From Republican Precinct Committeeman Jamie Grubich: Demonstrators threatened with arrest by city alderman On Sunday, August 12, 2018, after church, fourteen friends, family members and pets gathered for a one hour peaceful demonstration to create additional awareness among McHenry residents … Continue reading
The bargain fundraiser of the year at $10 was State Rep. Steve Reick’s Saturday afternoon House of Lawrence Pig Roast. There wasn’t a Patsy Cline tribute singer this year, but there was convivial conversation. County Board candidate Orville Brettman talked … Continue reading
Moving on was what McHenry Alderman Robert Peterson did when he resigned his seat. Peterson said that due to his planned marriage in October, when he will relocate outside of city limits, he was resigning. The timing was such that … Continue reading
The following report is from McHenry Alderman Scott Curry, sent Monday, December 5th: Just wanted to let you know that McHenry City Council voted tonight to reduce our property tax levy by 3%! A flat tax levy was proposed earlier … Continue reading
Yesterday, I told you most of what happened to me before the parade (one surprise to come later). Today, let’s look at the politicians courting voters in the McHenry Fiesta Days Parade. I had to walk through these poms each … Continue reading
Or I could entitle this, “My very hot Sunday at the Fiesta Days Parade.” It started at a reception for Congressman Randy Hultgren hosted by Perry Moy, the owner of Plum Garden. Touring the room, I found lots of Republican … Continue reading
The political action before the Fiesta Days Parade in McHenry on July 19th started at Perry Moy’s Plum Garden. It was close to the start of the parade. Outside Tina Hill wanted a photo of herself and McHenry Mayor Sue … Continue reading
The results have not yet been posted, but word from the County Clerk’s Office is that McHenry Ward 2 Alderman Andy Glab has been re-elected by one vote. Results posted on election night showed a 136-136 tie with challenger James … Continue reading
Hindered by an injury that prevented him from going door-to-door as much as he usually does, McHenry’s Second Ward Alderman was faced with a tie vote with James Walsh as early and election day votes were posted on the McHenry … Continue reading
On my way to McHenry County Board member John Hammerand’s fundraiser, I saw another Liberty Outdoor billboard advising voters who vote for Democrat Jack Franks that they are voting for House Speaker Mike Madigan to continue his reign over the … Continue reading
Into my inbox popped the following email undated message originating with Mayor Sue Low: “Dear friends and family, “Yesterday it was brought to our attention by several people that Alderman Andy Glab, out campaigning for my opponent, has been attempting … Continue reading
