The sign outside the closed Democratic Party meeting.

McHenry County Democrats held a secret caucus Saturday to slate candidate they couldn’t convince to run in the primary election.

The Northwest Herald ran sixteen paragraphs on the topic, but you can read more in the following stories:

• Dems Plot in Private in Lincoln Room
• GOP Slams Local Dems for Secret Candidate Slating Session
• Jim Harrison Completes His Conversion from Republican to Independent to Democrat
• Local Democrats Announce Leadership Team

And if you took off early to enjoy the wonderful weekend, here are some more stories you may have missed:

• County Board Agrees to Repeal Resolution Supporting Bruce Rauner’s Turnaround Agenda
• Reick Gets Donation of Billboards
• Will County Board Notes Its County Officials Poorest Paid in Collar Counties
• Dale Berry Sets the Stage for Jack Franks Challenge