Stand Supports State Senate candidate Karen McConnaughay (R-33) along with 10 Additional Republican and Democratic Candidates Committed to Prioritizing Students before Adults in their Education … Read more ›
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Education Advocacy Group Stand For Children Endorses Eleven Candidates In Illinois' March Primary
New county task force focuses on budget process
A new McHenry County Board task force will develop policies aimed at smoothing out the upcoming budget process. The Budget Task Force was created after … Read more ›
Proposed bill to let voters to choose county board chair draws mixed reviews
A proposed bill in the House would allow voters in larger counties the opportunity to elect their county board chairman. House Bill 3953, filed by … Read more ›
County regional superintendent search continues
McHenry County administrators have identified a candidate to fill the long-vacated position of regional superintendent of schools — the trick now, obtaining the OK to … Read more ›
County settles Bianchi defense bills, focus now on special prosecutors
McHenry County is on the hook for less than half of the legal fees accrued to defend the county’s top prosecutor and his administrative assistant … Read more ›
D158 school board president to run for county board
Consolidated School District 158 Board President Michael Skala has announced his candidacy for the McHenry County Board in District 5. Skala, a lifelong resident of … Read more ›
Rep. Joe Walsh to announce Monday where he’s running
Freshman Republican Rep. Joe Walsh said today he’ll decide on Monday which congressional district he’ll seek re-election from next year. Walsh, a tea party favorite … Read more ›
Judges weigh Illinois GOP challenge to U.S. House district map
While a panel of federal judges weighs a Republican challenge to Illinois’ new U.S. House district boundaries, lawyers for the state and the GOP said … Read more ›
County seeks to patch budget
The Northwest Herald reports: With time running out before the start of the 2012 fiscal year, the McHenry County Board is looking to find a … Read more ›
Young Republican BBQ takes place Sunday at Citizen’s Park
On Sunday the public is invited to a political barbecue event, featuring speakers, live music, candidates and games at a park in Barrington. The third … Read more ›
