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Cal Skinner

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Recent Posts

  • Biss Gets Taken to the Woodshed after Former Student Tells of Affair March 17, 2026
  • Republicans: Write-In Max Solomon for State Treasurer March 17, 2026
  • A Real Reason To Have Voted Early March 17, 2026
  • Chicken Coop Goes Up in Flames, Warning Issued about Electric Cords When Ground Wet March 17, 2026
  • Today’s the Day to Write-In Max Solomon for State Treasurer, Republicans March 17, 2026
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Biss Gets Taken to the Woodshed after Former Student Tells of Affair

Cal SkinnerMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Found on Bluesky from Megan Wachspress, who is a lecturer at Stanford Law School: “If he’s going to get a national profile on the strength of a younger woman’s campaign, I’m going to come out and say it: during his short-lived tenure […]

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Republicans: Write-In Max Solomon for State Treasurer

Cal SkinnerMarch 17, 2026March 14, 2026

For the first time in my memory, no one filed for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer. That is a reflection of the decline of the GOP. Stepping in to fill the gap is Max Solomon, who tried to gain ballot access […]

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A Real Reason To Have Voted Early

Cal SkinnerMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026

The Chicago Tribune front page headline: And, if you are a Republican, take a look at the disadvantage Republicans would have had if this were a General Election:

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Chicken Coop Goes Up in Flames, Warning Issued about Electric Cords When Ground Wet

Cal SkinnerMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026

From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Chicken Coop Fire on Westwood Trail On March 16, 2026, at 1:14 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/RescueChicken Coop Fire on Westwood TrailDistrict responded to the 1400 block of Westwood Trail for a reported structure fire. While crews were […]

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Today’s the Day to Write-In Max Solomon for State Treasurer, Republicans

Cal SkinnerMarch 17, 2026March 14, 2026

He was originally petitioning to run for Governor. When that didn’t work out and he saw that no one had filed for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer, he stepped forward. Solomon needs 5,000 write-in votes to get on the fall ballot. […]

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Democrats Vastly Outnumber Republicans in Early and Mail In Ballots

Cal SkinnerMarch 17, 2026March 17, 2026

Here are the figures from McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio: The partisan breakdown follows:

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Accident Near Harvard Leaves Car in Creek, But No One Injured

Cal SkinnerMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026

From the Harvard Fire Protection District; Just before 9:00 p.m. last evening, crews were called to the area of Route 14 and Bunker Hill Road for a reported water rescue. When firefighters arrived, they found a sedan that had slid off the […]

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Four Years for $1.5 Million SNAP (Food Stamp) Fraud

Cal SkinnerMarch 16, 2026March 17, 2026

From the U.S. Attorney: CHICAGO MAN SENTENCED TO MORE THAN FOUR YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINING $1.5 MILLION IN SNAP BENEFITS  CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining […]

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Another Example of Excessive State Regulation

Cal SkinnerMarch 16, 2026March 13, 2026

On the agenda of the March 16th meeting of the Algonquin Village Board appears the following: “Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Village to Utilize the State Allocation of Motor Fuel TaxFunds for 2026″ Think about why a municipality should have to play […]

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McHenry County Animal Cruelty Case Makes Kankakee-Area Newspaper

Cal SkinnerMarch 15, 2026March 14, 2026

From the Herald Country Market, based in Bourbonnais, near Kankakee: McHenry County animal cruelty charges could spur crackdown on backyard rodeos in northern Illinois “After an Aug. 16, 2025, Mexican-style rodeo near Woodstock, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office opened an investigation that […]

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An Election Cartoon

Cal SkinnerMarch 15, 2026February 26, 2026

From the Telegraph:

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Atypical Deportee from Chicago

Cal SkinnerMarch 15, 2026March 15, 2026

This man fits the definition of “Dreamer”: https://notthebee.com/article/scientists-have-finally-figured-out-why-cats-always-land-on-their-feet-they-figured-it-out-exactly-how-you-think?utm_source=Not+The+Bee+Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=03152026

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Paul Harvey Talking about 2026 in 1965

Cal SkinnerMarch 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Click below: https://x.com/ksorbs/status/2030116229218713846?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2030116229218713846%7Ctwgr%5E46c6dd48ef5e533c55fd225b7c1ca2bf4be9a82d%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnotthebee.com%2Farticle%2Fthis-paul-harvey-monologue-is-making-the-rounds-again-it-might-as-well-have-been-recorded-yesterday

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Critique of Gubernatorial Candidates’ Nights

Cal SkinnerMarch 15, 2026March 16, 2026

From Marengo’s Cynthia Allen Schenk: Republican voters attend candidate forums for one reason: to learn where the candidates stand on the issues that affect Illinois. At several recent events in the governor’s race, Darren Bailey did not attend and instead sent his […]

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Write In Max Solomon’s Name for the GOP Nomination for State Treasurer

Cal SkinnerMarch 15, 2026March 14, 2026

‘For the first time in my memory, no one filed for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer. That is a reflection of the decline of the GOP. Stepping in to fill the gap is Max Solomon, who tried to gain ballot access […]

