You know that I read politicians in parades like tea leaves. Sometimes I just let the photos speak for themselves. Algonquin’s Marc Avelar shared some photos he took on Saturday’s Algonquin Founders Day Parade. The one below may speak volumes … Continue reading
Don Schultz, husband of McHenry County Clerk Kathie Schultz, passed away Monday morning from lung cancer. Visitation and funeral information is listed below: Visitation Schneider Leucht Merwin Cooney Woodstock, Il Wednesday. 4:00-8:00 Services Redeemer Lutheran Church Dean St. Woodstock Thursday. … Continue reading
McHenry County Clerk Katherine Schultz doesn’t go out of her way to publicize her service to citizens, but the Northwest Herald what looks very much like a half page ad encouraging encouraging citizens to vote. Democratic Party opponent Mark Freund … Continue reading
The fourth page of the Sunday McHenry County GOP newspaper insert is about those running for countywide office: Keith Nygren for Sheriff Bill LeFew for Treasurer Katherine Schultz for Clerk Joe Williams for County Supt. of Schools Again, click to … Continue reading
With absentee ballots, you never know if they will be returned. But with early voting being electronic in McHenry County, once a person casts his or her ballot, it’s a done deal. McHenry County Clerk Kathie Schultz reports that as … Continue reading
In times past the Chicago Tribune endorsed down to the County Board level. No more. This year, just those running for countywide office and judicial posts (some of which are now smaller than countywide) are endorsed in the collar counties). … Continue reading
If you have a friend or relative serving in the military and would like to help them get a ballot, I would suggest you go to this web site or call the McHenry County Clerk’s Office at 815-334-4242. And, if … Continue reading
Yesterday was one of the biggest fundraisers for the McHenry County Republican Central Committee. My guess is that parking along the road during previous golf outings has led to the “No Parking” signs there now. Time was that late comers … Continue reading
“I don’t think I could have been more victorious,” Barrington Hills resident Sharon Meroni told me after the the conclusion of her challenge to Independent judicial candidate Sally Wiggin’s candidacy. “I have respect for her for doing that (revealing a … Continue reading
I’m losing count. Was today the fourth day of testimony in the Grafton Township separation of powers suit? Maybe it was that I arrived by the expected start time, but an argument over a Temporary Restraining Order wanted by the … Continue reading
Tomorrow there will be stories about petition challenges for various state and Cook County candidates, but, according to McHenry County Clerk Kathie Schultz, none have been filed in McHenry County. People have until Friday to challenge petitions for those seeking … Continue reading
The McHenry County State’s Attorney has captured the cost incurred when the Illinois State Board of Elections failed to place Circuit Court Judge Maureen McIntyre on the ballot. Lou Bianchi’s press release follows: “Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, … Continue reading
At the McHenry County Democratic Central Committee meeting at the Farm Bureau building in Woodstock on Wednesday, Mark Freund told those gathered that he was going to run for county clerk. “We need more Democrats in McHenry County,” he said. … Continue reading
If you follow politics, as I suspect most readers of McHenry County Blog do, then there’s a new book out that you will want to get. It’s published by McHenry County Clerk Katherine Schultz and informally called the “County Yearbook.” … Continue reading
Word is circulating at the McHenry County Club today that McHenry Clerk Katherine Schultz is running for re-election. That’s where Republicans are having their annual golf day fund raiser. Later this afternoon undoubtedly every serious statewide candidate will made the … Continue reading
Today’s message comes from McHenry County Clerk Kathie Schultz. PleaseVOTE is the message. I found it stuck to the masthead of the Northwest Herald. The people on the ballot, especially in home rule municipalities like Crystal Lake, don’t have to … Continue reading
Who voted how is what insiders often want to know. So, here is how the Democrats voted for county board chairman: For Ken Koehler: Jim Kennedy – District 5Paula Yensen – District 5 For Barb Wheeler: Kathy Bergan Schmidt – … Continue reading
Who voted how is what insiders often want to know. So, here is how the Democrats voted for county board chairman: For Ken Koehler: Jim Kennedy – District 5Paula Yensen – District 5 For Barb Wheeler: Kathy Bergan Schmidt – … Continue reading
McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi, County Clerk Katherine Schultz and Recorder of Deeds Phyllis Walters have issued the following press release concerning investors who may be offering to help distressed homeowners: State’s Attorney Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County Clerk … Continue reading
McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi, County Clerk Katherine Schultz and Recorder of Deeds Phyllis Walters have issued the following press release concerning investors who may be offering to help distressed homeowners: State’s Attorney Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County Clerk … Continue reading
