Who says, “There’s no free lunch?” Or at least free eats. Judicial candidate Demetri Tsilimigras is holding a fundraiser on Wednesday, January 17th, at the Polish Legion of American Veterans Post in McHenry. The cost is $40, but Veterans, active … Continue reading
Some of the Republicans in Algonquin’s Founders Day Parade have been covered in the article about the incumbents that rode in the dignitary part of the event. One, newly-appointed State Senator Dan McConchie, probably was in that parade element. But … Continue reading
Candidates court newspaper endorsements. They fill out questionnaires. I remember enjoying matching wits with the Chicago Tribune folks most…especially the year when they asked questions about education funding. (The statistics did not favor the answer the questionnaire wanted. Naturally, I … Continue reading
Appointed Judge James Cowlin won over 61% of the Republican Primary Election vote against Assistant State’s Attorney Demetri Tsilimigras. With that margin, one might think that he would have won pretty much every precinct. And he pretty much did. But, … Continue reading
The people winning last night at 3 AM ended up winning when final (except for absentees) were posted about 10 this morning. At least I think they are final results. Unlike all last night, the number of precincts included in … Continue reading
With 92 of 213 precincts reporting, Judge James Cowlin seems quite likely to have his judicial appointment ratified by Republican voters. He is shown leading Demetri Tsilimigras by a margin of 61% to 39%. That’s landslide territory. … Continue reading
It’s 57% for James Cowlin and 43% for Demetri Tsilimigras in the first returns posted by the McHenry County Clerk’s Office. … Continue reading
The Post Office delivered the last mailing from judicial candidate Demetri Tsilimigras on election day. Here it is: … Continue reading
This letter from McHenry County Board member Andrew Gasser was sent to 3,900 addresses: Mr. Andrew Gasser 112 Grove Ave, Fox River Grove McHenry County Board District 1 Friends, Neighbors, and Constituents, I am writing you to tell you about … Continue reading
Don’t know what number this mailing from McHenry County Judge candidate Demetri Tsilimigras is, but, since it arrived on Friday, I’m guessing it is the last one. This post card differs from previous ones in that it mentions his opponent’s … Continue reading
With all the hit pieces this past week against Steve, Reick, the real Republican candidate running for the GOP nomination for State Rep., it occurs to me that the McHenry Township Republican Party’s St. Patrick Day Meet & Greet and … Continue reading
In the fourth mailing on behalf of his candidacy for Circuit Court Judge, Demetri Tsilimigras unrolls a list of endorsements. On the address side, he promises to “adhere to the highest ethical standards and enforce the law equally–without prejudice, bias … Continue reading
I haven’t noted this year that the post office continues to play the role of precinct worker. Think of how much dedicated manpower that candidates would have to have if all the post cards and other literature you receive in … Continue reading
Candidate for Judge Demetri Tsilimigras sent out another mailing that arrived yesterday. It was one of those big post cards. Featured on the address side is a photo of Demetri and his boss McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi. On … Continue reading
Just got a two question telephone survey. Two contests. Three choices. For State’s Attorney, Patrick Kenneally or Dan Regna. Or undecided. For Judge, Demetri Tsilimigras or James Cowlin. Or undecided. I got a good clue that the poll was not … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune has released it endorsements for McHenry County posts. You can read them below: Board Chairman: This is the first time voters will elect the McHenry County Board chairman instead of having board members choose their own leader. … Continue reading
The second mailing for Demetri Tsilimigras arrived today. Demetri is running for Circuit Court Judge. Besides listing the locations people can vote early, Demetri tells of his seventeen years as a prosecutor. He explains his duties in the McHenry County … Continue reading
The Illinois Bar Association polls attorneys on the qualification of applicants for judicial positions. The ratings for the open Circuit Court seat in McHenry County, just released, find James Cowlin favored over Demetri Tsilimigras. Cowlin is ranked qualified, while Tsilimigras … Continue reading
A big post card from McHenry County Assistant State’s Attorney Demetri Tsilimigras hit my mailbox today. He describes himself as “a career prosecutor who will make an exceptional Circuit Court Judge.” The back of the mailing emphasizes “honesty, integrity, and … Continue reading
While your McHenry County Blogster cowered from the cold last night putting up banner ads for Circuit Court candidate Demetri Tsilimigras and State’s Attorney candidate Patrick Kenneally, a Friend of McHenry County Blog was taking photos and gathering the information … Continue reading