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Jeff Thorsen Resigns as McHenry County Republican Central Committee Chairman, Vice Chairman Kirk Donald Succeeds Him

Cal SkinnerMarch 14, 2026March 14, 2026

From McHenry County GOP Vice Chairman Kirk Donald, who is reportedly the only officer running for re-election for the 2026-28 term. “Jeff Thorsen informed me that he was resigning as of 12:01 am Thursday morning (Mar.12) via text at 9:51 Wednesday night. […]

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9th Democratic Party Congressional District Market Gives Biss 69% Chance of Winning

Cal SkinnerMarch 14, 2026March 14, 2026

From IL9Cast: IL9Cast Daily Summary · March 14, 2026

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Crystal Lake Finds 19 & 48-Year Olds with Pot in Car

Cal SkinnerMarch 14, 2026March 13, 2026

From the Crystal Lake Police: CL-26-0038693/4/2026 HONEA, MARCUS W, MYANG AVENUE, McHenry, IL ARREST LOCATION: N Route 31 Hwy / Ray St, Crystal Lake IL Officer Name:SANTORO CL 4561 = = = = = CL-26-0042483/10/2026 MEECE, DAVID OSCAR WEDGEWOOD CIRCLE, Lake in […]

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Max Solomon Deserves Your Vote to Become the Republican Candidate for State Treasurer

Cal SkinnerMarch 14, 2026March 14, 2026

Why? He was originally petitioning to run for Governor. When that didn’t work out and he saw that no one had filed for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer, he stepped forward. Solomon needs 5,000 write-in votes to get on the fall […]

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Interested in How and When Woodstock’s Route 47 Will Be Widened?

Cal SkinnerMarch 14, 2026March 10, 2026

Then, jot down March 18th from 4-6. The site of the presentation is Building D at the McHenry County Fairgrounds. The City of Woodstock and the Illinois Department of Transportation are coming together to host an open house to educate the public […]

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Point, Counterpoint: Wilson Replies to Collins’ Critique of His Analysis of the High Cost of McHenry Affordable Income Housing

Cal SkinnerMarch 14, 2026March 13, 2026

Let’s start at the beginning. Steve Wilson wrote a letter, which you can read here: In response, John Collins wrote the following: Now comes Steve Wilson with this reoly: Willson Rebuts Collins on high cost of low income housing Mr. Collins says […]

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Democrat Phil Andrew Mailing in 9th Congressional District Race

Cal SkinnerMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

From the Phil Andrew congressionalcampaing: * More…

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Ted Dabrowski Makes Case for Republican Gubernatorial Nomination

Cal SkinnerMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

From the Ted Dabrowski campaign:

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This Week’s Grand Jury Indictments

Cal SkinnerMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

From the State’s Attorney: (MCHENRY COUNTY ILLINOIS 3/12/2026) – McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announces that on (3/12/2026) a McHenry County Grand Jury returned the following indictments: 2026CF000269 JACQUELINE N FEES McHenry County Sheriff’s Department 3/17/2026 10:00 AM Charges 2025CF001085 EDUARDO […]

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In 11th District GOP House Race, Pierce Admonishing Walter for Not Knowing District Boundaries

Cal SkinnerMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

From 11th congressional district Republican hopeful Mike Pierce: LTC (Ret) Michael Pierce: Jeff Walter needs to do his homework and learn district boundaries Pierce says opponent’s blunder underscores need for redistricting reform Naperville, IL – LTC (Ret) Michael Pierce, candidate for Congress in the […]

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Route 14 Crash Near Harvard

Cal SkinnerMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

From the Harvard Fire Protection District: Two Injured in Route 14 Crash On March 12, 2026, at 7:24 p.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District responded to the 19000 block of Route 14 in unincorporated Harvard for a reported multi-vehicle crash with unknown […]

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John Collins Replies to Steve Willson’s Letter on the High Cost of Low Income Housing

Cal SkinnerMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026

From McHenry County Board member John Collins (D-Crystal Lake): Response to “Low Income Housing at Luxury Prices” Mr. Wilson’s letter comparing Taylor Place’s $500,000-per-unit cost to McHenry home sale prices makes for an attention-grabbing headline, but it rests on a fundamental misunderstanding […]

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Max Solomon Needs Your Vote to Become thee Republican Candidate for State Treasurer

Cal SkinnerMarch 13, 2026March 12, 2026

For the first time in my memory, no one filed for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer. That is a reflection of the decline of the GOP. Now comes former GOP gubernatorial candidate Max Solomon be our candidate. To qualify, he needs […]

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Health Department Employees Set for $150 Bonus

Cal SkinnerMarch 13, 2026March 10, 2026

Probably indicating the McHenry County Board of Health asked for too much money is a decision to award 2025 each employee $150.

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Hacking of Cary Firm Thought to Originate in Iran

Cal SkinnerMarch 12, 2026March 13, 2026

From Axious: A Wednesday cyberattack allegedly linked to Iran‑aligned hackers disrupted operations at Stryker, a major U.S. medical technology company, The Wall Street Journal reported.

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