A press release from State Senator Don DeWitte: DeWitte: Budget proposal concerning, must work bipartisanly Springfield, IL… State Senator Donald P. DeWitte (R-St. Charles) voiced concerns about the financial roadmap Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker outlined at the annual Budget Address … Continue reading
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Having taken office when State Senator Karen McConnaughay resigned early last fall, Don DeWitte assumed office in the new General Assembly today. Here is his press release: Senator Donald P. DeWitte sworn in as 101st General Assembly convenes Springfield, IL… … Continue reading
The following letter was sent by McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally to legislators who will represent McHenry County next year: I am writing to offer my basis for opposing the expected legislation legalizing cannabis for recreational use in Illinois. … Continue reading
There are three State Senate districts coming into McHenry County (and meeting in Crystal Lake, thanks, to Mike Madigan). Here are the McHenry County results with 90% or more of the local precincts reporting: … Continue reading
Five precincts vote at the Crystal Lake Park District’s Main Beach House. 1,164 people voted on election day in Algonquin Township Precincts 7, 13, 19, 25 and 36. Here are the totals by office, Republican listed first, that I thought … Continue reading
Starting from no name identification in McHenry County, State Senator Don DeWitte, appointed to replace retired State Senator Karen McConnaughay, had an uphill battle to beat Democrat Nancy Zettler. Zettler ran unsuccessfully against Alan Skillicorn two years ago, but, in … Continue reading
Nancy Zettler is running for State Senate against appointed State Senator Don Dewitte. Whoever supplied these two mailings certainly did not want their names known, so they ripped them off before leaving this at Republican Headquarters at the tip of … Continue reading
Don DeWitte, appointed to the state Senate to replace Karen McConnaughay, has sent out his first mailing. You can see it below: The issues he puts forth are Fighting Madigan’s Agenda for Higher Taxes Balanced Budgets – No Tax Hikes … Continue reading
Two years ago Nancy Zettler ran for State Representative against Republican Allen Skillicorn and lost. This year she thought she was running against State Senator Karen McConnaughay, but McConnaughay resigned to take a post in the private sector. Then Republican … Continue reading
Having expressed revulsion over the appointment of McHenry County Board member Craig Wilcox to replace retiring Pam Althoff, the Chicago Tribune does not express the same level of disgust at RTA Board member and former St. Charles Village President Don … Continue reading
Newly-appointed State Senator Don DeWitte is holding a fundraiser hosted by RTA Board member Blake Hobson at his business, Image Industries at 11, 220 E. Main Street in Huntley Thursday, October 4th. The cost is $100 apiece. Kirk Dillard, RTA … Continue reading
Coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats concludes with a combination of opening and closing statements by the six candidates. I was taking photos for a lot of his, so notes are … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Don DeWitte: LIHEAP to accept applications from seniors, people with disabilities beginning Oct. 1 Springfield, IL… State Senator Donald P. DeWitte (R-St. Charles) says individuals will soon be able to schedule appointments and submit … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats looking at answers to the question of their three highest priorities. And the candidates had a minute to answer the question My notes are below: … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats looking at answers to the question of health care, including whether candidates favored a state-run health insurance plan. And the candidates had a minute to … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats looking at answers to the question of Term Limits. And the candidates had a minute to answer the question My notes are below: 32nd District … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats looking at answers to the question of how to protect students from gun violence. And the candidates had a minute to answer the question My … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats looking at answers to the question of campaign contributions. And the candidates had a minute to answer the question My notes are below: 32nd District … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats looking at answers to the question of what to do with the State’s budget shortfall. And the candidates had a minute to answer the question … Continue reading
Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seat looking at answers to the question of whether property taxes should be capped or reduced and “how do you propose to help schools and libraries–two … Continue reading