Carolyn Schofield McHenry County Board Member Carolyn Schofield (R, Crystal Lake), candidate for state representative in the 66th district, issued a statement in response to opponent Allen Skillicorn’s (left) statements from August 22 and most recently on September 11: Recent … Continue reading
IL-14 State Central Committeeman Laura Pollastrini of Hampshire announced the following through the Dundee Township Republican Organization (DTRO) Facebook Page: The event in Algonquin is being co-hosted by McHenry County Republican Chairman Diane Evertsen and Kane County Republican Chairman Ken … Continue reading
Dr. Jay Kinzler at the Algonquin Founders’ Day Parade in July Dr. Jay Kinzler’s Facebook page, and multiple sources, says he will run for the Republican nomination to the 6th congressional district, which includes Algonquin Township in McHenry County. Dr. … Continue reading
From the Village of Lake in the Hills: GRANT FUNDED STREAMBANK STABILIZATION PROJECT Beginning later this month, the Village will begin a streambank stabilization project on a portion of Woods Creek in the area depicted on the map below. Woods Creek streambank … Continue reading
From Blarney Island comes this fish with the message “Reality One Mile” with an arrow pointing behind: “Realith one mile.” … Continue reading
Inside the Lincoln Farmstead barn where the McHenry County Pro-Life Victory PAC will hold its $40 Pig Roast Sunday, September 22 from 1-4. A new venue was in play for McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally’s fall fundraiser. It was … Continue reading
State Senators Craig Wilcox and Dan McConchie have scheduled a $30 fundraiser at a hilltop overlooking the Fox River and beyond. It is thought to have been where American Indians gathered. There are even mounds down the hill from the … Continue reading
From the McHenry County Department of Health: McHenry County reports mumps at correctional facility Six laboratory confirmed cases reported to Health Department WOODSTOCK IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) reports an outbreak of six mumps cases at the … Continue reading
From Republican Precinct Committeeman John Pletz: Many of you know I am a strong supporter of our former Lieutenant Governor, Evelyn Sanguinetti, who is running for U.S. Congress to represent the 6th Congressional district. We lost Peter Roskam’s seat to Casten … Continue reading
Dundee Republicans Facebook Masthead The Dundee Township Republican Organization (DTRO), just across the county line from Algonquin Township and chaired by Michael Bielak of Algonquin, deserves a great deal of credit for not only hosting a terrific picnic, but for … Continue reading
Jack Franks $23,969.64, to be exact. Correction – Franks pays $3,349,95 of the total premium cost, so the total subsity is $20,619.69. That covers at least three members of his family. Because Franks is not receiving his legislative pension, he … Continue reading
Not only is a replica of the Eiffel Tower on the Chain of Lakes, but one of the Statue of Liberty stands on a point: Chain of Lake Statue of Liberty … Continue reading
From the McHenry County Coroner’s Office: Driver Identified in Crystal Lake Fatal Crash The McHenry County Coroner’s Office identified George Klinger, 53 of Algonquin as the operator of the motorcycle in the fatal crash that occurred on Wednesday, September 10, … Continue reading
As the Algonquin Township Board meeting was beginning cell phones were announcing a tornado warning, urging people to move to a safe location. Except for the windows at the back of the meeting room, the Board room was pretty safe … Continue reading
From State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: State Rep. Allen Skillicorn on Carolyn Schofield’s Primary Challenge Announcement Allen Skillicorn Crystal Lake, IL – State Representative Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) is issuing the following statement on Carolyn Schofield’s announcement to run in the … Continue reading
From the Crystal Lake Police Department: Carolyn Tyrrell Update: Evidence recovered at the scene resulted in Investigators quickly locating the offending vehicle in the 900 block of Wesley Drive, Crystal Lake. As a result, at approximately 7:50PM, Carolyn A. Tyrrell … Continue reading
Republicans, led by President Trump, won two special House of Representatives elections in North Carolina on Tuesday in districts NC-03 and NC-09. The NC-03 district is a very safe Republican district and Dr. Greg Murphy easily won election to the … Continue reading
Cruising the Chain of Lakes took us past a replica of the Eiffel Tower: Eiffel Tower on the Chain of Lakes … Continue reading
Last Thursday, Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers faced off against the Algonquin Township Road District over Road Commissioner Andrew Gasser’s contention that the 5-year contract signed by predecessor Robert Miller after he lost the Republican Primary … Continue reading
A member of the Chicago Tribune’s Editorial Board, Kristen McQuearey, wrote a column praising State Rep. David McSweeney today. You can read it by clicking on the link above. … Continue reading
