Circuit Court Judge Michael Feetterer filled the room at Marzano’s Italian Restaurant in McHenry.
Michael Feetterer addressed a packed room.
Standing room only.
The room was crowded.
Candidates for other officers attended.
Incumbent District 3 County Board member Joe Gottemoller, running for re-election, and District 1 candidate Andrew Gasser conversed.
People were passing petitions.
McHenry County Clerk candidate Mary McClellan solicited GOP Precinct Committeeman Dave Gervais’ signature on his petition.
Two of three McHenry County Clerk candidates, Nick Provenzano and Mary McClellan, were in attendance.
So was Republican candidate for Sheriff Bill Prim.
Sheriff’s candidate Bill Prim chatted with Mr. and Mrs. Rob Hanlon and Jerry Majewski.
Both candidates for McHenry County Treasurer–Glenda Miller and Jeff Thorsen–were present.
McHenry County candidate for Treasurer Glenda Miller made contact with Nunda Township Trustee Mike Shorten.
McHenry County Treasurer candidate Jeff Thorsen was seen chatting with Jerry Majewski and Ron Salgado.
Probably signaling there will not be a Democratic Party opponent was the presence of State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Marengo) and prominent McHenry attorney Pat McAndrews.
Jack Franks and Pat McAndrews talked after Michael Feetterer’s speech.
Republican State Rep. Barb Wheeler was one of the hosts of the event.
Barbara Wheeler engaged to Brandon McNulty.
Sitting and retired judges honored their appointed colleague.
Judge Sharon Prather talked for retired Judge Joe Condon. Feetterer was appoint to Condon’s seat.
Judges Michael Caldwell and Michael Chmiel attended as well.
Illinois politicians love to “kiss up” with judges in preparation for the day they get ‘caught’.