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Cal Skinner

This is a journal of news and opinion designed to bring to light matters of public interest and to encourage public participation in the governmental process. Emphasis will be on McHenry County, but Illinois state news will be covered. Articles and photos are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without explicit written permission.

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Recent Posts

  • (no title) November 4, 2025
  • UPDATE: Couple Found Dead in Car on Crystal Lake’s Coventry Lane IDENTIFIED November 4, 2025
  • Richmond Seeking 8% More in Real Estate Taxes November 4, 2025
  • McHenry County Board Finance Chairman Mike Skala Not Running for Re-Election November 4, 2025
  • Algonquin GOP Chairman Calls for Taxpayers to Urge County Board Members Not to Increase Their Real Estate Tax Levy November 4, 2025
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Fox River Grove School Board Results

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Incumbents Alex Johnson, Laura Vnaderploeg and Dave Gutierrez remain on the Board to be joined by newcomer Leigh Ann Comerford.

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Stacey Sault and Jullie Jette Elected to Cary School District 26 Board

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

We the People, McHenry County, which holds meetings in Cary, endorsed David Miller and Zac Glaysher.

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Marengo High School Board Election Results

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Re-elected were Board members Todd Volkening, David Schultz and Shane Spring. Newcomer Jodie Kanaly rounds out the winners. Active Democrat Peter Janko ran out of the money.

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Marengo-Union Grade School District 165 Election Results

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Perennial Candidate Arne Waltmire Finally Wins One

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 2, 2025

Arbe Walmire was an auto mechanics teacher in the Crystal Lake High School District. There he was elected an regional officer of the Illinois Education Association, the teachers union. I can’t remember all the offices he has sought. He was appointed to […]

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Crystal Lake Grade School District 47 Election Results, Personal PAC Big Winner

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Newcomer Maria Krause ran first, way out in front. Running second was incumbent Debra Barton. Lea Grover and Alena Hansen captured the third and fourth seats. The District 47 teachers union, CLETA endorsed The Crystal Lake Teachers Association batted one for four. […]

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Harvard School Board Results, Incumbent Diana Bird Loses

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Johnsburg School Board Results

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Cary Park Board Incumbents Phil Stanko and Melissa Victor Re-Elected

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Control of Nunda Township Board Obtained by Newly-Elected Supervisor Mike Shorten

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

The first four candidates are the one who won the uncontested Republican primary. Clearly incumbent Karen Tynis was re-election, since she is the top vote getter. In second place is Independent Sheila Halasz, who was supported by Supervisor-Elect Mike Shorten. Third place […]

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Joni Smith Re-Elected Nunda Township Clerk

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Scott Ritzert Elected Trustee for Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Defeating Incumbent Noel Baldwin

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Voters Elect Two Newcomers as Wonder Lake Fire Protection District Trustees: Jacklyn Basista & Rick Berndt

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Incumbent Patricia Assessor O’Neill Wins Re-Election in Richmond Township

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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UPDATE: Rob Parrish Wins Nunda Township Highway Commissioner Post over Incumbent Mike Lesperance

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Here are the results of the race with all precincts reporting: Here is how the precincts voted. Parrish is blue, Lesperance red: With one precinct outstanding Rob Parrish, who lost to Mike Lesperance by three votes twelve years ago, wins election.

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Democrat Casey Guy Wins Fourth Seat on McHenry Township Board, Ahead by 23 Votes

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Greenwood Township Road Commissioner Don Goad Wins in Landslide against Challenger Eugene Rosio

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025
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Grafton Township Democrats Win Control of Township Board

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Binz, Book, Bische and Scott Win Dunham Township Trustee Seats

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Dunham Trustee Election night 2025

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Darrell Perkins Convincingly Wins Dunham Township Supervisor Race Against Theresa Medley

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Incumbent Dorr Township Road Commissioner John Fuller Beats Off Challenge from Tom Thurman

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Coral Township Trustee Candidates Ratkind, Hill, Jurs & Zierer Ahead on Election Night

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Election Night Results for Chemung Township Supervisor Shows Sumano Ahead of Finfrock by 26 Votes

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Marengo High School District 154 Election Night Results

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Marengo Grade School District 165 Results

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Harvard School Board Results

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Early, Mail-In Turnout by Precinct

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

This should show what Precinct Committeepersons worked their precincts. The countywide average was 7.4%. Precinct Ballots Cast Registered Voters Alden 1 48 1,008 4.76% Algonquin 1 80 969 8.26% Algonquin 2 81 965 8.39% Algonquin 3 66 912 7.24% Algonquin 4 47 […]

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Early and Mail-In Turnout Reported at 7.4%

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Three Teacher Union Candidates Winning in Crystal Lake Grade School Early Voting

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025

The top four candidates were endorsed by the Crystal Lake Elementary Teachers Association.

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Shorten Candidates for Trustee Ahead in Three of Four Slots with Only Early Votes Counted

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

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