At Saturday’s rally in support of President Donald Trump former Congressman Joe Walsh delivered an impassioned speech telling conservatives not to ignore the electoral impact those walking around the Woodstock Square could have. He compared the walkers to the Tea Party … Continue reading
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Former Congressman Joe Walsh warned Trump opponents in Woodstock March 4th not to ignore the Trump opponents walking around the Woodstock Square. (See “Joe Walsh Warns Trump Rally That Anti-Trump Demonstrators Are Like 2007 Tea Party Demonstrators.”) Opponents outnumbered Trump supporters … Continue reading
At Saturday’s rally in support of President Donald Trump former Congressman Joe Walsh delivered an impassioned speech telling conservatives not to ignore the electoral impact those walking around the Woodstock Square could have. He compared the walkers to the Tea Party … Continue reading
As pointed out in Saturday’s article, Trump opponents outnumbered Trump supporters in Woodstock on Saturday. Former Congressman Joe Walsh issued a warning not to ignore them. There was no way to get more than a fraction of those expressing opposition, … Continue reading
At Saturday’s rally in support of President Donald Trump former Congressman Joe Walsh delivered an impassioned speech telling conservatives not to ignore the electoral impact those walking around the Woodstock Square could have. He compared the walkers to the Tea Party … Continue reading
As pointed out in Saturday’s article, Trump opponents outnumbered Trump supporters in Woodstock on Saturday. There was no way to get more than a fraction of those expressing opposition, so I took photos of folks and their signs as they … Continue reading
Those disturbed at the loss of Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump last fall were out in force today in Woodstock. As Trump supporters rallied in the Square, opponents from all elements of the opposition were walking around the sidewalks. There … Continue reading
A press release about a local “Spirit of America” rally: “Spirit of America Rally ” planned for March 4th on the Woodstock Square In the interest of healing our divided country, supporters of our President have created a positive, family–oriented … Continue reading
A press release about a local “Spirit of America” rally: “Spirit of America Rally ” planned for March 4 th on the Woodstock Square In the interest of healing our divided country, supporters of our President have created a positive, … Continue reading
Woodstock’s Susan Handelsman, now a candidate for the District 200 School Board, urges readers to contact to their llinois legislators and Governor Bruce Rauner in opposition to the General Assembly’s extension of the alreay 23-year Tax Increment Financing District is … Continue reading
Here are comments sent to Woodstock School Board members in which Susan Handelsman urges the District 200 School Board to oppose the twelve year extension of the Downtown Tax Increment Financing District: Woodstock CUSD 200 Board of Education Members: Woodstock … Continue reading
My wife and I went to Fair Diddly Sunday afternoon. She looked at stuff, while I was on the lookout for people seeking petition signatures. Two years ago, I found Jim Harrison supporters, complete with tee shirts, plus Libertarian candidate … Continue reading
Upwards of 75 union members and sympathizers gathered at the Woodstock Square at noon to condemn Governor Bruce Rauner, billionaires and Republicans. The 60-70 union members marched to the Square where a sign was placed in front of those standing … Continue reading
Local state employees who belong to AFSCME Local 31 will hold a noon rally at the Woodstock Square on Wednesday. Guess that’s lunch time. All state employees will soon be getting a refund for the health premium increase that was … Continue reading
I drove to Woodstock Sunday to see the Stop Randall Road Robbery display on the Square. As I approached I thought I saw shirts of people supporting Jim Harrison’s Independent candidacy for McHenry County Sheriff. Getting closer, I realized the … Continue reading
Looking at the minutes of the June 3rd meeting of the Woodstock City Council, I was impressed with the detail about those making public comments. Six of nine pages of minutes are devoted to what members of the public said. … Continue reading
I reported on Independent McHenry County Sheriff candidate Jim Harrison’s volunteers collecting signatures at Woodstock’s Fair Diddley, but there was more political activity. In the center of the Square Terry Kappel was passing out campaign literature for the Democratic Party’s … Continue reading
McHenry County College Board candidate Chris Jenner and his wife Laurie ventured out early this morning to attend the Groundhog festivities in Woodstock. They sent me some photos for those of us who don’t think being out at sunrise on … Continue reading
Got a couple of photos of Jeaepea’s late afternoon fire this afternoon on the Woodstock Square from a friend of McHenry County Blog. They appear below: Here’s a photo of the stairway to the second floor: Terry Menzel, Deputy Chief … Continue reading
A press release from the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs: IDVA to host “Helping Our Hometown Heroes” veterans benefits fair August 19th in Woodstock CHICAGO – The Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (IDVA) is hosting a free Helping Our Hometown … Continue reading