A year ago, McHenry County Recorder of Deeds Joe Tirio was running against former McHenry City Clerk Janice Dalton. Dalton didn’t have much of a campaign if one leaves out the smear pieces from Jack Franks’ allies calling themselves the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Robo-Call
A press release from McHenry County Republican Party Chairman Diane Evertsen: Fraudulent group supporting Acosta harassing residents with robo calls This time of year, the political robo calls are almost endless. That’s bad enough but when a fraudulent group harasses … Continue reading
Here’s what the robo-call Boy, oh boy. Lawmakers really messed up. Get this: Sen. Althoff is pushing to divert local property tax dollars to Springfield for the budget crisis. That’s money for local schools, for our kids. Thought she was … Continue reading
The shortest robo-call I can remember just arrived. Ellen Brady called to ask for my vote tomorrow. Then she wished me a good day and ended the call. … Continue reading
A friend from Fox River Grove told me Friday that he had received a phone call from former State Senator Jack Schaffer on behalf of Bob Miller’s re-election campaign for Algonquin Township Road Commissioner. Couldn’t obtain the text of the … Continue reading
Tuesday night, Algonquin Township Supervisor candidate Chuck Lutzow made a robo-call Wednesday night. Here’s what was said: Hi, this is Darlene.I’m calling to ask for your support for Charles Lutzow. Chuck is running for Algonquin Township Supervisor. He a local … Continue reading
An email from State Representative Allen Skillicorn takes offense at his name being used in a robo-call attacking Andrew Gasser‘s candidacy for Algonquin Township Road Commissioner. The robo-call, obviously from supporters of incumbent Bob Miller, went after Gasser’s work to … Continue reading
Got a phone call shortly after I posted this article: Robo-Call Attacks Andrew Gasser on Tax Referendum Vote article on the attack robo-call It was from State Rep. David McSweeney, about to leave for Springfield. “I did not authorize anyone … Continue reading
It’s robo-call attack time in the Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner’s contest being held on February 28th. First out of the box were supporters of long-time incumbent Bob Miller. The attack is on the signature issue of opponent, McHenry County Board … Continue reading
Republican candidate for McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally called to ask if I would put up one of his yard signs. He follows in the foot steps of McHenry County Board Chairman candidate Jack Franks and Congressman Peter Roskam. … Continue reading
Sandra Salgado, Chairman of the McHenry County Republican Party called to remind me of the fundraiser at a hanger on the northwest side of the Lake in the Hills Airport. The invitation is below: … Continue reading
State Senator Pam Althoff just called asking for permission to put a yard sign in my yard. Just thought you might find that of interest. It’s quite early for robo-calls. … Continue reading
The recording was not a good one. It sounded almost tinny. Tina Hill made the recording and, when I asked her for the text, she sent the following: Vote Tina Hill for McHenry County Recorder.I ask for your vote on … Continue reading
Found this from Karen Tirio under the article in which State Rep. Barb Wheeler calls for “civility” in campaigns.\: Guess you didn’t hold a meeting with this dialogue with your own candidates or they didn’t get your memo, Barb! One … Continue reading
While I was out knocking on doors delivering literature of all candidates who provided it (missing only two), McHenry County Board candidate Cameron Hubbard was robo-calling the district. My answering machine caught the message, most of which is printed below: … Continue reading
Former Chicago Bears Coach Mike Ditka was calling Republicans on behalf of Casey Urlacher on Monday night. I sense a long, intense campaign. … Continue reading
A Friend of McHenry County sent the following about a robo-push call on the McHenry County Recorder’s Office contest: Got a robo-call about 6:05 this evening. Survey that seemed to be commissioned by Joni Smith. It beat around the bush … Continue reading
And, here it is, thanks to a Friend of McHenry County Blog, who recorded it, rather than interrupting the Chicago Blackhawks game: “You hate you hate high taxes. “I hate them too. “This is Joe Gottemoller, your McHenry County Board … Continue reading
Got a robo-call from GOp gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner. He wanted to tell me if he is elected he will get term limits for various politicians and roll back Pat Quinn’s 67% income tax increase. But, only if he gets … Continue reading
The teacher union forces behind Democrat Arne Waltmire’s candidacy for County Board have made the following robo-call: Hi, this is Kate calling from Illinois Citizens for Accountability to let you know that Republicans Democrats and Independents finally agree on one … Continue reading