From commenter Michelle under the article, “Obamacare Monopoly in McHenry County” comes her second comment on the subject: Last year, BCBS of Illinois discontinued their popular broad-based PPO for the individual market which was a plan that covered virtually all … Continue reading
Category Archives: Monopoly
In 2008, the McHenry County Democratic Party came up with a board game that it called “McHenry County Monopoly.” It was fairly humorous. McHenry County Monopoly, The Game of One Party Rule This year, Pat Quinn enters the parody realm … Continue reading
I asked McHenry County Democratic Party Chairman Mike Bissett for his take on the election. His reply is below: “I’m sure it’s no coincidence that the Democratic candidates who worked the hardest won. “I’m proud of Nick Chirikos and Paula … Continue reading
In the 69-page Senate Bill 2936 introduced by Chicago Democratic Party State Senator Iris Y. Martinez, dietitians are seeking to exclude everyone but their licensed selves from giving advice about health food. Before I go into the details, let me … Continue reading
I was extremely impressed with the McHenry County Monopoly game board created by McHenry County Democrats two years ago. Now comes a similar take-off on the Democrats. While the provenance of the local version is clear, I don’t know who … Continue reading
Yesterday, “Lonely Girl” inspired an article about Grafton Township Supervisor being the only Grafton Township Board member to attend the Monday meetnig. Today features “It’s All in the Game.” And, be sure about it. This is all a political game. … Continue reading
McHenry County Democrats have sent out an imaginative post card based on the game of Monopoly. They obviously want people to think that McHenry County Republicans have a monopoly on local office. While that is not true—think of the Democrats … Continue reading
McHenry County Democrats have sent out an imaginative post card based on the game of Monopoly. They obviously want people to think that McHenry County Republicans have a monopoly on local office. While that is not true—think of the Democrats … Continue reading
I’m not sure what the last COMMUNITY CHEST substitution has to do with McHenry County Republicans. But, what the heck. This is a political piece and most won’t look at it as closely as I am. Let’s cut them some … Continue reading
I’m not sure what the last COMMUNITY CHEST substitution has to do with McHenry County Republicans. But, what the heck. This is a political piece and most won’t look at it as closely as I am. Let’s cut them some … Continue reading
Today we look at the third side of the McHenry County Monopoly board. Where the second CHANCE space usually appears after FREE PARING. the same man with his hands pulling out his pockets. SALESTAX$5000 The Dems could have done something … Continue reading
Today we look at the third side of the McHenry County Monopoly board. Where the second CHANCE space usually appears after FREE PARING. the same man with his hands pulling out his pockets. SALESTAX$5000 The Dems could have done something … Continue reading
The following postcard is showing up in McHenry County mailboxes. It is imaginative in the extreme and may well be effective. It attacks the one-party nature of McHenry County’s Republican-dominated partisan offices. (No mention of all the Democrats on school … Continue reading
The following postcard is showing up in McHenry County mailboxes. It is imaginative in the extreme and may well be effective. It attacks the one-party nature of McHenry County’s Republican-dominated partisan offices. (No mention of all the Democrats on school … Continue reading
The teachers union in Huntley is saying that salaries are not competitive. The Huntley Education Association points to salaries in Unit District 300, east of Huntley and based in Carpentersville, while ignoring those in Unit District 200, immediately north in … Continue reading
The teachers union in Huntley is saying that salaries are not competitive. The Huntley Education Association points to salaries in Unit District 300, east of Huntley and based in Carpentersville, while ignoring those in Unit District 200, immediately north in … Continue reading