My inability to attend Algonquin’s Founders Days Parade prevented me from taking photos of the politicians and public officials in it, but, thanks to the First Electric Newspaper’s Pete Gonigam, I still have some photos to share with you.
He has a more complete story about the parade.
Gonigam points out that one “peculiarity was the parade’s political component or lack thereof.”
The Founders Day Parade is the only one in the county that limits politicians to incumbents.
McHenry County Sheriff’s candidate Andy Zinke’s gesture to the crowd near the front of the Crystal Lake Independence Day Parade.
That support certainly makes it tough for challengers to the political Establishment.
So, I figured that McHenry County Undersheriff Andy Zinke would be riding in a borrowed squad car with his little sign saying, “Andrew Zinke, Undersheriff.”
He could claim, as he seems to be doing, that he wasn’t there as a candidate, but merely as a representative of the Department.
Instead Keith Nygren’s office was represented by one motorcycle. At least that’s what Gonigam told me.
And, of course, challengers Republican Bill Prim and Independent Jim Harrison would be ineligible.
Kane County Sheriff’s candidate Kevin Williams somehow got past the “only incumbents” rule of the Founders Day Parade Committee.
But then Gonigam sent me a photo of a Kane County Sheriff’s candidate. His name is Kevin Williams and he is a lieutenant in his Department. In contrast to Zinke, Williams is not wearing his uniform nor driving a squad car.
But, I’m getting ahead of myself.
Congressman Peter Roskam and his wife Elizabeth walked behind a banner.
Two countywide officials were in the parade–both not up for re-election for three more years.
Coroner Dr. Anne Majewski grew up in Algonquin.
Crystal Lake’s Lou Bianchi made his second appearance after beating back the Establishment’s attempt to discredit him through two criminal prosecutions.
Founders Day Parade waves from State'[s Attorney Lou Bianchi.
County Board member Nick Chirikos seems to have been caught before the parade in Port Edwards’ parking lot.
Paula Yensen in the parade.
Kane County Board member Maggie Auger.
No GOP County Board members from McHenry County showed their faces, but Maggie Auger of Kane County was there.
Gonigam reports that State Rep. Mike Tryon sent a car, but was absent because he daughter was getting married.
A commenter under The First Electric Newspaper article pointed out that State Rep. David McSweeney was in the parade.
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Meanwhile, Bill Prim was attending the gun show at Crystal Lake’s Holiday Inn.
Bill Prim’s booth at Saturday morning’s gun show in Crystal Lake.
Was the Kevin Williams for Kane County Sheriff photo image from this past weekend?? Williams ran for sheriff unsuccessfully in 2010 against Democrat Pat Perez, who is not seeking re-election next year. I didn’t know Williams was trying again in 2014, if that pic is from this past Founders’ Days.
BTW, Democrat Pat Perez has endorsed Andy Zinke for McHenry County sheriff next year, and Zinke is advertising that endorsement (though not the Democrat part).
Oncoming – Mrs. Zinke works for Perez.
Was there a reason she left the McHenry County Sherrif’s Office???
Not to defend Zinke, as I would not; however is it not possible his wife left the MCSO because of the anticipation that Andy would run for the top spot and it would eliminate (in the eyes of the typically unsophisticated McHenry County voter, the ones who return these clowns to office) of any conflict.
Could just be shrewd politics; don’t underestimate the cabal.
The Patch link shows he is running in 2014.
The Algonquin Founders day made it somewhat difficult for people to sign up to be in the parade.
Plus the parade is limited to only a number of floats, and the fee is more than other parades in the area.
when did Zink’s wife ever work for McHenry County?
Everything I’ve seen says Kane.
Paul, thats a good possibility account of the reason why she left MCSO…
but………..Its not the reason.
the better question should be asked..How did she get hired at Kane County Sheriffs Office, did she disclose everything to them truthfully ?
Did her boy friend Andy the Clown use his power and authority to get her hired ?
Was Andy truthful and forthcoming when recommendation to Kane County of her ?
Andy truthful ?……..
Ha ha, that clown sure can make us laugh can’t he.
Nice to see Lou Bianchi in Great Spirits.
The tax payers will be very upset once they find out how and why he was railroaded by the regime….
Yep thats for sure, Andy can make us laugh.
Can he do his job?
Now that’s another story…
Can he use his finger while doing his job?
“Yes he can”
It is nice to see Mr. Bianchi doing well.
I hope Amy Dalby is also doing well.
That petty back and forth only cost the taxpayers money over small technical issues surrounding parades and the such.
Aren’t we all thankful that such petty technical complaints made out of personal grudges are behind us…
Oh wait…that petty garbage is alive and well in this county as Prim supporters are carrying that banner proudly, right?
Are they – talk to your people about the Dalby case.
Hundreds of documents stolen from a State Attorney Office is serious.
Mr. Bianchi did not know who did it until it was investigated.
It would have been remiss on his part NOT to investigate.
This girl knew what she was doing was wrong.
Trying to show her as a sweet little innocent is just a spin.
Petty??