There have been three announced candidates in the 33rd State Senate District that runs from just south of my precinct, which is just south of Crystal Lake, the lake, but they weren’t the three that showed up on the Illinois … Continue reading
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A very interesting set of spreadsheets showed up in my mailbox. It’ll take some time to figure out what all the information means, but today I’ll share a comparison of 2008 household income among McHenry County’s 17 townships. Those earning … Continue reading
My apologies to the first-time commenters this past extended weekend as my family and I were taking a short vacation at Galena’s Eagle Ridge Inn. All are now up but the one with the swear word. One of my diversions … Continue reading
The Illinois Young Republicans are having some fun with Democratic State Senators, “fugitives on the run.” They present the charges: Avoiding tough decisions Evading their responsibilities Then they ask people to call Governor Pat Quinn. if they have any information … Continue reading
My relatives in Missouri alerted me to a picture of Wisconsin State Senator Dave Hansen published in the New York Post. It was taken at The Heritage Inn & Suites in Harvard, Illinois, Tuesday about a half an hour before … Continue reading
Seeing that the Northwest Herald has found some missing Wisconsin State Senators in Woodstock, but neglected to tell readers where they were meeting, except to say it was in a private home. Undoubtedly the senators told the NWH the location … Continue reading
“If it’s good enough for the Green Bay Packers, it ought to be good enough for Wisconsin legislator.” That’s part of what State Rep. Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) told Statehouse News Service today when they asked him why he introduced … Continue reading
State Rep. Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) is introducing legislation today that will apply the Illinois income tax to visiting legislators from Wisconsin and Indiana. Noting that the Democrats passed legislation to “close corporate loopholes” which resulted in Illinois taxing planes … Continue reading
Neighbor Vic Narusis held up the sign Crystal Lake Tea Party leader Mary Alger displayed at the Heritage Inn in Harvard Tuesday. … Continue reading