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“Bloodbath” Interpretation

Posted on 03/18/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 18, 2024
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Woodstock’s Richard Rostron reaction to the mainstream media’s reaction to Donald Trump’s use of the word “bloodbath” to describe what might happen to the United States auto industry: A Bloodbath of lies has Destroyed Journalistic Credibility By RICH ROSTRON The … Continue reading →

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15,000 Ballots Received by the County Clerk’s Office

Posted on 03/18/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 18, 2024
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Here are the ballots already cast that reached the County Clerk’s Office as of Monday night: Early votes – 6,798 Absentee – 8,205 … Continue reading →

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Will 708 Mental Health Board Receive Both Property and Sales Taxes This Year?

Posted on 03/18/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 18, 2024
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It just occurred to me that the Mental Health Board will receive a full year’s real estate tax allotment, plus will state receiving the quarter of one percent sales tax, the collection of which will start July 1st, if tomorrow’s … Continue reading →

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Woodstock Meth Man Gets Five Years

Posted on 03/18/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 18, 2024
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From the State’s Attorney: WOODSTOCK MAN SENTENCED TO 5 YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETIME James E. Ramirez, a 38-year-old man from Woodstock, Illinois, was sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department of … Continue reading →

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“Vote Yes” Signs Found in McHenry County

Posted on 03/18/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 18, 2024
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Earlier, McHenry County Blog published all of the negative signs Friends of McHenry County Blog have found. Since turnabout is fair play, below are the “Vote Yes” signs which have been shared: “Vote Yes Mental Healh” reads this sign paid … Continue reading →

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AP Article Does Not Mention 11th District Congressman Bill Foster Facing “Tough Challenge”

Posted on 03/18/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 18, 2024
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The Assoicated Press pre-primary article on Illlinois congressioal contests mentions three worth watching: Republican Rep. Mike Bost verus Darin Bailey in the 12th District Democrat Rep. Chuy Garcia versus Alderman Raymond Lopez in the 7th District 7th District Democrat Rep. … Continue reading →

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“Vote No” Signs Found in McHenry County

Posted on 03/18/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 18, 2024
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I did a paper in grad school on referendums, discovering that the largest factor in defeating a referendum was that it had opposition. There are seven referendums in McHenry County on the ballot on Tuesday: Imposing a quarter of one … Continue reading →

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Message of the Day – Insecurity

Posted on 03/18/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 17, 2024
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At the Algonquin early polling location, a supporter of the 708 Mental Health Board quarter of one percent sales tax imposition displays insecurity by placing Vote Yes signs directly in front of Vote No signs: “Vote Yes for Mental Health” … Continue reading →

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Good Turnout At Erik Sivertsen’s Candidate Meet & Greet Event Saturday

Posted on 03/17/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 16, 2024
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From host Erik Sivertsen about the Meet and Greet he sponsored at his Guns ‘n Such business comes these photos and commentary: Erik Sivertsen’s Saturday before the election candidate Meet and Greet winding down. He us talking to Gary Barla … Continue reading →

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New to the County’s Frequently Asked Questions Page on the 708 Board Mental Health Board Sales Tax Referendum?

Posted on 03/17/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 17, 2024
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A Friend of McHenry County Board believes the following are recent additions to the FAQ page on the McHenry County website: … Continue reading →

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Sunday Funnies

Posted on 03/17/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 17, 2024
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Fro the Illinois Policy Institute’s cartoonist Eric Allie: … Continue reading →

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Message of the Day – A License Plate

Posted on 03/17/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 5, 2024
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Fropm a church parking lot: “Jesus is Lord” this license plate proclaims. … Continue reading →

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LITH Mental Health Crisis Leads to Hospital Trip

Posted on 03/16/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 15, 2024
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From the Lake in the Hills Police: … Continue reading →

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Illinois Downsizing Despite Migrants

Posted on 03/16/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 16, 2024
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From The Center Square: Latest census data shows over 80% of Illinois counties losing population By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The exodus from Illinois continues.  A new report by the Illinois Policy Institute shows Illinois suffered population loss … Continue reading →

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Seen at the Courthouse today by a Friend of McHenry County Blog

Posted on 03/16/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 16, 2024
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A sign for 11th District congressional hopeful Susan Hathaway-Altman: 4 by 4 foot sign for Susan Hathaway-Altman. … Continue reading →

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John Pletz’ Precinct Letter

Posted on 03/16/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 16, 2024
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From Republican Precinct Committeeperson John Pletz: Friends and Neighbors, I’ve spoken with our Republican McHenry County leadership about the Mental Health Sales Tax. Mental Health Board Sales Tax Referendum FAQ Our Republican leadership supports this tax. We will remove the line-item tax from … Continue reading →

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When You’ve Got to Go – Part 2

Posted on 03/16/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 15, 2024
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From the Woodstock Police: … Continue reading →

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Cary-Grove High School Gender Sexuality Alliance Sponsors Resign

Posted on 03/16/2024 by Cal SkinnerMarch 15, 2024
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From the Crystal Lake High School Board agenda for next Lara Miller resigned as one-quarter stipend wildcard (Gender Sexuality Alliance) sponsor atCary-Grove H.S., effective after the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year. Lindsay Swartz resigned as one-quarter stipend wildcard … Continue reading →

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