The American Conservative Union has rated Illinois legislators for their votes in 2015. Local legislators Dan Duffy and David McSweeney make the top bracket of the list. Karen McConnaughay and Barbara Wheeler gained recognition in the second tier. Democrat Jack … Continue reading
State Rep. Barbara Wheeler has sent out an email with two new endorsements on it: John Reiner for County Board in District 2 Jeff Thorsen for County Board in District 2 The third candidate Cameron Hubbard sent out a robo-call … Continue reading
State Rep. candidate Dan Wilbrandt, a West Dundee Village Trustee, reported receiving $6,500 this week. The contributions came as follows: $2,500 State Rep. Barb Wheeler $2,000 McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi $2,000 candidate Dan Wilbrandt Wheeler represents the district … Continue reading
Her State Senator Pam Althoff has tossed in $40,000 to the campaign to elect McHenry County Board member Carolyn Schofield to replace State Rep. Mike Tryon. That was shortly after the teachers’ union called the Illinois Education Association gave Schofield … Continue reading
An email from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: This contentious primary season will soon be over. As a reminder, early voting ends March 14 at 7pm and official voting day is March 15. Please do remember to vote. But as this … Continue reading
State Rep. David McSweeney now has 64 sponsors on his House Resolution 890. That’s the one that calls for “no taxes on retirement income.” The three new co-sponsors are André Thapedi Eddie Lee Jackson, Sr. La Shawn K. Ford McHenry … Continue reading
From State Rep. Barb Wheeler’s weekly newsletter: Economy – Outmigration from Illinois Economists continue finding more people leaving Illinois than coming in. In the most recent data released by U-Haul, Illinois ranks 50th in terms of the surplus of cargo … Continue reading
State Rep. David McSweeney has been seeking co-sponsors for his House Resolution 890, which “States the belief that the Illinois Income Tax Act should not be amended to permit taxing retirement income.” Number sixty on the list of supporters is … Continue reading
A message from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: This week, the House will finally be back in session after the Speaker’s late decision to cancel the session scheduled for earlier this month. Given the ongoing budget impasse, Speaker Madigan’s decision was … Continue reading
As of January 19th, State Rep. David McSweeney has 56 sponsors of his House Resolution not to tax retirement income. Here is what appears on the Illinois General Assembly website: Short Description: NO TAXES ON RETIREMENT INCOME House Sponsors Rep. … Continue reading
Mailed First Class last week, the envelop below arrived in my mailbox and those of 229 other people on Jim Tobin’s mailing list two days later: It was addressed to me and attacks State Rep. Barbara Wheeler, who does not … Continue reading
A press release from Taxpayers United of America: Don’t be Fooled by Pro-State Income Tax Propaganda Chicago—Illinois’ political bosses have a lot of bad news in store for taxpayers in 2016, no doubt, but the worst trick up their sleeves is … Continue reading
An invitation to a fundraiser for Joni Smith, one of three candidates for the Republican nomination for McHenry County Recorder of Deeds arrived today. It will be hosted by Fred Roediger of Heritage Title Company Edward Donahue of Donahue and … Continue reading
Four bills introduced by State Rep. Barb Wheeler are taking effect today. None prompted any House or Senate member to vote “No,” House Bill 299 Amends the Counties Code. Removes the provision that court security officers shall be subject to … Continue reading
When long-time State Rep. Dick Mautino Auditor General, it left a vacancy that was filled by Andy Skoog, former LaSalle County Circuit Clerk. Mautino underwent a withering campaign, barely winning. No wonder Mautino welcomed being appointed to a post with … Continue reading
The Northwest Herald plunged into the coming income tax hike fight in Monday’s paper. First revealed to the public in a Pioneer Press (owned by the Chicago Tribune) article on October 21st, Republican leaders are considering taxing retirement income. McHenry … Continue reading
State Rep. Barb Wheeler was not a supporter of the candidacy of Bill Prim for Sheriff. Prim was strongly supported by McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi. Now, however, the Nunda Township legislator has lined up behind the man that … Continue reading
A message from State Rep. Barb Wheeler: The House and Senate returned to session today before next week’s impending meeting between Gov. Rauner and legislative leaders. I am very glad that legislative leaders and Gov. Rauner will meet publicly on … Continue reading
One of the comments this week speaks to one of the reasons people move out of Illinois. This is from a former Crystal Lake resident: I left sold my home. Moved to Florida. No state income tax. Property taxes 30% … Continue reading
A message from State Rep. Mike Tryon: I would like to invite you to attend a McHenry County Clean Energy Forum that will be held tomorrow onThursday, October 1. The forum will take place from 6-8 PM at the McHenry County … Continue reading
