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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

  • 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
  • Public Pressure Against Recapturing Property Tax Authority Supposedly Given Away after Passage of the Quarter of One Percent Sales Tax for Mental Health May Be Working November 7, 2025
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Control of Nunda Township Board Obtained by Newly-Elected Supervisor Mike Shorten

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

The first four candidates are the one who won the uncontested Republican primary. Clearly incumbent Karen Tynis was re-election, since she is the top vote getter. In second place is Independent Sheila Halasz, who was supported by Supervisor-Elect Mike Shorten. Third place […]

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Joni Smith Re-Elected Nunda Township Clerk

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Scott Ritzert Elected Trustee for Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Defeating Incumbent Noel Baldwin

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Voters Elect Two Newcomers as Wonder Lake Fire Protection District Trustees: Jacklyn Basista & Rick Berndt

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Incumbent Patricia Assessor O’Neill Wins Re-Election in Richmond Township

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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UPDATE: Rob Parrish Wins Nunda Township Highway Commissioner Post over Incumbent Mike Lesperance

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Here are the results of the race with all precincts reporting: Here is how the precincts voted. Parrish is blue, Lesperance red: With one precinct outstanding Rob Parrish, who lost to Mike Lesperance by three votes twelve years ago, wins election.

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Democrat Casey Guy Wins Fourth Seat on McHenry Township Board, Ahead by 23 Votes

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Greenwood Township Road Commissioner Don Goad Wins in Landslide against Challenger Eugene Rosio

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025
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Grafton Township Democrats Win Control of Township Board

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Binz, Book, Bische and Scott Win Dunham Township Trustee Seats

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Dunham Trustee Election night 2025

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Darrell Perkins Convincingly Wins Dunham Township Supervisor Race Against Theresa Medley

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Incumbent Dorr Township Road Commissioner John Fuller Beats Off Challenge from Tom Thurman

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Coral Township Trustee Candidates Ratkind, Hill, Jurs & Zierer Ahead on Election Night

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Election Night Results for Chemung Township Supervisor Shows Sumano Ahead of Finfrock by 26 Votes

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Marengo High School District 154 Election Night Results

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Marengo Grade School District 165 Results

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Harvard School Board Results

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Early, Mail-In Turnout by Precinct

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

This should show what Precinct Committeepersons worked their precincts. The countywide average was 7.4%. Precinct Ballots Cast Registered Voters Alden 1 48 1,008 4.76% Algonquin 1 80 969 8.26% Algonquin 2 81 965 8.39% Algonquin 3 66 912 7.24% Algonquin 4 47 […]

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Early and Mail-In Turnout Reported at 7.4%

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Three Teacher Union Candidates Winning in Crystal Lake Grade School Early Voting

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025

The top four candidates were endorsed by the Crystal Lake Elementary Teachers Association.

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Shorten Candidates for Trustee Ahead in Three of Four Slots with Only Early Votes Counted

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Parrish Ahead of Lesperance with Only Early Voting Results Displayed

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025
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Jett Wiping Out Bassi in McHenry

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

These are just results from early voting.

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Campaign Signs in Nunda Township

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: If you have a photo of sign or are willing to take one, please email it to calskinner2@gmail.com. This is from the Crystal Lake Park district nature center.

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Cosmetics Stolen from CVS on West Side of Lake in the Hills

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025March 31, 2025

From the Lake in the Hills Police:

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Reader Criticizes Lesperance on His Campaign Facebook Page

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

From a Friend of McHenry County Blog:

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Serious Crash on Route 176 at Union Road Sends Two to Hospital, One by Helicopter

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

From the Marengo Fire and Rescue District: Two-Vehicle Crash with Prolonged Extrication On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 7:59 a.m., the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts and Union Fire Protection District responded to the intersection of N. Union Road and Route 176 […]

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Car Crashes into Marengo Dental Building

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

From the Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts: Vehicle vs. Building Crash On Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 12:01 p.m., the Marengo Fire & Rescue District responded to the 100 block of E. Washington Street in downtown Marengo for a reported vehicle crash. […]

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Walworth Man Arrested on Gun Charges

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

From the Harvard Police: Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm On March 31, 2025, at approximately 9:52 PM, officers responded to the 900 – 1000 block of Dewey Street following reports of multiple gunshots. Upon arrival, witnesses stated that a silver Chevrolet stopped […]

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Republicans Criticize on Illinois Dems, Point Out Only 10% of Bills Allowed Out of Committee Sponsored by Minority Party

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025March 31, 2025

From State Rep. Dan Ugaste: Democrats Follow the Leader, Continue to Undermine Illinois For weeks, the Democratic supermajority has wasted time on the House floor throwing tantrums against President Donald Trump. Democrats have decried Republican efforts to make life more affordable for […]

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