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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

  • Ted Dabrowski’s First and Second TV Ad During Bears Game January 18, 2026
  • Farmhouse Living Room Fire in Harvard January 18, 2026
  • 19-Year Old Arrested for Attempt to Meet 13-16-Year Old Youth for Sex January 18, 2026
  • Sunday Funnies January 18, 2026
  • Mandatory Mental Health Screening in Schools (Passed in Illinois) Found to Make No Difference January 18, 2026
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Pritzker’s Budget Problem

Cal SkinnerNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024

From State Senator Don DeWitte: Illinois Report Projects Budget Deficits and Lagging Revenue A yearly report by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget (GOMB) projects troubling news for Illinois’ economy – a $3.16 billion state budget deficit for the upcoming Fiscal […]

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McHenry & Barrington Hospitals Make Illinois’ Top Ten

Cal SkinnerNovember 12, 2024November 13, 2024

Reported by NBC Channel 5 is the finding that two hospitals serving McHenry County are among the best in the state. 7. Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, McHenry 10. Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

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Chroma Color Corporation in McHenry

Cal SkinnerNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District: On November 12, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m., the McHenry Township Fire Protection District was dispatched for a commercial building fire at the Chroma Color Corporation, located at 3900 Dayton Street in McHenry. The first […]

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McCullom Lake Fire

Cal SkinnerNovember 11, 2024November 11, 2024

From the McHenry Township Fire Department: On Sunday, November 10th, at approximately 1:40 a.m., the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 4900 block of W. Maple Hill Rd, in McCullom Lake. MTFPD crews […]

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Algonquin Restaurant Closes. Blames Village

Cal SkinnerNovember 11, 2024November 11, 2024

 Ronnies Wingz and Thingz at 128 Eastgate Court announced its closing with a sign seen Friday at mppm: “We have decided to close our doors because of unfair targeting from the city of Algonquin”

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The Missing Votes

Cal SkinnerNovember 11, 2024November 11, 2024

Seems Trump got about the same number of votes as in 2020. Where did all the missing democrats go? From Common Sense: Wonder how many have noticed the total vote count this year as compared to 2020. In that election President Biden […]

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Lakewood Village Board Members Set to Vote for Free RedTail Golf for Themselves & Employees

Cal SkinnerNovember 11, 2024November 12, 2024

As I understand state law compensation of elected officials must be approved prior to their taking office. That being said, maybe the Lakewood Village Board is planning on passing a free golf ordinance Tuesday for those who will beelected next spring. Here’s […]

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Marengo Rescue Squade District Seeks 15%+ Tax Hike

Cal SkinnerNovember 11, 2024November 9, 2024

Black Box ad from the Marengo Rescue Squad District:

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Alcohol with Pot Stop in Woodstock

Cal SkinnerNovember 11, 2024November 8, 2024

From the Woodstock Police:

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Ballot Order for February Algonquin Township Republican Primary Election

Cal SkinnerNovember 11, 2024November 8, 2024

In elections with one or two people on the ballot, ballot order makes no difference. If there are six or more candidates however, where one is on the ballot makes a big difference. First place is worth an extra ten percent on […]

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Visitation Interference Citation in Woodstock

Cal SkinnerNovember 10, 2024November 8, 2024

From the Woodstock Police comes this citation for Visitation Interference, a law that I sponsored after my ex-wife kidnapped our daughter;

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Catalina Lauf Marries Brit

Cal SkinnerNovember 10, 2024November 9, 2024

Former local congressional candidate Catalina Lauf has picked a mate. The following is from her Facebook page: Now that the election is over, finally have some space to post a personal thing! Can’t wait to marry you AGAIN at the “official wedding”next […]

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Richmond Vacuums Leaves as Lakewood Forces Bagging, Johnsburg Burns

Cal SkinnerNovember 10, 2024November 8, 2024

This is the time of year when those of us with trees have to figure out how to get rid of them. Richmond does what Lakewood used to do–vacuums them up from the edge of lawns. Johnsburg allows open burning. Open Burning […]

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Man Asaults Woodstock Police Officer

Cal SkinnerNovember 10, 2024November 8, 2024

From the Woodstock Police:

