McHenry Times

Reick: 'Whatever J.B. Pritzker is selling, I’m not buying'

By Karen Kidd | Aug 30, 2018

Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) recently warned that residents will continue to flee the state if Democratic gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker wins in November.

'Show me the money,' Skillicorn says about Universal Basic Income proposal

By Karen Kidd | Jul 22, 2018

Illinois state House Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) believes a proposal for a Universal Basic Income (UBI) model by Chicago City Alderman Ameya Pawar would decimate welfare state jobs.

Hard to find 'ray of positive light' since last year's huge income tax increase, Wilcox says

By Karen Kidd | Jul 12, 2018

The state is no better off now, a year after the record-breaking income tax hike pushed through by the Democrat-controlled Illinois General Assembly and there appears to be no end in sight, a McHenry County board member running for state Senate said during a recent interview.

Wilcox: Rauner and General Assembly need to make tough choices in state's financial crisis

By Karen Kidd | Jul 5, 2018

Failure of a progressive-tax constitutional amendment is good news for Illinois taxpayers who must remain vigilant of any similar attempts by lawmakers in Springfield, a McHenry County board member running for state Senate said during a recent interview.

From Prairie State Wire

People in prime working age are fleeing Illinois, think tank reports

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Not only is Illinois' overall population in deep decline, the number of people in prime working age also is going down in the state, a Chicago-based Conservative think tank said in a recent report.

Sen. McConnaughay drops out of November's re-election bid, likely to resign, published reports say

By Karen Kidd | Jun 7, 2018

State Sen. Karen McConnaughay (R-St. Charles) has told informed the Senate's GOP leadership that she won't seek re-election this fall, and a Kane County news outlet has reported that she likely will resign.

From Kane County Reporter

Skillicorn calls for Democrats to move against Madigan over widening sexual harassment scandal

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Now that Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's chief of staff has been forced out over the latest sexual harassment scandal in Springfield, it's time from Democratic lawmakers to call for Madigan's resignation, a Republican state representative said in a press release.

Population decline in Illinois cities is 'indictment on the failed leadership' in Springfield, Wilcox says

By Karen Kidd | May 30, 2018

With recent census data showing Chicago's population shrank for the third year in a row, a McHenry County Board member running for state Senate said the cause isn't difficult to find.

Skillicorn proposing resolution in response to suggested state property tax

By Karen Kidd | May 18, 2018

An Illinois House resolution is being proposed in response to a statewide property tax recently suggested by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) said during a recent interview.

Skillicorn vows to remain opposed to any gas tax increases

By Karen Kidd | May 3, 2018

Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) says he's continuing to fight fuel- and transportation-based tax increases as a state representative just as he did as a candidate.

Skillicorn wants Rauner to get on board with reforms now

By Karen Kidd | Apr 12, 2018

Rep. Allen Skillicorn ( R-East Dundee) is calling upon Gov. Bruce Rauner to live up to his re-election campaign promises for reforms and support those reforms now.

From Chambana Sun

McSweeney resolution urges U of I to sever ties with teacher who was a 1970s radical

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

If Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) has his way, former radical and terrorist, longtime fugitive and convicted murderer James William Kilgore will never again teach at the University of Illinois.

Anderson glad to see fate of McHenry Township Road District being put to voters

By Karen Kidd | Mar 15, 2018

McHenry Township Trustee Bob Anderson says he's glad an initiative he has long advocated for, consolidating the McHenry Township Road District into the township, will be on the November ballot, but he says the effect will be felt outside the township's borders.

From Kane County Reporter

Skillicorn calls Madigan-backed bid to strike Drury from ballot 'shameful'

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

The gloves are clearly off in the Democratic primary for Illinois attorney general, where House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was behind a push to strike Rep. Scott Drury (D-Highwood), the only Democrat representative who didn't favor his 17th term as speaker more than a year ago, from that ballot, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee said during a recent interview.

From Prairie State Wire

Better Government Association says Obama didn't say fathers in the home is a solution to gun violence -- but he did

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Sometimes the fact-checker needs a good fact-checking.

Lakewood tax levy cut is message to all of Illinois, village president says

By Karen Kidd | Jan 9, 2018

The Lakewood Village Board's recent vote to approve a cut in the village's property tax levy for 2018 sent a message beyond that action, Lakewood Village President Paul Serwatka said in a press release.

Skillicorn calls for McHenry County township consolidation referendum

By Karen Kidd | Dec 20, 2017

Nunda Township's decision to add former Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Robert Miller, accused of unethical behavior, to its payroll last summer has Rep. Allen Skillicorn calling for a township consolidation referendum.

McHenry County College's former board president flees Illinois, offers advice to successor

By Karen Kidd | Dec 5, 2017

McHenry County College Board President Chris Jenner, who has held that post since 2013, has stepped down and is fleeing Illinois because of the state's poor financial condition that is only getting worse, he said during a recent interview.

Prairie Grove trustee calls property tax freeze 'a sham'

By Karen Kidd | Nov 22, 2017

Illinois township opposition to a proposed property tax freeze isn't necessarily about maintaining fiefdoms in the state where there are so many of them, Prairie Grove Village Trustee Lisa Behm said during a recent interview.

Watchdogs: Miller, other 'leaders' have failed Algonquin Township

By Karen Kidd | Nov 20, 2017

It is people in Algonquin Township's government, particularly its former highway commissioner now embroiled in a legal battle with his successor, who are to blame for the township's failing government.