Kristina Zahorik, the chairwoman of the McHenry Dems and the chairwoman of the Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association, writes: "I am thrilled to officially announce the 2023 Illinois Democratic County Chairs' Brunch guest speaker is U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto of Nevada! Senator Cortez Masto continues to make history. From her time as Nevada State's […]

Come join the fun at the 11th annual picnic of Northwest Suburbs Organizing for Action, on the shores of beautiful Lake Terramere in Arlington Heights.  There will be delicious food, exciting conversations and plenty of progressive spirit ! Click here to RSVP ... but whether you've RSVP'd or not, please join us on the 19th! […]

Walk with Gloria Van Hof and others in the Lake in the Hills “Summer Sunset Parade”.  It’s on Saturday September 2nd.  This one is going to be fun. The parade steps off at 10am at Sunset Skate Park in Lake In the Hills.  (from Crystal Lake, go west on Ackman to Haligus, then follow Haligus south […]

Plan on coming out for our annual shindig in the park. This year, 2023, it's the start of the season for collecting signatures on nominating petitions -- always a VERY important thing. Next year, 2024, it's the start of the really heavy campaign season. A glorious late summer day is guaranteed.  Put it on your […]

It's the second annual Planet Palooza, dedicated to making our planet a better place to live. It's on Sunday September 10th in Woodstock Square.  There will be all sorts of information booths, speakers, food trucks and live music. Speeches mainly from 11 to 1, music follows. Here's the event link.  

The stupendous Kelli Wegener, currently on the McHenry County Board for District Five, is running for chair of the county board -- a tremendously important office, for which she is well-qualified.  It's very important that we elect her. Please come on out to her Fall Picnic -- have some food and fun, and learn why […]

You won't want to miss this party -- "Let Freedom Sing" -- the 2024 Campaign Launch sponsored by Citizens for Lou Ness.  It's the kickoff event for her re-election campaign for our McHenry County Board in District Seven, covering Woodstock and environs. The dynamic Ms. Ness will be performing with the Jack Ness Trio, and […]

The McHenry County Water Forum provides a festive atmosphere where residents, businesses and elected officials can learn what makes the regions water supplies special and how water resources can be protected into the future. This free, fully catered program is held every fall at the McHenry County College and features presentations by scientists, planners, and […]

Planned Parenthood Illinois Action and Planned Parenthood Illinois Action PAC present ... FIGHTING FORWARD -- Freedom For Every Body Honoring Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker with the Richard J. Phelan Profile in Courage Award and Precious Brady-Davis, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District and author of I Have Always Been Me, with the TrailBlazer Award. with […]