This article was published late Friday. I am putting it back on top because it represents the most audacious grab for virtually absolute power in county government that I can imagine. He could only make himself more powerful by having … Continue reading
A Friend of McHenry County Blog remembered a movie called “The Inspector General” and did the photoshopping you see below: For background, you can read the following articles: 9-13-18 County Auditor Shannon Teresi Attacks Jack Franks’ Inspector General Proposal as Duplicative, … Continue reading
While I have not listened to the audio of yesterday’s McHenry County Finance Committee, I have been told that Chairman Jack Franks’ effort to fund a newly-conceived “Inspector General” did not make the cut for next year’s budget. It is … Continue reading
Although approved by no committee of which I am aware, McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks has put $98,000 in the supplementary budget for next year. If approved, the position of Inspector General would be under the people who need … Continue reading
Yesterday I sent an email to all McHenry County Board members asking if they supported Jack franks proposal to create an Inspector General. As you know, if you read this article entitled, “County Auditor Shannon Teresi Attacks Jack Franks’ Inspector … Continue reading
Here is what was presented on Jack Franks’ behalf by McHenry County Administrator Peter Austin: = = = = = If you would like to contract your County Board members, their email addressed are below: <CSWheeler@mchenrycountyil.gov>, Chris Christensen <CSChristensen@mchenrycountyil.gov>, Christopher … Continue reading
Yesterday McHenry County Blog revealed in an article by former County Board member Ersel Schuster the second step in the plot of Board Chairman Jack Franks to get rid of an independently elected County Auditor. Step one was when Franks … Continue reading
The following information about McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks’ seeking a new patronage employee to be called an “Inspector General” was gleaned from the audio of the last Internal Services Committee meeting by former Board member Ersel Schuster. Nothing … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Peter Roskam: Chairman Roskam Unveils Bill to Create an Obamacare Special Inspector General Legislation Supported By Conservative Advocacy Groups and All Key Oversight Chairs WASHINGTON, DC—Today, Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Peter Roskam (R-IL) … Continue reading
That’s what a headline above a story in the Chicago Sun-Times read yesterday. Anyone surprised that the primary purpose of red light cameras is revenue? … Continue reading
Jim Roden, owner of the Framery in Ridgefield has sent the following letter to Metra Chairwoman Carole Dovis. A copy was sent to the railroad commuter agency’s Inspector General Hillard Heintze. Metra Board Chairman, Carole R. Doris 547 W. Jackson … Continue reading
Thursday in the Chicago Tribune, Democratic Party State Rep. Jack Franks lashed out at McHenry County Republicans who had the audacity to put up an opponent, John O’Neill, in last fall’s election. The comments were in a story covering a … Continue reading
I am pleased that the campaign staff of Democratic Party candidate for U.S. Senate David Hoffman has discovered that I cover Democratic Party politics in McHenry County. Although I am a Republican precinct committeeman, the intention of McHenry County Blog … Continue reading
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago has issued the following press release. Below it, I have posted the details of the investigation. I don’t know about you, but I don’t think this case deserves a blue ribbon at the Crook … Continue reading
Page 1 of the September 9, 2004, Office of the Executive Inspector General’s report signed by Z. Scott and Deborah L. Steiner should send veterans off the wall. The hiring folks for Governor Rod Blagojevich deliberately manipulated the civil service … Continue reading
Page 1 of the September 9, 2004, Office of the Executive Inspector General’s report signed by Z. Scott and Deborah L. Steiner should send veterans off the wall. The hiring folks for Governor Rod Blagojevich deliberately manipulated the civil service … Continue reading
