The NorWest Townships Republican Central Committee elected officers in the Woodstock VFW Monday night. The strangely-named group, which consists of Precinct Committeemen from the small townships from the southwest to the northeast corners of McHenry County, surrounds the more populated … Continue reading
There was a contest on the west side of Wonder Lake between the incumbent Rachel Smith and challenges Thomas Provenzano and Andrea Zinga. Smith won the three-way race with 45% of the vote. REP GREENWOOD 5 PCT COMM Precincts Reporting … Continue reading
Regular readers will know that I go to parades to read political tea leaves. Perhaps the biggest insight was that Democrat Jack Franks was in the middle of the Republican floats. Whether deliberate or not, it surely sent a mixed … Continue reading
Wonder Lakes Rachel Smith is promoting her District 6 McHenry County Board campaign with a newspaper she has designed. You can see it below, better, if you click to enlarge the images. The following is also being passed out: … Continue reading
Here’s how Wonder Lake’s Rachel Smith answered the McHenry County Board Questionnaire of the Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water: ALAW County Board Candidates Survey: 2012 Primary Election A. Land Use 1. Do you agree that new development should be … Continue reading
Saturday night’s crowd of candidates also gave opening statements. And, as on Friday, some targeted like a laser beam on the tax hike issue. (See also Part 1 and Part 2.) But before beginning, let me remind you of those … Continue reading
The Young Republicans provided a public service Saturday night by sponsoring a candidates night for McHenry County Board candidates in District 5 and 6. The Friday night counterpart for District 2, 3 and 4 candidates, on the other hand, had … Continue reading
There are four incumbents in McHenry County Board District 6, as there are in all districts. Since everyone is up or election after reapportionment, there are four vacancies. One incumbent, Randy Donley of Union, who got by far and away … Continue reading
With the exception of any Democrats, most of those wanting to serve on the McHenry County Board filed petitions in the County Clerk’s Office today. An asterisk in front of a name means they filed at 8 AM when the … Continue reading
Yesterday, I started my wrap-up of the Marengo Settlers Days Parade. I started out to highlight the political aspects of the event, but all the high school bands and floats sucked me into deeper coverage. Still another high school band … Continue reading
It’s too bad that it takes so long to post photos. I still haven’t finished the Marengo Settlers Day Parade from a couple of weeks ago. When we stopped looking at what entries offered on that beautiful day in Marengo, … Continue reading
Twelve McHenry County high school students are scheduled to attend 16th district Congressman Don Manzullo’s Youth Conference next week. They are Harry D. Jacobs H.S.: Amanda Burau, Grant Dixon, Albert Plawinski and Heidy Valles. Huntley H.S.: Justine Alfaro, Jessica Briguglio, … Continue reading
Twelve McHenry County high school students are scheduled to attend 16th district Congressman Don Manzullo’s Youth Conference next week. They are Harry D. Jacobs H.S.: Amanda Burau, Grant Dixon, Albert Plawinski and Heidy Valles. Huntley H.S.: Justine Alfaro, Jessica Briguglio, … Continue reading
