A More Extensive View of John Ryan’s District 300 School Board Service

Former District 300 Board member was out of the country on his new job when I emailed him asking what he thought his accomplishments were. Interestingly, he did not mention getting elected as a Home School Dad. In 2007, he … Continue reading

District 300 Board Replacement – From Home School Dad Referendum Opponent to School Employee Tax Hiker

The difference could not be much more stark. And the trend of having those with connections to school districts on area boards continues. In 2007 home school Dad and referendum opponent John Ryan won an upset victory, defeating school board … Continue reading

Who Showed Up at the Illinois Republican Convention from McHenry County?

The list was so, so “top secret, hush, hush.” People fight at the ballot box to get to attend the Republican National Convention. But some who signed up for the Illinois Republican Convention most certainly did not want their names … Continue reading

Who Showed Up at the Illinois Republican Convention from McHenry County?

The list was so, so “top secret, hush, hush.” People fight at the ballot box to get to attend the Republican National Convention. But some who signed up for the Illinois Republican Convention most certainly did not want their names … Continue reading

District 300 Legislative Breakfast Focuses on Money – 3

This is the third in a series of articles about Monday’s legislative breakfast given by Carpentersville District 300. Attending were various district administrators, board members John Ryan, who chaired the meeting, and Board President Joe Stevens, plus members of the … Continue reading

District 300 Legislative Breakfast Focuses on Money – 3

This is the third in a series of articles about Monday’s legislative breakfast given by Carpentersville District 300. Attending were various district administrators, board members John Ryan, who chaired the meeting, and Board President Joe Stevens, plus members of the … Continue reading

Letter to Constituents from State Rep. Mike Tryon

The following letter arrived from State Representative Mike Tryon. I am happy to pass it on. Dear Friend, Last week the Democrat-controlled House and Senate voted to raise the taxes of McHenry County residents in order to bail out Chicago’s … Continue reading

Letter to Constituents from State Rep. Mike Tryon

The following letter arrived from State Representative Mike Tryon. I am happy to pass it on. Dear Friend, Last week the Democrat-controlled House and Senate voted to raise the taxes of McHenry County residents in order to bail out Chicago’s … Continue reading

Only 63% of McHenry County Precincts Have GOP Committeeman Candidates

Friday afternoon only 41% of the county’s precincts had Republican candidate for precinct committeeman. After the filing period ended Monday afternoon, “only” 37% remained empty. Contests have popped up in a couple of more precincts. There are now seven precincts … Continue reading

Only 63% of McHenry County Precincts Have GOP Committeeman Candidates

Friday afternoon only 41% of the county’s precincts had Republican candidate for precinct committeeman. After the filing period ended Monday afternoon, “only” 37% remained empty. Contests have popped up in a couple of more precincts. There are now seven precincts … Continue reading