Last year’s fund raiserfrom McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi was a victory celebration. It was also the day he announced his candidacy for a third term in office. It came within days after his second criminal case was dismissed … Continue reading
Thursday night, McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi announced his candidacy for a third four-year term. Distributed was “A Special Thanks to all of our Sponsors” leaflet. It contained a list of contributors of $250 or more. Two people gave … Continue reading
Having Green Party candidate Gus Philpott in the race apparently made no difference is determining who won the race for McHenry County Sheriff. Incumbent Republican Keith Nygren is getting over one and a half votes for every vote Democrat Mike … Continue reading
Saturday night McHenry County Blog gave reads an advance look at the $5,000 “Boss Hog” ad to be run in Monday’s Northwest Herald. This version is easier to read, but below you see what I saw when I put it … Continue reading
You have to read this story by Gus Philpott on his Woodstock Advocate to believe it. I did see someone who looked like what I think I look at the Johnsburg parade during the 1970’s when I represented all of … Continue reading
Below is the press release received today from the Mike Mahon for Sheriff campaign: McHENRY COUNTY TEA PARTY ENDORSES MIKE MAHON FOR SHERIFF Mike Mahon has been endorsed by the McHenry County Tea Party for Sheriff of McHenry County in … Continue reading
On the front page of the Sunday Northwest Herald, McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren has paid for the placement of a sticker right below the masthead. How do I know? I picked up a free copy at Colonial Cafe. Some … Continue reading
The following two-page is scheduled to appear in the Northwest Herald Monday. If the image on your screen is not large enough, click on it and it will get bigger. The ad is obviously intended to assist someone other than … Continue reading
Mike Mahon, who is facing off against McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren has issued the following press release: NYGREN’S LEGAL GRUDGE MATCHES AGAINST EMPLOYEES COSTING TAXPAYERS HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS News that McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren will appeal a court … Continue reading
Here are the mailings from the two power party candidates for McHenry County Sheriff. First Keith Nygren’s, which came in an envelope: Challenger Mike Mahon sent a post card. On the address side is a photo of his family: The … Continue reading
By the zingers that flew between McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren and his Democratic opponent Mike Mahon, you could be excused for thinking there was a real contest going on. In the last debate, the one in which the incumbent … Continue reading
While it will be interesting to listen to the three Sheriff’s and two Clerk’s candidates debate tonight at 7 at McHenry County College’s Conference Center, most media types will probably be watching whether sponsor McHenry County League of Women Voters … Continue reading
In his campaign to unseat McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren, Mike Mahon outlined $1 million in cuts he proposed for the department’s budget. In reply at the McHenry County TEA Party’s forum, Nygren said he would not lay anyone off, … Continue reading
Hard to believe, isn’t it? As you can see above, Democratic Party candidate for Sheriff Mike Mahon has raised$10,370. The only expenditures required to be revealed are transfers to other political committees. They amounted to only $180. Nygren, as reported … Continue reading
The Republican and Democratic Party candidates were campaigning in Marengo last Sunday. I was absent because I was walking the streets of Lakewood and Crystal Lake informing voters of my views on the candidates. Here’s Sheriff Keith Nygren’s convertible. A … Continue reading
A press release from candidate for McHenry County Sheriff Mike Mahon: MAHON QUESTIONS “EMERGENCY” PUBLIC RELATIONS BULLETIN McHenry County Sheriff’s candidate Mike Mahon reacted strongly Friday to Thursday’s announcement of a new jail training program that was broadcast over an … Continue reading
Does the headline shock you? Could it be that anyone wants to allow a baby to be aborted the day before its due date? That’s the law now in Illinois and Personal PAC doesn’t want any limitations on current law. … Continue reading
One of the more prolific commenters on McHenry County Blog is “Earth Mother.” Today, she posted the following: You gotta love that Northwest Herald. They had new article in yesterday’s paper about the MCC Forum. Nygren makes a stupid comment … 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
Who would have ever thought that how public officials parade in McHenry County would become big news? The same Chicago Tribune reporter, Robert McCoppen, who wrote the article on the fight between the forces grouped behind Sheriff Keith Nygren and … Continue reading
