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McHenry Alderman Vic Santi is running for re-election against Michael Coveny for his Ward 1 seat. Below is what Santi is handing out as he visits voters: The ballot for McHenry voters is below: … Continue reading
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The following report is from McHenry Alderman Scott Curry, sent Monday, December 5th: Just wanted to let you know that McHenry City Council voted tonight to reduce our property tax levy by 3%! A flat tax levy was proposed earlier … Continue reading
Before Jack Franks McHenry Town Hall Meeting began, I asked Mayor Sue Low if she were running for re-election. Some may remember that a spectator urged the election of an alderman as he went past during the Fiesta Days Parade. … Continue reading
Yesterday, I told you most of what happened to me before the parade (one surprise to come later). Today, let’s look at the politicians courting voters in the McHenry Fiesta Days Parade. I had to walk through these poms each … Continue reading
State Rep. Jack Franks is holding his annual breakfast fundraiser this Saturday morning at Donley’s south of Union. The price is $40 per person, but the Democrat is willing to accept more. $2,500 is listed on the back. Committee members … Continue reading
The first indication of politics at McHenry’s 2013 Fiesta Days Parade was a man walking to the marshaling area wearing a Bill Prim for Sheriff tee shirt. I was on my way to Congressman Randy Hultgren’s Pre-Parade Reception at Perry … Continue reading
For the first time since the late 1990’s, if memory serves me correctly, McHenry voters will have a contest for Mayor. Incumbent Sue Low is being challenged by former Mayor Steve Cuda. Besides the Mayor, the following offices are up … Continue reading
Regular readers will know that I go to parades to read political tea leaves. Perhaps the biggest insight was that Democrat Jack Franks was in the middle of the Republican floats. Whether deliberate or not, it surely sent a mixed … Continue reading
Not just an off-track betting parlor. Slot machines all over town. That’s what the 5-1-1 vote last night in favor of allowing five slot machines in every bar and restaurant that wants them. Andy Glab was the only alderman voting … Continue reading