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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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Mike Buehler Reflects on Massive Victory over Democrat Kelli Wegener

Cal SkinnerNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Following a decisive election win, Mike Buehler has been re-elected as Chairman of the McHenry County Board, a victory he attributes to residents’ approval of the county’s direction and ongoing commitment to public safety, economic growth, and essential infrastructure improvements. “This victory […]

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McHenry Library District Seeks Over 7% More in Property Taxes

Cal SkinnerNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Black Box add from the McHenry Library District:

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Crystal Lake Grade School District Seeks Almost 5% Tax Hike

Cal SkinnerNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Crystal Lkae Elementory School District 47’s Black Box ad:

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Cary Grade School District Announces intent to Hike Taxes Almost 4%

Cal SkinnerNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Cary Grade Schoool District 26 Black Box ad:

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Marengo-Union Grad Schol District Announces Desire to Hike Taxes 6%

Cal SkinnerNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

School District 165’s Black Box ad:

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Marengo Man Sentenced for Domestic Battery

Cal SkinnerNovember 7, 2024

From the State’s Attorney: ANDREW S. TOWNSEND SENTENCED TO 4 YEARS 6 MONTHS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY On October 31, 2024, Andrew S. Townsend, a 35-year-old male from Marengo, was sentenced to 4 years 6 months in […]

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No Anti-Trump Riots Yet

Cal SkinnerNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

Minor demonstration inn Chicago last night, the Chicago Tribune reports. And from Block Club Chicago one can see the anti-Trump banners; But, no burning or looting as with the “peaceful” protests in Kenosha.

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Fox River Grove Announces Expanded Waste From Fox River Grove:Disposal

Cal SkinnerNovember 7, 2024

From Fox River Grove” Fox River Grove Extends Waste Hauling Contract – Unlimited Yardwaste Disposal Without Stickers Beginning in 2025 The Village Board recently approved a contract extension with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) to continue to serve as the Village’s residential waste, […]

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Voters’ Remorse?

Cal SkinnerNovember 7, 2024November 7, 2024

From Brewster Rocket: Space Guy comes this cartoon,, which is more than a little bit early:

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CNN Shows Counties Where Harris Outperformed Biden by 3% or More

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 7, 2024

“Not one county? Literaly not one county?” one commentator asked,

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McLaughlin Survives Almost $1.7 Million Onslaught from Democrats

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 7, 2024

Democrats marshaled almost $1,7 million to take out incumbent Republican State Rep. .Marty McLaughlin, who had $235,000 to spend. The challenger was Maria Peterson, who almost knocked out State Senator Dan McConchie two years ago. McLaughlin is ahead 924 votes before the […]

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Cary Construction Worker Flown to Level One Trauma Center

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024

From the Cary Fire Protection District: Construction Worker Airlifted After Injury On November 6, 2024, at 8:15 a.m., the Cary Fire Protection District responded to a report of a traumatic injury in the 300 block of Haber Lane in Cary. While responding, […]

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Libertarians Celebrate Victory (so far) Against 33% McHenry County Conservation District Tax Hike

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024

From Jake Justen, Chairman of the McHenry Countyu Libertarian Party: McHenry County Conservation District Limiting Rate Increase Referendum Projected to Fail Less than 300 votes spare residents from property tax increase Woodstock, Illinois – McHenry County Libertarians and their Chair, Jake Justen, […]

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NorWest Republicans Analyze Organization’s Performance

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024

From that part of the McHenry County Republican Party that comprises the least populated part of the county comes this analysis by Norwest Repulican Secretary Marty Mohr. NorWest currently includes Coral, Riley, Seneca, Marengo, Greenwood, Hartland, Dunham, Burton, Richmond, Hebron, Alden and […]

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McHenry County Again the Only Chicago Metropolitan County Voting for Trump

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Found on Politico was this map:

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Tribune Cartoonist Wrongly Predicts Election Will Not Be Decisive

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024

From Chicago Tribune editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis:

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NWH Shows Libertarian Party “Vote No” Sign in Article about Conservation District Tax Hike Referendum

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024

I don’t subscribe to the Northwest Herald so I don’t know whether the story reports that the Vote Yes Committee for the Conservation District Proposition had $204,000 to spend convincing voters to approve a 33% tax hike. My guess is that there […]

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Folks running for Nunda Township Office

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024October 31, 2024

Here’s the infromation about who has filed for which offices in the February Nunda Township Republican Primary Election: Supervisor Road Commissioner Assessor Clerk Trustee (four to be elected)

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County Board District 1 GOP Candidate Pat Sullivan Announces Election Night Watch Party

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 4, 2024

From Pat Sullivan:

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Republicans Pick Up Two Seats for 15-3 McHenry County Board Majority, Bonus Is Three Fewer Tax Hikers

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024

With the defeat of two incumbent McHenry County Board Democrats and the pickup of Kelli Wegener’s seat vacated when she vacated in her unsuccessful challenge, Republicans now have a 15-3 margin. Now the margin is 13-5. Democrats defeated were Add in the […]

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Cary Grade School Bond Referendum Passes

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024
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Huntley Park District Voters Approve Tax Hike

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024
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Harvard Voters Reject Referendum to Appoint City Clerk by 68%

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024
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GOP’s Deena Krieger Picks Up Kelli Wegener’s County Board Seat

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024
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Jim Kearns’ Door Knocking Paid Off Big Time in County Board Election Victory

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024
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Tracie Von Bergen Overwhelmingly Wins Re-Election

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024
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Republican Challenger Paul Thomas Ousts Incumbent Democrat Lou Ness by About a Thousand Votes

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024
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Kamienski Wipes Out Waltmire in County Board Contest

Cal SkinnerNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024
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Mike Shorten Re-Elected to County Board

Cal SkinnerNovember 5, 2024November 6, 2024

Mike Shorten barely won his seat on the McHenry Cunty B0ard two years ago. That was not the case this year.. He won by almost 2,000 votes.

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Tax Hawk Eric Hendricks Re-Elected to County Board

Cal SkinnerNovember 5, 2024November 6, 2024

.Incumbent Republican Eric Hendricks has convincingly defeated Democrat Rester Dogboe. The margin exceeds 2,300 votes,

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