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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

  • Carbon Monoxide Kills Couple in Crystal Lake Coventry’s Car November 21, 2025
  • Huntley, Lake in the Hills Having Enhanced Enforced for Thanksgiving, Starting Today November 21, 2025
  • All Democratic Party Candidates for Comptroller Support Tax Hikes November 21, 2025
  • City of Crystal Lake Seeks Tax Increase Equal to the CPI Increase–2.9% November 21, 2025
  • UPDATE: Ex-Crystal Lake City Clerk Gets Five Years, COULD BE OUT IN YEAR AND THREE MONTHS November 21, 2025
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McHenry County GOPAC Plans Hurricane Relief Event

Cal SkinnerOctober 21, 2024October 21, 2024

From McHenry County GOPAC: To order tickets click here.

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Jack Franks Zeros Out Campaign Fund to Pay Criminal Defense Attorney

Cal SkinnerOctober 21, 2024October 20, 2024

The most prominent local Democrat left the political stage as the balance in Jack Franks’ campaign fund hit zero. This didn’t happen when he was beaten for McHenry County Board Chairman by Republican Mike Buehler. Franks, State Representative for eighteen years, then […]

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Northwest and Daily Herald Newspapers Skip McHenry County Endorsements

Cal SkinnerOctober 20, 2024October 20, 2024

Checking out the /daily Herald’s political endorsements finds none for McHenry County. The Northwest Herald has likewise abandononed the time honored practice of endorsing candidates as well.

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Jet Skier Dies in Fox River

Cal SkinnerOctober 20, 2024October 20, 2024

On October 20, 2024, at 1:54 p.m., the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District responded to a report of a water rescue near Burton’s Bridge on Route 176. Initial information indicated that one person was reported missing, and an overturned jet ski was […]

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Targeted Theft and Vandalism of Kane County Republican Campaign Signs

Cal SkinnerOctober 19, 2024October 20, 2024

From the Kane County GOP: A third act of vandalism occurred overnight at Campton Crossings, where another largeLance Bell sign that had been up for weeks was stolen. Lerario is currently filing a policereport for this location as well. This pattern of […]

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Union Moving into New Strike Territory for Political Reasons

Cal SkinnerOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024

Friend of McHenry County Blog thinks he may have discovered the nose of a union camel edging under the edge of society’s tent. UAW 4811 in California is now striking in support of students The UAW’s decision is significant because labor usually […]

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State Rep. Turns a Good Phrase about Pritzker: Population Denier

Cal SkinnerOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024

From The Center Square: Legislator calls Pritzker a ‘population denier’ after data show Chicago loses more (The Center Square) – Annual Census estimates released Thursday show Illinois’ largest cities continuing to lose population. Gov. J.B. Pritzker again denied the federal data.  When asked […]

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Cal SkinnerOctober 15, 2024

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Recent Comments

  • Ex-Crystal Lake City Clerk Gets Five Years - McHenry County Blog on Former Crystal Lake City Clerk Sentencing for Sex Crimes Friday
  • County Board Passes What for Every Other Tax District Would Be Considered “Taxing to the Max” - McHenry County Blog on 9 PM Levy Indecision on County Board
  • As Many County Board Republicans (Plus the Democrats Is My Guess) Prepare to Vote “Yes”, Democratic Party Attacks Budget and Puts Forth Candidates in All Districts - McHenry County Blog on Will County GOP Board Members Support Zero Increase in Real Estate Tax Levy (Note the lack of a question mark)
  • As Many County Board Republicans (Plus the Democrats Is My Guess), Democratic Party Attacks Budget and Puts Forth Candidates in All Districts - McHenry County Blog on Does the McHenry County Republican Party Have a Death Wish?
  • The Crystal Lake Park Board Debate on Rejoining the Intergovernmental Agreement with Crystal Lake and Lakewood - McHenry County Blog on Do Lakefront Property Owners on the Crystal Lake Park Board Have a Conflict of Interest?
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