election law is invalid. Here is a sentence from Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch’s opinion: “The Constitution provides that state legislatures—not federal judges, not state judges, not … Continue reading
When Coronavirus hit the U.S., the mantra was “flatten the curve.” The reason was to spread out the need for hospital beds. The State of Illinois recommends that 20% of medical-surgical beds be available. McHenry County hospitals have twice that … Continue reading
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: A dear friend called to tell me that she did not need a ride to vote She went with another lady that was an immigrant from Hungary and voting for the first time. When they … Continue reading
From bond analyst Steve Willson: … Continue reading
From Republican State Rep. Tom Weber: Tom Weber states campaign themes on the address side of his postcard. His campaign themes are Fighting corruption in SpringfieldStanding up to career politiciansProtecting your pocketbook On the back, Weber shows snippets of his … Continue reading
Playing the card that Governor JB Pritzker may somehow prevent people from voting on Election Day, the Illinois Republican Party sent the following mailing urging people to vote early: The Governor has become the new bogeyman, replacing Mike Madigan. … Continue reading
Well, maybe not literally legion, but there are a lot of messages at the corner of Bull Valley and Queen Anne Roads: The biggest signs are for Donald Trump and Mike Buehler. Other messages include Union members and Vets Supports … Continue reading
One would think the word would get around that one should not speed in Algonquin. But the latest Police report does not indicate that is happening. The Algonquin Police Department has Enhanced Enforcement financed by highway safety money running through … Continue reading
This is the concluding part of the U.S. Attorney’s annual report. Community Partnerships The revitalized PSN program continues to invest resources in violence-prevention initiatives. Members of the U.S. Attorney’s Office have participated in offender notification meetings and youth outreach forums. … Continue reading
Kyle Rittenhouse John M. Pierce Friday’s witnesses include Kyle’s mother and three law enforcement experts As Friday morning’s in-person court hearing in Lake County looms, accused Antioch, IL shooter Kyle Rittenhouse’s lead criminal attorney John M. Pierce submitted his witness … Continue reading
The Political Action Committee of the McHenry County Farm Bureau did not endorse Jack Franks’ candidacy for re-election as County Board Chairman, yet two days ago the following images were on his Facebook page on endorsements: Here is what appears … Continue reading
Long, long ago, teachers were not paid extra to advise student groups. Those days are but a distant memory, as you can see from the following, which was obtained through a Freedom of Information request: … Continue reading
From supporters of Jack Franks comes this robl-call: Please vote to re-elect Jim Kearns.Jim courageously voted to increase our property taxes and create a fee for every cat in your home. Jim knows that our government needs more tax dollars … Continue reading
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: The state updated their numbers this afternoon. I have updated the info for a file I sent out last week, it is attached. As of today’s report for McHenry County:Mail-in ballots sent: 67,552Mail-in … Continue reading
Lauren Underwood From Underwood for Congress Campaign Press Release 10/27/20: CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN UNDERWOOD RELEASES FINAL AD OF 2020 REELECTION CAMPAIGN “Keep Fighting” will run on broadcast and digital platforms ST. CHARLES, IL – With just one week left until November … Continue reading
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Beam Suntory Agrees to Pay More Than $19 Million to Resolve Criminal Foreign Bribery Case WASHINGTON – Beam Suntory Inc., a Chicago-based company that produces and sells distilled beverages, has agreed to pay a criminal … Continue reading