Mickey Scornavacco in the News
News articles, interviews, and media coverage featuring Mike "Mickey" Scornavacco — Antioch Township Republican Committeeman, conservative author, and Lake County, Illinois activist.
20 articles from Lake County Gazette, FOX 26 Houston, Racine County Eye, NBC 26, FireRescue1
Antioch Township GOP committeeman Scornavacco on ICE at polls debate: 'That kind of rhetoric creates confusion'
"That is completely out of line," Scornavacco told the Lake County Gazette. "ICE is a federal law enforcement agency. They do not answer to local election authorities."
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Antioch Township GOP committeeman Scornavacco on ICE at polls debate: 'That kind of rhetoric creates confusion'
Mike Scornavacco, Antioch Township GOP committeeman, said Democratic officials targeting ICE near polling places are substituting political theater for genuine leadership and eroding public trust in both law enforcement and the electoral process.
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Lake Villa middle school walkouts called off following GOP warnings on student safety
Republican Committeeman Michael "Mickey" Scornavacco said planned middle school walkouts were called off following concerns about student safety and the politicization of school activities. "The walkout didn't happen on Thursday. I think that we had everything to do with that," Scornavacco told the Lake County Gazette.
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Opinion: Keep Middle Schoolers Out of Political Walkouts
Michael "Mickey" Scornavacco argues that middle school students — children ages 11 to 14 — should not be placed in the middle of adult political conflicts through organized walkouts during school hours, calling instead for responsible civic education alternatives.
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Scornavacco on feds attempting to freeze funding for Illinois programs: 'It's about stopping a broken system'
Michael "Mickey" Scornavacco said the Trump administration's attempts to block federal funding in Illinois highlights longstanding problems with oversight of nonprofits and social services, emphasizing that taxpayer dollars must be protected from politically connected organizations.
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Local Conservative Author Turns Antioch Democrats' Missed Domain Into Satirical Website
Local conservative author Mike "Mickey" Scornavacco launched a new satirical website, AntiochDemocrats.com, after discovering the Antioch Democrats either never registered or failed to renew the domain bearing their own name.
Read ArticleScornavacco on Pritzker, Dems blocking tax relief for tips: 'prioritizing politics over working families'
Mike Scornavacco said Illinois' refusal to adopt federal tax relief for tips and overtime under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is hurting working families and sending the wrong message about state priorities.
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Patriots Pack Munson Ski & Marine for One of Lake County's Largest Grassroots Conservative Events of the Year
Nearly 200 residents filled Munson Ski & Marine for a high-energy grassroots gathering hosted by Mickey Scornavacco, featuring two gubernatorial candidates, an attorney general candidate, and multiple county and state leaders.
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Antioch District 117 Board Member Sue Dickson Faces Resignation Calls Over Post Labeling White Conservative Families 'Trash'
Antioch Community High School District 117 Board Member Sue Dickson is facing backlash over a social media re-post depicting white, conservative individuals as 'trash.' The controversy intensified after an op-ed by Antioch Republican Committeeman Michael Scornavacco spotlighted the post.
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Grass Lake School District 36 School Board Fires Staffer Cristina Monroy After Post Celebrating Charlie Kirk's Assassination
The Grass Lake School Board voted unanimously to terminate employee Cristina Monroy following public outrage over her social media post celebrating the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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Scornavacco on alleged 'secret' gender transitions in CUSD 300: 'The kind of thing you'd expect in some authoritarian regime—not in suburban Illinois'
Antioch Township Republican committeeman Mike 'Mickey' Scornavacco raises concerns following whistleblower allegations in CUSD 300 that elementary school children were allowed to socially transition their genders without parental consent.
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Scornavacco on illegal alien arrest following judge's release through SAFE-T Act: 'ICE deserves serious credit. They did what the state wouldn't'
Antioch Township Republican Committeeman Mike Scornavacco criticizes Judge Rhonda Bruno and the SAFE-T Act after an illegal immigrant charged with hiding Megan Bos's body was released and later arrested by ICE.
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Scornavacco on Lake Bluff youth baseball coach streaking incident: 'This cannot be ignored. I will not let it be'
Mike Scornavacco calls for investigations and systemic reforms after two Lake Bluff Youth Baseball coaches were fired for streaking naked on a field during a Cooperstown tournament in front of 12-year-old players.
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Scornavacco blasts Treasurer Holly Kim for No Kings support: 'This is opportunism wrapped in activism'
Mike Scornavacco accuses Lake County Treasurer Holly Kim of misusing her official position to promote the 'No Kings' protest movement, calling for a public condemnation and investigation.
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Scornavacco: 'Under Hart's leadership, the Board has operated as a progressive policy machine'
Mike Scornavacco criticizes Lake County Board Chair Sandy Hart for prioritizing progressive political goals over fiscal responsibility and practical governance, calling for a return to common-sense leadership.
Read ArticleScornavacco on Jesse Jackson: 'He turned racial tension into a long term political business model'
Mickey Scornavacco comments on Jesse Jackson's legacy, calling out the long-term politicization of racial tension.
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Wisconsin Fire Department Spoofs 'The Grinch' to Raise Money for Fallen Firefighter's Family
Salem Lakes Firefighter Michael Scornavacco helped create a viral Grinch-themed video with the Union Grove-Yorkville Fire Department, Sturtevant Police, and Racine Honda to raise funds for the family of fallen firefighter Brian Serdynski, who died after suffering a heart attack on duty.
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Grinch Helped a Fallen Firefighter's Family
Michael Scornavacco, Salem Lakes Firefighter, created a Grinch-themed Christmas video to raise awareness and funds for the family of fallen Union Grove Yorkville Firefighter Brian Serdynski, who died after suffering a heart attack on duty. The viral video raised thousands for his wife and three children.
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Fire Department Stops Grinch, Rallies Together to Bring Christmas to Family of Fallen Firefighter
Michael Scornavacco, Salem Lakes Firefighter, created this heartwarming Christmas video effort to benefit the family of fallen Union Grove Yorkville Firefighter Brian Serdynski. The fire department rallied with Sturtevant police and Racine Honda to provide gifts for Brian's three young children.
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Wis. FD Creates Christmas Video to Support Children of Fallen Firefighter
Salem Lakes Fire Rescue Firefighter Michael Scornavacco originally posted the video to Facebook. His employer Racine Honda funded the Christmas gifts and provided time and resources for the video supporting fallen Union Grove Yorkville Firefighter Brian Serdynski's three children.
Read ArticleAbout Mickey Scornavacco
Mike "Mickey" Scornavacco is the Antioch Township Republican Committeeman, conservative author, political satirist, and founder of Chain O' Lakes Patriots in Lake County, Illinois. His commentary on local government, public safety, education, and Illinois politics has been featured in publications including the Lake County Gazette and other regional media outlets. Mickey is the author of multiple books and the host of the Patriots Without Permission podcast.