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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

  • McHenry Grade School District Seeks 4% Property Tax Increase November 7, 2025
  • What McHenry County Makes It Difficult to Find November 7, 2025
  • Ex-Crystal Lake Clerk Nick Kachirouibas Learns Prison Sentence Today November 7, 2025
  • Redux of George Ryan’s CDL Scandal Looming? November 7, 2025
  • FOID Card Turned Over to Police November 7, 2025
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Maybe This Is What McHenry County Needs to Increase Voter Turnout

Cal SkinnerApril 4, 2025April 3, 2025

From the Daily Signal article, “Who’s Funding the ‘Burn a Tesla, Save Democracy’ Protests?“:

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Police Looking for Those Texting & Phoning While Driving

Cal SkinnerApril 4, 2025April 3, 2025

The Sheriff’s Department is but one of several large law enforcement agencies participating in this program explained by the Sheriff: NHTSA and Law Enforcement Remind Drivers: Put the Phone Away or Pay The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration […]

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21-Year Old Marengo Man Doesn’t Use Turn Signal, Ends Up with Pot in Car Citation

Cal SkinnerApril 3, 2025March 29, 2025

From the Marengo Police: At approximately 11:05 PM on Friday, March 28, 2025, at S. State Street and Grant Hwy, the Marengo Police Department arrested Kendrick McCormick, 21, of Courtney Lane, Marengo, for the following alleged offenses; Unlawful Possession of Cannabis by […]

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Sheriff Weighs In on Union Route 176 Collusion

Cal SkinnerApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

From the Sheriff: Sheriff’s Office Investigates Serious Injury Crash near Union A 57-year-old Woodstock man was seriously injured, and a 69-year-old Huntley man was injured following a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Illinois Route 176 and North Union Road in unincorporated […]

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Wall Street Journal Pounds Democrats for Assault on Homeschooling

Cal SkinnerApril 3, 2025March 31, 2025

From State Rep. Dan Ugaste: The Wall Street Journal slams IL Democrats’ ‘Assault on Home-Schoolers‘ House Republicans continue to fight to protect the rights of parents to choose the best educational experience for their children. House Bill 2827, the “Homeschool Act,” was heard […]

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McHenry County NOW Sets April 4th for Demonstration at Randall & Algonquin Roads

Cal SkinnerApril 3, 2025March 22, 2025

📢 UNITED WE RESISTNext stop on our roadside rally tour:Algonquin, IL We’re mobilizing once again to stop the assault on our country and Constitution!We’ll be joining rallies/protests across the country happening on the same day. We’re taking to the streets with our […]

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Vaping at Middle School

Cal SkinnerApril 2, 2025April 3, 2025

From the Lake in the Hills Police:

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Links to Contested Election Race Results in McHenry County

Cal SkinnerApril 2, 2025April 2, 2025
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Voter Turnout Remains Dismal

Cal SkinnerApril 2, 2025April 2, 2025

14.7%. Democracy is on life support in McHenry County. Early and mailed ballots were about half of the total vote:

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Woodstock City Council Results, Write-In Votes for Lou Ness Not Yet Counted

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

To win a seat former McHenry County Board member will have to have at least 850 write-in votes.

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Wonder Lake Trustee Race

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Trustee Race in Spring Grove

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Race for Trustee in Prairie Grove

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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McHenry City Council Results

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Incumbent Frank McClatchey lost, while incumbent Andy Davis was re-elected. Ward 1 was an open seat with Victor Santi retiring.

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As Predicted from Early Voting Results, McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett Strolls to Victory

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 2, 2025

Here are the early vote totals: Not much difference.

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McCullum Lake Village President Race Closer Than Most, Terry Counley Unseats Marilyn Shepit

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Marengo City Council Election Results: Amanda Damisch and Steven Morrison Win Contested Races to Join the Council

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Contested Johnsburg Village Trustee Election Results

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Incumbent Joshua Hagen was re-elected along with newcomers JD Sylvanus and Keith Lee Von Allman. Incumbent Beth Foreman was not re-elected.

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Steve Morris Elected Hebron Village President in a Landslide

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Mark Kownick Wins Re-Election as Cary Mayor in a Landslide

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Richmond-Burton High School Board Results

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Jeremy Miller, Janine Martin, Ryan Andrus and Nicholas Johnson were victorious. Miller and Andrus currently serve on the Board. So does Lanz, but he placed out of the running. Newcomers are Martin and Johnson.

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Crystal Lake High School District Election Results

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Incumbent Nicole Pavoris ran first. Coming in second was Elizabeth Lund. Third place winner was David Jenkins. Gaining the fourth seat is Ryan Olson. The Crystal Lake teachers union endorsed The union batted .750, much better than Crystal Lake’s Grade School union.

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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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