We’ve seen candidates group together to put out mailings before. Most recently, what I am calling the “Red Team” because of the color of most of their signs, went together to finance a mailing featuring State Rep. Mike Tryon’s endorsement … 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
McHenry County State’s Attorney candidate Patrick Kenneally doesn’t seem to be taking anything for granted. I think his fourth post card–a big one–arrive yesterday. The back compares Kenneally’s qualifications with those of his opponent, who is unnamed, on the followed … Continue reading
State Rep. candidate Dan Wilbrandt, a West Dundee Village Trustee, reported receiving $6,500 this week. The contributions came as follows: $2,500 State Rep. Barb Wheeler $2,000 McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi $2,000 candidate Dan Wilbrandt Wheeler represents the district … 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
The third post card mailing for McHenry County State’s Attorney candidate Patrick Kenneally has a photo of his superior McHenry County State’s Attorney shaking his hand. There is also and endorsement letter from Bianchi on the address side. Kenneally outlines … Continue reading
Join me in a political tour of the Huntley Expo. The first booth paid for by tax dollars or campaign funds was that of the McHenry County Recorder of Deeds. The next booth meeting my criteria was that of McHenry … 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
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
Back on January 26th, McHenry County State’s Attorney candidate Patrick Kenneally held a fundraiser at Turnberry Country Club. I had to hurry off to the League of Women Voters’ County Board Districts 4, 5 and 6 Forum, so missed the … Continue reading
Sitting in front of my computer is the front page Northwest Herald article from December 9, 2015. It’s the article about Patrick Kenneally’s announcement of his candidacy for McHenry County State’s Attorney, complete with photo of and extensive quotes from … Continue reading
Because of where it is being held, the Algonquin Township Republican Central Committee is requiring those attending its next fundraiser to be invited. Such invitations to the $35 Savour Art Gallery in Algonquin may be obtained by emailing Christina Myers … Continue reading
McHenry County State’s Attorney candidate Patrick Kenneally has scheduled a fundraiser at the Turnberry Country Club on Tuesday January 26th. The cost is $40 apiece or $60 for two. The event will run from 5:30-7:30. The man he hopes to … Continue reading
McHenry County candidate for State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally rolls out endorsements on his invitation to a Meet & Greet on January 21st at the Crystal Lake Rib House on Route 176. On the Host Committee are McHenry County State’s Attorney … Continue reading
With the Liberty Principles Political Action Committee of WIND Radio talk show host Dan Proft having received a $2.5 million gift for independent expenditures, who might benefit locally? The name that came to mind was East Dundee Village Trustee Allen … Continue reading
In the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s race, Lou Bianchi pick reports receiving $42,500 on December 11th. $20,000 comes from Patrick Kenneally of Chicago $17,500 is from Colleen Kenneally of Crystal Lake $5,000 from Citizens to Elect Lou Bianchi The only … Continue reading
Tonight about six, Assistant McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally announced he is running to replace his boss Lou Bianchi for State’s Attorney. Kenneally was introduced and endorsed by Bianchi What struck me most about the speech was that his … Continue reading
State Rep. Barb Wheeler was not a supporter of the candidacy of Bill Prim for Sheriff. Prim was strongly supported by McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi. Now, however, the Nunda Township legislator has lined up behind the man that … Continue reading
The place is the relatively-newly relocate Rib House on Route 176 in the strip mall east of Knaack Manufacturing. The time is 5:30. That’s when McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally will announce his intentions to run as a candidate … Continue reading
