More Contributions for Bartman from Farm Bureau, Union & Mike Madigan’s Democratic Party

Right before the $200,000 came from Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC, a Political Action Committee related to Operating Engineers Union Local 150, came two contributions from the Illinois Farm Bureau PAC called “Illinois Farm Bureau ACTIVATOR Fund.” They totaled … Continue reading

Follow-Up to the Questions Asked on McHenry County Blog Relating to TAG’s Closing

This is from a friend of McHenry County Blog who is concerned by the “irresponsible manner that The Advantage Group has been treated by various government officials.” Answers are provided below each question.  The questions were posed by Patrick Ouimet … Continue reading

Paul Yensen Strikes Back

The McHenry County Democratic Party web site features a piece by County Board member Paula Yensen rebutting comments apparently made under my article The Advantage Group (TAG) Sunsets I would guess from the content of comments made by new folks … Continue reading

Jack Franks’ Nesting and Other Thoughts about His Future

Largely unnoticed in Illinois Democrats’ remapping of McHenry County’s legislative districts is what state representatives go with which state senator. As the situation exist now, State Reps. Mike Tryon and and Jack Franks have Pam Althoff as their state senator. … Continue reading

Grafton Township Board Strips Supervisor of Duties, Equipment, Files

I’d forgotten how boring budget committee mark-ups could be. That was the first order of business at the Grafton Township meeting Monday night. Held at the Huntley Park District headquarters (the old high school that local taxpayers have had the … Continue reading

Eight File Write -In Candidacies for Precinct Committeeman

Yesterday, I told of Rich Evans’ filing his intention to run for the Republican nomination for county auditor as a write-in candidate. Today, let’s complete the topic by looking at the other eight write-ins. They are all for precinct committeeman. … Continue reading

Eight File Write -In Candidacies for Precinct Committeeman

Yesterday, I told of Rich Evans’ filing his intention to run for the Republican nomination for county auditor as a write-in candidate. Today, let’s complete the topic by looking at the other eight write-ins. They are all for precinct committeeman. … Continue reading

McHenry County Democrats Outraise Republicans During First Half of 2007

The McHenry County Democratic Central Committee raised $25,465.63 during the first six months of 2007. Looks as if the transition of leadership from Patrick Ouimet to successor Thomas Cynor is coming along nicely. They are the minority party, so you … Continue reading

McHenry County Democrats Outraise Republicans During First Half of 2007

The McHenry County Democratic Central Committee raised $25,465.63 during the first six months of 2007. Looks as if the transition of leadership from Patrick Ouimet to successor Thomas Cynor is coming along nicely. They are the minority party, so you … Continue reading