When I heard of the $1,000 a year that McHenry County Board members can use to get reimbursement for county board-related expenses, it perked my interest. Would goodies be found as they are with the Chicago Aldermen’s much larger expense … Continue reading
OK. I was wrong. I predicted last night that the McHenry County Board would approved what proponents insist on calling video poker. But, this morning social conservatives on the board pulled off a 13-10-1 victory. That was with the help … Continue reading
Yesterday we looked at those fall fund raiser financial supporters of Jack Franks whose names begin with the letters A and B. Today, we move on to C and D: Jim CarbonettiChris CardamoneJack CareyMichael T. CarriganTony CasalinoAlbert and Dawn CastellanosRaymond … Continue reading
As reported the day it happened, Crystal Lake businessman Jim Heisler (R-Crystal Lake) defeated McHenry board member Sandy Salgado (R-McHenry) 15-9. All three Democrats supported Salgado, along with four of her female colleagues. Let me give you an idea of … Continue reading
As reported the day it happened, Crystal Lake businessman Jim Heisler (R-Crystal Lake) defeated McHenry board member Sandy Salgado (R-McHenry) 15-9. All three Democrats supported Salgado, along with four of her female colleagues. Let me give you an idea of … Continue reading
In these photos you can see Judge Michael J. Sullivan swearing in the eight McHenry County Board members who took office on Monday. From left to right are Randy Donley (R-Union), Jim Heisler (R-Crystal Lake), John Hammerand (R-Wonder Lake), Virginia … Continue reading
In these photos you can see Judge Michael J. Sullivan swearing in the eight McHenry County Board members who took office on Monday. From left to right are Randy Donley (R-Union), Jim Heisler (R-Crystal Lake), John Hammerand (R-Wonder Lake), Virginia … Continue reading
After comments by Anchor Towing’s Dan Hunt, his attorney William Hellyer, Jim Olson from Olson Collision, with locations in Harvard, Woodstock, Crystal Lake and Cary, his brother Pete Olson form Olson Autobody from Johnsburg, Huntley’s All-Star Towing and Colleen Smith … Continue reading
After comments by Anchor Towing’s Dan Hunt, his attorney William Hellyer, Jim Olson from Olson Collision, with locations in Harvard, Woodstock, Crystal Lake and Cary, his brother Pete Olson form Olson Autobody from Johnsburg, Huntley’s All-Star Towing and Colleen Smith … Continue reading
Sharp real estate wheeler and dealers it appears the majority of the McHenry County Board aren’t. I mentioned in an article a month ago how we taxpayers had managed to buy the new Route 14 and Woodstock Street animal control-health … Continue reading
Sharp real estate wheeler and dealers it appears the majority of the McHenry County Board aren’t. I mentioned in an article a month ago how we taxpayers had managed to buy the new Route 14 and Woodstock Street animal control-health … Continue reading
I read these incredible comments in Chuck Keeshan’s Daily Herald story Thursday about the Democrats carrying McHenry County: “Coroner Marlene Lantz, an outspoken critic of the Bianchi administration, said she was skeptical of Bianchi’s olive branch and accused him of … Continue reading
I read these incredible comments in Chuck Keeshan’s Daily Herald story Thursday about the Democrats carrying McHenry County: “Coroner Marlene Lantz, an outspoken critic of the Bianchi administration, said she was skeptical of Bianchi’s olive branch and accused him of … Continue reading
First, a disclaimer. When I did an election night story on the Huntley School Board elections, I did not realize that absentee and early voting had not been included in the results when I wrote. That oversight led me to … Continue reading
First, a disclaimer. When I did an election night story on the Huntley School Board elections, I did not realize that absentee and early voting had not been included in the results when I wrote. That oversight led me to … Continue reading
The Daily Herald has issued its recommendations for county board. Those endorsed have their names in boldfaced type. It targets the following issues: Rapid growth Transportation and Water supply It disqualifies two candidates, who would apparently otherwise be endorsed, incumbent … Continue reading
The Daily Herald has issued its recommendations for county board. Those endorsed have their names in boldfaced type. It targets the following issues: Rapid growth Transportation and Water supply It disqualifies two candidates, who would apparently otherwise be endorsed, incumbent … Continue reading
There are even three Democrats fighting in the most rural, western district. In that District 6 these three Dems want the right to be one of two candidates in next fall’s election: Darryl Frank, Andrew J. Georgi, Jr., and Robert … Continue reading
There are even three Democrats fighting in the most rural, western district. In that District 6 these three Dems want the right to be one of two candidates in next fall’s election: Darryl Frank, Andrew J. Georgi, Jr., and Robert … Continue reading
