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Illinois congressman Joe Walsh, ex-wife ‘working toward a settlement’

March 6 at 12:32 p.m.

A lawyer for U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh’s ex-wife told a Cook County judge today that he and the congressman’s attorneys are still trying to arrive … Read more ›

WI Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch is standing with tea party conservative Republican candidate for State Representative Danielle Rowe

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Lt. Governor of Wisconsin, Rebecca Kleefisch, Stands with Danielle Rowe

By Jeff Thomas | Feb. 29 at 8:30 p.m.

Lt. Governor Rebecca Kleefisch is standing with conservative reformer Danielle Rowe because she is the only candidate in the 52nd District race who can bring … Read more ›

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Illinois State Senator Pamela Althoff attended local meeting

By Michael Lehman | Feb. 15 at 12:18 p.m.

Illinois State Senator Pamela Althoff attended the Rotary Club of McHenry – Sunrise meeting at 7:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 15th, at the McHenry Public … Read more ›

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Danielle Rowe Pushes Back Against Governor Quinn

By Jeff Thomas | Feb. 5 at 4:30 p.m.

During this week’s State of the State address, Governor Quinn pushed his message that “Illinois is Moving Forward,” but Danielle Rowe, the Illinois Tea Party … Read more ›

Democrats raise nearly $2 million for primary to face Walsh

Feb. 1 at 6:38 p.m.

Democrats Raja Krishnamoorthi and Tammy Duckworth have raised a combined $1.95 million for their congressional campaigns setting the stage for an intense March 20 primary … Read more ›

New county task force focuses on budget process

By Lawerence Synett | Jan. 27 at 6:00 a.m.

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

By Lawerence Synett | Jan. 17 at 6:00 a.m.

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 ›

Danielle Rowe protesting the Democrat tax increase at the Capitol in Springfield

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Rowe Vows Repeal of Tax Hike – Will Fight For Small Businesses & Their Employees

By Veronica L. Vera | Jan. 13 at 5:28 p.m.

One year ago today, the Democrats in Springfield imposed a record tax increase on the people of Illinois in the middle of the night. While … Read more ›

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State Election Board Certifies Rowe Candidacy, Dismisses McSweeney Challenge

By Veronica L. Vera | Jan. 13 at 5:15 p.m.

The State Board of Elections voted unanimously to certify Danielle Rowe for the March 20 Republican primary ballot for State Representative in the 52nd District … Read more ›

County regional superintendent search continues

By Lawerence Synett | Jan. 6 at 1:42 p.m.

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 ›

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