Former Congressman Joe Walsh got around to practical politics in the concluding part of his Town Hall Meeting at McHenry County College in Crystal Lake last Saturday. “We need to infiltrate the Republican Party,” Walsh said. “Run for Precinct Committeeman.” … Continue reading
Missed this one a while back, but think you ought to see it. On July 24th, the Chicago Tribune’s big story was about training requirements for the new concealed carry law. The front page featured McHenry’s Michele Frejek “with her … Continue reading
A press release from GOP McHenry County Sheriff’s candidate Bill Prim: MICKEY SCHUCH ENDORSES BILL PRIM FOR SHERIFF McHenry County Right to Carry Association President Mickey Schuch today enthusiastically threw his support behind Bill Prim, Republican Candidate for McHenry County … Continue reading
All legislators representing any part of McHenry County voted to override Governor Pat Quinn’s amendatory veto of House Bill 183. Press releases from State Senator Karen McConnaughay and State Rep. Mike Tryon follow, as do the roll calls: McConnaughay Votes … Continue reading
Without a dissenting vote five Trustees and the Village President of Richmond voted to kill an ordinance that attracted opposition resulting from “alerts” from the Illinois State Rifle Association and Richmond resident Michael Moore‘s Anywhere CCW, plus robo-calls from the … Continue reading
A message from State Rep. Mike Tryon: I want to wish you a very happy and safe Independence Day. As you gather with family and friends to celebrate, please take a moment to reflect on just how lucky we are … Continue reading
You can read the message below: “Tonight at 7pm the city of Richmond will be voting on ordinance #2013-15. “It is an Ordinance Amending Chapter 14, Offenses Against Public Peace, and Safety and Morals of the Richmond Municipal Code … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Young Republicans: McHenry County Young Republicans Oppose Richmond Gun Ban McHenry County, Illinois… As we approach the celebration of our Independence Day, an alarming, yet reoccurring theme is being proposed among many small … Continue reading
Richmond resident Michael Moore has sent out the following alert to his customers and friends: URGENT ALERT: Village of RICHMOND to vote on “assault weapons” ban WHEN: TONIGHT – Wednesday, July 3, 2013 TIME: 7PM (Please arrive by 6:30PM) WHERE: … Continue reading
Below is the text of the gun control ordinance stimulated by the concealed carry law that was passed this past session by the Illinois General Assembly. Richmond is considering it tonight at Village Hall, 5600 Hunter Drive (north of the … Continue reading
I’m having a hard time figuring out how a non-Home Rule municipality has the authority to pass a local ordinance which is not provided in state law. Non-Home Rule units can only do what state statues say they can do. … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon: Tryon Responds to Quinn Amendatory Veto of HB183 CRYSTAL LAKE….. State Representative Michael Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) has issued the following press statement in response to Governor Quinn’s amendatory veto of House Bill … Continue reading
As expected, Governor Pat Quinn did not sign the concealed carry bill as it was passed. Quinn’s press release is below. More publicity will result from attempting to add his adding his twist to the language. He has filed an … Continue reading
When I saw this article in the Chicago Tribune this morning, I thought of the very few spots in the city that people would be allowed to carry concealed weapons after Mayor Rahm Emanuel gets his latest gun control ordinance … Continue reading
Shortly after the concealed carry bill passed in Springfield with Governor Pat Quinn saying negative things about it, Chicago rape victim Sandra Al-Sakkai held a press conference in Rogers Park to talk about her having been raped. The deadline set … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: End of Session Review Concealed Carry The General Assembly was, however, able to achieve an agreed upon concealed carry measure in the last few hours of the legislative session. Following a December … Continue reading
A communication from the McHenry County Right to Carry Association: Concealed Carry Suspended another 30 days Attorney General Lisa Madigan has secured a 30 day extension from the US 7th Court of Appeals on their previous ruling. Gov. Quinn now … Continue reading
Information from the McHenry County Right to Carry Association: June 6 – Ladies’ Night (men invited, too) – Personal Safety Strategies Join us on Thursday, June 6 (only a week away) for a 7:00PM presentation (at the Woodstock VFW) by … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon: Concealed Carry Bill Goes to Governor Quinn SPRINGFIELD…..With one week left before the federally-imposed deadline for concealed carry in Illinois, the General Assembly on Friday sent a “shall-issue” carry bill to Governor … Continue reading
All McHenry County legislators voted for the final version of the concealed carry legislation. The Illinois General Assembly was given a June deadline by the Federal Court of Appeals to get its act together. That goal seems to have been … Continue reading
