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State Rep. Mike Tron Provides Legislative Update for May 7, 2013

May is shaping up to be a busy month in Springfield, as members of the House and Senate are trying to complete their work in time for a May 31 adjournment. This Friday (May 10) is the deadline for Senate Bills approved in that chamber to make their way through our House committees and then those …

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Huntley and Algonquin Libraries to Receive “Back to Books” Grants through Illinois Program

Secretary of State and State Librarian Jesse White has announced that two community libraries in State Representative Mike Tryon’s legislative district will be receiving grants as part of a recent $1 million allocation through the “Back to Books” program. According to Tryon (R-Crystal Lake), The …

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Huntley Trustee Election Results

I want to thank everyone who voted for me.  It is a vote of confidence that my goals resonated with the voters.  I appreciate the votes from residents in Huntley(as well as the outstanding support from Sun City).  I would like to congratulate John Piwko, JR Westberg, and Jay Kadakia for their …

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Rep. Mike Tryon to Host Senior Technology Fair on March 26

State Representative Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) will partner with AT&T on March 26 for a Senior Technology Fair at the McHenry County Senior Services building in Crystal Lake. Jerry Mytych of the AT&T External Affairs Division and an AT&T retail store employee will talk with seniors from 11:00 AM …

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Rep. Tryon Responds to Budget Address

Governor Pat Quinn presented a Fiscal Year 2014 budget address on Wednesday which calls for an increase in spending that is almost double the amount of additional revenue that is expected to come in next year. On Tuesday, members of the House approved resolutions that set the spending ceiling for …

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Rep. Tryon Co-Sponsors Several Key Jobs Bills

State Representative Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) has signed on as a co-sponsor of five key job creation bills. Several House Republicans spoke at a press conference at the Illinois Capitol Monday afternoon and announced a “Pro-Growth” Jobs Package which includes measures to reduce workers …

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Nominations accepted for 8th annual Spirit of Public Health Award

McHenry County Dept of Health (MCDH) is accepting nominations for its 8th annual Spirit of Public Health Awards. Deadline is Friday March 22. The Spirit Award acknowledges individuals who are committed to making their community healthy but may not be recognized for their efforts. Past recipients …

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Hackmatack Refuge Honored During Plank Ceremony in Florida

Two new national wildlife refuges that the The Trust for Public Land helped create were among a group of seven refuges honored Friday, Jan. 11, by U.S. Interior Secretary Ken Salazar at Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge in Indian River, Fla. Salazar on Friday officially announced the …

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Nora Dunn, formerly of Saturday Night Live, supports Leslie Coolidge for Congress

Nora Dunn, former cast member of Saturday Night Live, has filmed a video for Leslie Coolidge, Democratic candidate for Congress in Illinois’ Sixth Congressional District.  The video, just posted on YouTube (http://youtu.be/Z2vNyxEzr08), is an ironic take on how important this election is, …

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Planned Parenthood endorses Leslie Coolidge for Congress

Congressional candidate Leslie Coolidge was endorsed by Planned Parenthood, one of the nation’s leading providers of women’s health care, in her 6th Congressional District race against anti-choice Congressman Peter Roskam. “I am honored to receive the endorsement of Planned Parenthood,” said …

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