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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 County Republican Party Has Less Than $17,000 January 21, 2026
  • Marengo Police Chief Nathan Hayes Selected to Head Cary Police Department January 20, 2026
  • Senator Darby Hills on Human Trafficking Panel January 20, 2026
  • Wonder Lake Accident Results in Death January 20, 2026
  • Marengo Man with Bad Vehicle Lights Cited for Pot and Cocaine, Female Passenger Cited for Cocaine January 20, 2026
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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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Vote Or Else

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025March 31, 2025
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Is Governor Pritzker Preparing for Sumo Wrestling?

Cal SkinnerApril 1, 2025March 31, 2025

From the Monday email from Crain’s Chicago Business:

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State Dems Mail in Huntley

Cal SkinnerMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

From a Friend of McHenry County Blog comes this post card paid for by the Illinois Democratic Party:

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Pro-Abortion Personal PAC Endorses in Crystal Lake Grade School Board Race

Cal SkinnerMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Here are the only endorsements that Personal PAC, which supports abortion up to the date of birth, has made in McHenry County elections: Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47 School Board: Four are to be elected.

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Short Sends Endorsement Piece

Cal SkinnerMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

From Nunda Township Supervisor-Elect Mike Shorten come this literature being distributed door-to-door:

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Defense of Dundee Township Supervisor’s Arin Thrower Stewardship

Cal SkinnerMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Published March 29th on the Kane County Republican Party web site, this article by Marc Avelar of Algonquin is republished with the author’s permission: Dundee Township Supervisor Arin Thrower Displays Refinement by Fire The April 1, 2025, Consolidated Election is here and […]

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Zettler Power District 300 School Board Power Grab Outed on GOP Website

Cal SkinnerMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Found on the Kane County Republican Party web site: Unmasking Election Interference in D300: The Vice Chair’s Power Play Nestled in Northern Kane County sits an often-overlooked yet significant school district. With over 20,000 students and 27 schools covering four townships and […]

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Huntley Voters Urge to Vote for Slate of Mainly Democrats

Cal SkinnerMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

From a Friend of McHenry County Blog:

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State Dems Mail in Crystal Lake

Cal SkinnerMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

From a Friend of McHenry County Blog:

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A Crystal Lake Grade School Board Candidate’s Promotion Sent by a Supporter

Cal SkinnerMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

From a Friend of McHenry County Blog who is supporting Mike Mueller:

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Mailing about District 158 School Board Candidates from Some Huntley Democrats

Cal SkinnerMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

Provided by a Friend of McHenry County Blog. If you have candidate or referendum mailings, please email them to me at calskinner2@gmail.com.

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Mental Health Agency Executive Director Let Go

Cal SkinnerMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

An email to County Board members from McHenry County Administrator Peter Austin reveals that the Executive Director of the McHenry County Mental Health 708 Board has been dismissed: “Earlier this week, the Mental Health Board decided to terminate its employment agreement with […]

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Cary Police Retrieve FOID Card from Arlington Heights Man

Cal SkinnerMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

58-Year Old John Alvarez was arrested at Second Street and Route 14 for failure to surrender a revoked Firearm Owners Identification Card. The charge is a misdemeanor. “The officer stopped the driver because the vehicle he was driving had expired registration.,” Scott […]

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McHenry County Democrats Endorse Candidates Throughout the County

Cal SkinnerMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

From the McHenry County Democratic Party Central Committee website come these candidate endorsements. (I have seen nothing like this from local Republicans.) There are many endorsements in races in which there no more or fewer candidates on the ballot than openings. The […]

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