Sun-Times Endorses Tom Georges for the State Senate over Incumbent Dan McConchie

The Chicago Sun-Times has endorsed Tom Geroges over Republican incumbent Dan McConchie for the State Senate. Here is the endorsement: Tom Georges in the 26th District Tom Georges of Mundelein spent 31 years in the Army, achieving the rank of colonel. … Continue reading

Daily Herald Endorses Dan McConchie for State Senate

From the Daily Herald: Senate Dist. 26: McConchie The Illinois Senate 26 race pits incumbent Republican Dan McConchie of Hawthorn Woods against real estate manager and retired Army colonel Tom Georges of Mundelein, a Democrat whose fiscally conservative and socially … Continue reading

Tribune Endorses Dan McConchie for Re-Election to State Senate, Plus Links to Answers to Election Forum Questions

The Chicago Tribune has endorsed State Senator Dan McConchie for re-election. He was appointed to replace Dan Duffy when Duffy retired early and won the 2016 election for a two-year term. The endorsement is below: 26th District: For first-term Sen. … Continue reading

State Senate Candidates’ Night – Part 2 – Recreational Marijuana

Continuing coverage of the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seat looking at answers to whether the use of marijuan for recreational use should be legalized. I did not take verbatim notes, by the way. … Continue reading

State Senate Candidates’ Night – Part 1 – Taxing Retirement Income

Rather than staying up late tonight to write a comprehensive article on the League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night for those seeking State Senate seats, I think I’ll do separate articles on varioius questions. First up, whether they would tax … Continue reading

CL Independence Day Parade – Part 16 – Tom Georges

Walking slightly behind the Drew Georgi entry in Crystal Lake’s Independence Day Parade was Tom Georges. He looked like a candidate, so I asked him what he was running for. “State Senate” was the answer. He is running against incumbent … Continue reading