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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

  • Opportunity for Public to Learn about Ham Radio June 26, 2025
  • Sheriff Finds No Foul Play in Death of Walworth Woman June 26, 2025
  • McHenry Townhouse Burns June 26, 2025
  • Democratic Party County Board Member John Collins Argues for Crystal Lake Park District Purchase of HealthBridge June 26, 2025
  • More Free Publicity for the Huntley Trump Store June 26, 2025
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Democratic Party Attorney General Refuses to Defend Remap Challenge by Republicans

Cal SkinnerMarch 21, 2025March 20, 2025

From The Center Square: Illinois GOP optimistic in redistricting lawsuit after AG’s refusal to defend state (The Center Square) – Illinois Republicans are claiming another small victory in their lawsuit over the state’s legislative district map. The lawsuit asks the Illinois Supreme Court […]

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Republicans Not Only Ones in Congress Having Town Hall Meetings Disrupted

Cal SkinnerMarch 21, 2025March 20, 2025

There have been stories reported beyond local media markets of Democrats disrupting Town Hall Meetings of Republican Members of Congress. Now comes the Chicago Tribune reporting on Sean Casten, the man who beat Republican Peter Roskam when he represented Algonquin Township prior […]

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Algonquin Township Supervisor Randy Funk Spend $7,598.81 to Mail Self-Serving Pre-Election Township Newsletter

Cal SkinnerMarch 21, 2025March 20, 2025

Quickbooks was used to pay for postage for a pre-primary election newsletter by Algonquin Township Supervisor Randy “My Way or the Highway” Funk on February 13th. That was a day after the monthly February 12th Township Board meeting where such an expenditure […]

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Southern Illinois State Senator Says Township Consolidation Might Raise Taxes

Cal SkinnerMarch 21, 2025March 17, 2025

From State Senator Terri Bryant: Proposed Township Consolidation Could Lead to Higher Property Taxes A new push by Governor Pritzker to consolidate townships with counties is raising concerns that the plan could lead to higher property taxes for Illinois families. While proponents […]

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Mental Health Board Saves Money on IT by Allowing County Government to Do It

Cal SkinnerMarch 21, 2025March 15, 2025

Found on page 375 of the 506-page McHenry County Board packet this past week is information about how the Mental Health 708 Board is going to save some money: The McHenry County Mental Health Board (MHB) and McHenry County Information Technology Department […]

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Rockford Blood Bank Promotion Offers Pot

Cal SkinnerMarch 21, 2025March 20, 2025

“Bleed for Weed” is the catchy title of a pitch to donate blood to the Rock River Valley Blood Center. “We are thrilled to partner with Lyfe Dispensary to host this unique and community-focused event. Blood donations are crucial in saving lives, […]

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Richmond Factory Stinks Up the Town

Cal SkinnerMarch 20, 2025March 20, 2025

From WMAQ-TV: We Energies will be working in the Richmond area. They advised they will be releasing Natural Gas while they are working. T here is a chance that some residents will smell a heavy Natural Gas Odor in the area. This […]

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Tom Weber Continues to Support Homeschooling

Cal SkinnerMarch 20, 2025

From State Rep. TomWeber: Rep. Tom Weber Advocates for Home and Private School Families “Homeschool Act” Passes Committee Despite Overwhelming Opposition SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) continues to advocate for the rights of parents to choose which form of […]

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Transient Crackdown Continues in Woodstock

Cal SkinnerMarch 20, 2025March 14, 2025

From the Woodstock PoliceL

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Marlowe Middle School Pupil Threatens Classmate

Cal SkinnerMarch 20, 2025March 19, 2025

From the Lake in the Hills Police:

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“Rules for Radicals” in Free Fall

Cal SkinnerMarch 20, 2025March 20, 2025

Found on Unleash Prosperity Hotline Issue #1226:

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Lesperance Summarizes Twelve Years as Nunda Township Road Commissioner

Cal SkinnerMarch 20, 2025March 20, 2025

From the campaign of Nunda Township Road Commissioner Mike Leverance: Nunda Township Road Commissioner Reflects on 12 Years of Progress, Promises Continued Excellence NUNDA TOWNSHIP, IL — As the election approaches, Nunda Township Road Commissioner ‘Iron Mike’ Lesperance is proud to reflect […]

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Chicago Public Radio Station Being Investigated by the Feds

Cal SkinnerMarch 20, 2025March 19, 2025

From the Chicago Sun-Times: A George Will column argued that Public Radio could well be financed by its generally upscale listeners. The headline in the New Hampshire Union Leader was How the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is like the human appendix He […]

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McDOT’s Scott Hennings Mass Transit Testimony to Senate Transportation Committee

Cal SkinnerMarch 20, 2025March 17, 2025

March 11th, Scott Hennings of the McHenry County Department of Transportation appeared before the Senate Transportation Committee which is considering the re-structuring of the Regional Transportation Authority along with a massive infused of new tax dollars. Here is his testimony: Remarks to […]

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Conservation District Plans to Continue Borrowing WITHOUT Voter Approval

