From the Department of Homeland Security: ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer for Criminal Illegal Alien Who Killed Illinois, Cole County Board Member and His Wife
From the Department of Homeland Security: ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer for Criminal Illegal Alien Who Killed Illinois, Cole County Board Member and His Wife An extended magazine, ammunition, drugs, and an open container of alcohol were found inside the illegal alien’s vehicle […]
From the Sheriff: Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Farm Incident A 38-year-old Woodstock man died after being electrocuted during a farm incident on County Line Road south of Jackson Road in unincorporated McHenry County. On Monday, October 27, 2025, at approximately 5:17 p.m., […]
From the Huntley Fire Protection District: Lake in the Hills Sunset Park AED Ribbon Cutting The Huntley Fire Protection District will join the Village of Lake in the Hills Parks and Recreation Department for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the installation of […]
County Board Proposing Referendum to Put Pressure on Pritzker to Opt Into Federal School Choice Plan
Before the McHenry County Board’s Law and Government Committee next Friday is a proposal to place an advisory referendum on the spring 2025 (March 17th) Primary Election ballot. The question follows: Should Illinois participate in a federal program that would provide public […]
From the McHenry County Clerk’s website: Nine Democrats Sixteen Republicans
Here are the people who have filed to run for the McHenry County Board during the first day of filing petitions:
The offices of are on the ballot next year. All the Republican incumbents are running for re-election. Of the five incumbents, only Kurtz has opposition so far. It is the same man who ran last time, Amin Karim.
From the campaign of Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen: One Hundred and Seven (107) Volunteers Help Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen Submit 1530 Signatres for County Treasurer Aurora, IL (October 27, 2025) Because of the volunteer efforts of one hundred and seven (107) people, […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: No report on the condition of the deer. No report on the condition of the deer.
From 8th GOP Congressional District hopeful Jennifer Davis, who lives in Huntley; Jennifer Davis Officially Qualifies for 8th Congressional District Republican Primary Ballot Mother of ten, bestselling author, and trailblazing tech entrepreneur Jennifer Davis has officially qualified for the Republican Primary ballot in […]
From the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District: Algonquin Structure Fire Algonquin, IL… Early Sunday morning, October 3, 2025, firefighters from the Algonquin–Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District responded to a blaze that heavily damaged a two-story home in the […]
From Jessica Breugelmans Files Nominating Petitions in Run for Illinois 33rd District GENEVA, IL – Jessica Breugelmans (R-Geneva), a philanthropist, educator, and unapologetic voice for parents and taxpayers, officially filed her nominating petitions on Monday for Illinois’ 33rd Senate District. She submitted […]
A Friend of McHenry County Blog was at the County Clerk’s Office before 8 AM and saw these folks he recognized: Tonight, after the County Clerk posts all who have filed today, there will be an update.
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: Lawmakers Return to Springfield for Final Three Days of Veto Session As you may have heard, Chicago-area transit agencies have released updated 2026 budgets showing that while the region’s “fiscal cliff” has been delayed, the need for […]
Refuge for Woman has a facility in Crystal Lake. Thursday the organization held a fundraiser. “Thursday’s Victory Gala was a success filled with many blessings! We’re grateful for the 150+ people who joined us to raise critical funds for the survivors healing in our […]
From State Senator Darby Hills: Working Families Could Face $1.5 Billion Tax Hike in Second Week of Veto As the General Assembly returns to Springfield for the second week of the fall veto session, Democrats in Springfield are pushing a plan that […]
A letter to the Editor of the Northwest Herald, reprinted with permission of sender Steve Willson: Focus should be on taxes On Monday, the McHenry County Board posted its proposed tax levy with a 13.2% increase. The top story in the Northwest […]
From Eric Allie, Illinois Policy Institute cartoonist;
From We the People, McHenry County: ACT NOW! Contact McHenry County Board Reject FY26 Tax Levy and HONOR the Mental Health Property Tax Relief You Promised! ACTIONS #1. Read more and Sign the Petition, https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-proposed-property-tax-hike-in-mchenry-county #2. ACT NOW, Email (emails below) letter […]
In the ordinance on next Tuesday’s agenda, the Lakewood Village Board proposes to ban the parking of trailers in one’s year for more than three 48-hour periods per year. That pretty much rules out storing one’s boat over the winter. Have to […]
From the We the People Leadership Team: 10/27/25 McHenry County 2026 Proposed Budget Discussion Community Discussion: Shaping McHenry County’s 2026 Budget Learn, Engage, and Make a Difference! Event Description Join fellow McHenry County residents for an open, interactive discussion on the newly […]
Leder of We the People, McHenry County and Chairman of the Algonquin Township Republican Party Bruce Johnson spoke at last Tuesday’s meeting of the McHenry County Board in opposition Below is Johnson’s plan:
From the Crystal Lake Police:
You can find cleanliness information on the McHenry County Health Department website, but it’s too hard to access information that Lee County, Florida, makes available.
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From The Center Square: Critics warn Illinois’ ‘megaproject’ tax breaks shift costs to taxpayers By Catrina Barker | The Center Square contributor (The Center Square) – A Springfield proposal grants major tax breaks to “megaprojects,” which critics warn could leave homeowners and small […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Gubernatorial hopeful James Mendrick pauses politics I was at an event that Sheriff James Mendrick was at on October 24 and he says he is pausing politics until after the funeral of Darren Bailey’s son, daughter-in-law, […]
Reports are that Springfield Democrats intend to carve a district in which Republican incumbent Darin LaHood could be successfully challenged. None of the aspiring Democrats, however, seem to be able to raise much money. Candidate financial totals Incumbent Candidate Party Total receipts […]
From the State’s Attorney: LAWRENCE M. ROOT SENTENCED TO EIGHT YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR CHILD PORNOGRAPHY McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on October 23, 2025, Lawrence M. Root, 51, of Island Lake, Illinois, was […]