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Crystal Lake Park District Seeks 5%+ Real Estate Tax Hike

Cal SkinnerNovember 10, 2024November 8, 2024

The Crystal Lake Park District Black Box ad:

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80 Acres Preserved as Open Space in Bull Valley

Cal SkinnerNovember 9, 2024November 8, 2024

From The land Conservancy: Bull Valley Landowner Preserves 80-Acre Farm Woodstock, IL – Bull Valley land owner, Karen Strano, has preserved her 80-acre farm with the help of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC). In 2023 Karen decided to preserve the farm […]

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Flying South

Cal SkinnerNovember 9, 2024November 9, 2024
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Woodstock Transient Problem Continues

Cal SkinnerNovember 9, 2024November 8, 2024

From the Woodstock Police:

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Can Reporters Be Activists?

Cal SkinnerNovember 9, 2024November 9, 2024

From Richard Rostron: Mainstream media completely blew it this election – how do we fix journalism? The Response When I was working on my associates degree, I signed a contract to write as a freelance reporter for The Chicago Tribune. I did […]

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Gun Charge in Woodstock

Cal SkinnerNovember 9, 2024November 8, 2024

From the Woodstock Police:

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McLaughlin Declares Victory in Dem’s $3 Million Attempt to Defeat Him

Cal SkinnerNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

From Jim Thacker, State Rep Marty McLaughlin’s campaign manager: State Representative Martin McLaughlin Declares Victory in House District 52 Barrington Hills, IL — State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) has declared victory in the race for Illinois House District 52 following confirmation from […]

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Southern Illinois Federal Judge Guns Down Dems’ Gun Law

Cal SkinnerNovember 8, 2024November 8, 2024

From the Chicago Tribune: A downstate federal judge on Friday ruled that Illinois’ sweeping gun ban is unconstitutional and can no longer be enforced after 30 days. A downstate federal judge (U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn) on Friday ruled that Illinois’ sweeping […]

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Kathy Salvi Cites McHenry County Republican Results

Cal SkinnerNovember 8, 2024November 7, 2024

From an email sent by Kathy Salvi, head of the State Republican Party: As highlighted by Cook County Republican Party Chairman Sean Morrison, in Illinois, recent unofficial vote counts tell a compelling story: former President Donald Trump received 2,483,905 votes—48% of the […]

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Uncounted Ballots

Cal SkinnerNovember 8, 2024November 7, 2024

From the County Clerk:

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Voter Turnout at 67%

Cal SkinnerNovember 8, 2024November 7, 2024

From the County Clerk:

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Thinking about Election Results

Cal SkinnerNovember 8, 2024November 7, 2024

From columnist Ray Hanania: Harris lost because she campaigned on the wrong issues and she was pampered by the media Harris lost the election because the news media protected, pampered, defended & glorified her. Unchallenged, Harris never provided details on how she […]

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Spring Grove Gun Arrest by Sheriff

Cal SkinnerNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

From the Sheriff: Unlawful Possession of Weapons Arrest A Spring Grove man was arrested and charged with 11 counts of weapons violations following an investigation in unincorporated Spring Grove. On October 15, 2024, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding a […]

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Big OSHA Fine for Crystal Lake Firm

Cal SkinnerNovember 7, 2024November 15, 2024

From the US Department of Labor Crystal Lake contractor faces $287K in fines after exposing framing workers in Elburn to potentially deadly fall risks 3 times in less than a month Falls remain the construction industry’s leading cause of death, serious injury […]

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Undercover Recording of Son of Former McHenry Mayor, County Board Member Featured in Mike Madigan Corruption Trial

Cal SkinnerNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

In the Federal corruption trail of Mike Madigan and Mike McClain, Jay Doherty, son of former McHenry Mayor and County Board member Don Doherty, was front and center. Jay Doherty was secreted recorded by former ComEd executive Fidel Marquez, who flipped for […]

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Feds Continue Attack on Mexican Cartel

Cal SkinnerNovember 7, 2024

From the U..S. Attorney: Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts High-Ranking Member of Sinaloa Cartel on Drug Conspiracy Charge   CHICAGO — A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel on a drug conspiracy charge for […]

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