Cal SkinnerMarch 20, 2025March 15, 2025

My big falling out with the way the McHenry County Conservation District finances its operation came when the school district, park (including conservation) districts, etc., successfully lobbied the Illinois General Assembly in the mid-1990’s to roll back the complete prohibition of borrowing […]

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Augusta National Golf Club Employee Admits Stealing $3.4 Million in Masters Merc & Collectibles, Chicago Connection a Collector

Cal SkinnerMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

From the U.S. Attorney: Former Employee of Augusta National Golf Club Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Stealing Masters Golf Tournament Merchandise and Memorabilia CHICAGO — A former employee of the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia was sentenced today […]

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Homeschooler Parents Lose Committee Vote on Bill to Impose State Regulations

Cal SkinnerMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

From the Illinois Freedom Caucus: IL Freedom Caucus to IL home school families: Do not give up the fight for your freedom Springfield, IL – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is sending a message to Illinois homeschool families to keep fighting for their freedom […]

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Improper Vehicle Light Leads to Multiple Arrests, Including Pot Possession for 18-Year Old Woodstock Man

Cal SkinnerMarch 19, 2025March 21, 2025

From the Woodstock Police: Date Occurred: 3/6/2025Arrest Date (if different from date of incident): Same. Sex: M Race: W Age: 18Location: CHURCH ST. & N. MADISON ST.Name: MILLER, MAXIMUS J.Address: 200 block of DEAN ST.Charge: Disposition: ARRESTED & RELEASED ON NTANext Court […]

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Skimming Device Discovered at Lake in the Hills Home State Bank

Cal SkinnerMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

From the Lake in the Hills Police:

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Lake in the Hills Police Find No Drunks over St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Cal SkinnerMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

From the Lake in the Hills Police: The Lake in the Hills Police Department Announces St. Patrick’s Day The Lake in the Hills Police Department Announces St. Patrick’s Day DUI Enforcement Results Lake in the Hills, IL – The Lake in the […]

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Harvard Apartment Kitchen Fire Extinguished in Three Minutes

Cal SkinnerMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

From the Harvard Fire Protection District: Firefighters Respond to Apartment Fire on 9th Street On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5:47 a.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District responded to a reported apartment fire in the 1100 block of 9th Street. Upon arrival, […]

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Lake-McHenry County Habitat for Humanity Given $20,000 by HomeVestors of America

Cal SkinnerMarch 19, 2025March 19, 2025

A press release: HomeVestors® Gives “Big” Check for $20,000 to Lake-McHenry Habitat for Humanity After Chicagoland Home is Named The Ugliest House Of The Year® for 2024 HomeVestors of America, Inc., the We Buy Ugly Houses® people, presented a “big” check for $20,000 to […]

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Will Trump Be the 21st Century Thomas Jefferson

Cal SkinnerMarch 19, 2025March 18, 2025

What is Thomas Jefferson’s presidency know for? I’d suggest two accomplishments: Donald Trump could accomplish something similar Just some thoughts.

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Mike Lesperance Mails in Support of His Campaign for Re-Election as Nunda Township Road Commissioner

Cal SkinnerMarch 19, 2025March 18, 2025

From the Lesperance campaign:

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Catch & Release Trout Fishing in McHenry County Begins Saturday, March 22nd, Catch and Eat’ Em Starting Saturday, April 5th

Cal SkinnerMarch 19, 2025March 12, 2025

From the Department of Natural Resources: Illinois spring trout season opens April 5 at 58 locations statewide SPRINGFIELD – The 2025 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 5 at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. An early opportunity […]

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No New Net Non-Government Jobs Under Pritzker

Cal SkinnerMarch 19, 2025March 18, 2025

From Wirepoints comes this analysis; Gov. Pritzker’s real record on jobs By: Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics just released its finalized employment numbers for 2024 so we can now do a full review of job creation under Gov. […]

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McHenry’s Craig M. Ragusin Dies of Natural Causes on Moraine Hills State Park Path

Cal SkinnerMarch 18, 2025

From the McHenry County Coroner: McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office was contacted on March 13, 2025 by McHenry County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the death of Craig M. Ragusin, age 66 of McHenry. The decedent was found […]

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Fiery Mason Hill Road Crash Victim Identified as 25-Year Old Wonder Laker Nathaniel Hofmann

Cal SkinnerMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025

McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office investigated the death of a single person car accident around the 8200 block of Mason Hill Rd. in unincorporated Woodstock [Bull Valley] on March 3, 2025. The decedent’s car was engulfed by […]

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Looks as if Chief Justice John Roberts Needs Lesson in Constitutional Law

Cal SkinnerMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025

I’m sure U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts knows there are three branches. But after Executive Branch President Donald Trump called for the impeachment of a Federal Circuit Court Judge, Roberts weighed in. It is the Legislative Branch that has the power […]

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Algonquin Police Swearing in Special Olympics Athletes as Community Cadets

Cal SkinnerMarch 18, 2025March 18, 2025

From Algonquin Police Chief Dennis W. Walker: Inaugural Unified Police Academy [Algonquin, IL] – The Algonquin Police Department, along with Special Olympics Illinois and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, is proud to host the Inaugural Unified Police Academy on […]

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