Republican Joe Tirio was sworn in December 1st as McHenry County Recorder of Deeds. He replaces long-time Recorder Phyllis Walters. Tirio had no prepared remarks, but said he was “excited” and “looking forward to building on the foundation that Phyllis left … Continue reading
Monday, September 21st, is the date set by McHenry County Recorder of Deeds candidate Joni Smith for a $60 5:30 to 7:30 Port Edward fundraiser. Listed on the Host Committee are Phyllis Walters, the current Recorder of Deeds State Rep. … Continue reading
A press release from Recorder of Deeds candidate Joni Smith: My name is Joni Smith and I am excited to announce I am running for the position of McHenry County Recorder in March 2016. The Recorder’s Office is responsible for … Continue reading
McHenry County Recorder Phyllis Walters is the third person with a Political Action Committee located in Algonquin. Although Walters is not running for re-election, she still had $6,976.26 available at the end of March. Walters only expenditures were an unidentified … Continue reading
Candidates are already lining up to win the Republican Party primary for Recorder of Deeds next spring. After all, petition passing for next year’s primary election starts around the first of September. Long-time incumbent Phyllis Walters is expected to retired. She … Continue reading
There were three places to take pictures of things political Saturday: Patriots United Breakfast featuring Turning Point USA’s Charlie Kirk at D’Andrea’s McHenry Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo< at West High School/li> McHenry County Republican Party’s Lincoln Themed Dinner at … Continue reading
On my way to McHenry County Board member John Hammerand’s fundraiser, I saw another Liberty Outdoor billboard advising voters who vote for Democrat Jack Franks that they are voting for House Speaker Mike Madigan to continue his reign over the … Continue reading
When candidates report receiving contributions from the International Union of Operating Eng Local 150 State County Local Area PAC, they uses different designations. Here is how it is listed with the Illinois State Board of Elections: Intl Union of Operating … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County Recorder of Deeds Phyllis Walters: FREUND FAMILY CENTENNIAL FARM On November 29, 2012, Phyllis K. Walters, McHenry County Recorder, presented a Centennial Farm Plaque congratulating the Freund Family for having a family farm for … Continue reading
This morning’s ribbon cutting for Rakow Road had a bit better weather than the snowy day when the road was inaugurated. The sides to the tent weren’t lowered today. No participation, but wind strong enough to lift the unweighted tent … Continue reading
What started out as a fall fund raiser for McHenry County Recorder of Deeds Phyllis Walters at Algonquin’s Port Edward morphed into one for the McHenry County Republican Party. This year it is set for Monday, October 8th. The cost … Continue reading
There’s a “Women for McSweeney” rally being held Saturday in Crystal Lake at D’Andreas Banquets at 10. On the Host Committee are Mary Alger Geri Davis Jean Marie Kapp Rebecca Kress Cara Kretz Rebecca Lee Lu Ann LeFew Anne Majewski … Continue reading
In an accomplishment that may be unmatched in the United States, the records in the McHenry County Recorder of Deeds Office have all be converted to electronic images. When I talked with County Recorder Phyllis Walters at the Nunda Township … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Don Manzullo: FINALLY! Manzullo, Durbin Hail Start of Algonquin Western Bypass Project [ALGONQUIN] U.S. Rep. Don Manzullo and U.S. Senator Dick Durbin said the strong resolve of local officials, business leaders and frustrated motorists led … Continue reading
Today, I thought it might be interesting to look at what countywide officials have in their campaign funds. This is the first year the public has not had to wait until January. The new quarterly reporting law took effect on … Continue reading
Port Edward has pleasant memories for me all the way back to visiting the Algonquin Jaycees back in the late 1960’s. Then it was only a small corner bar at Harrison and Route 62. Algonquin Founders Days luncheons, fund raisers, … Continue reading
The last time I talked to McHenry County Recorder of Deeds Phyllis Walters she was undecided as to whether to run for re-election. Today’s mail brought her Republican primary petition, so it’s obvious she has made up her mind. Walters … Continue reading
Almost forgot what may turn out to be one of the more significant bits of information I picked up at State Rep. Mike Tryon’s Huntley Fish Boil. I asked McHenry County Recorder of Deeds Phyllis Walters if she was up … Continue reading
What does one do when one has no announced opponent for State Representative? You know you have to keep raising money, because the Republican GOP Leader in Springfield tries to assess you for thousands to use in marginal races. ($2,500 … Continue reading
It snowed the day the ground breaking was first scheduled for the widening of Rakow Road. (And, it’s pronounced with a long “a,” not a short one, as McHenry County Recorder of Deeds Phyllis Walters, widow of James R. Rakow, … Continue reading
