From the Huntley Fire Protection District: On Saturday, March 28th ,2026 at 01:05 p.m. the Huntley Fire Protection District responded to a reportedstructure fire at 6409 Suttondale road. While crews were responding, additional information from 911 callers indicated that flames were visible, […]
From the Marengo Fire Protection Distict: Trailer Fire Destroys Pickup and Contents on Route 176 On Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 4:50 p.m., the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts responded to the 18700 block of Route 176 in unincorporated Marengo for a […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Dump Truck Rollover Causes Extended Road Closure on Route 120 On Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:10 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 10100 block of W. Route 120 in unincorporated Woodstock for a reported […]
From the Johnsburg Police: Johnsburg Police Department: Blue Envelope Program for Autism Awareness In recognition of Autism Awareness Month this coming April, the Johnsburg Police Department is launching a program aimed at engaging in better communication with persons who have communication impairments. If you or a family […]
UPDATE: The missing juvenile has returned home to family members. Investigators, with assistance from outside law enforcement agencies, helped return this juvenile to family members. From the Huntley Polilce: Huntley Police Seek Missing Juvenile The Huntley Police Department is asking for the […]
It was a cold day with many demonstrators wearing coats and gloves. A Friend of McHenry County Blog wrote, “The crowd was 2-3 deep from the street where one turns into Kohl’s until about Panera. As usual a variety of signs including […]
From the Woodstock Police:
The McHenry County Board’s Law and Government Committee is considering approving a grant of $75,000 to hire an employment specialist to assist those in Specialty Courts gain employment. The courts involved are Recent research indicates that sustained recovery is significantly tied to […]
From the Village of Johnsburg: No Pedals, No Play on a Public Way! Reminder about Prohibited Motorized Recreational Vehicles E-Bikes, E-Scooter, Hoverboard, Onewheel, etc… Regulations and Safety E-Bikes, Scooter, Hoverboard, Onewheel, etc…offer a fun and efficient way to travel, but they also come […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SEIZES ELEVEN FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, AND TWENTY MACHINE GUN CONVERSION DEVICES FROM CHICAGO RESIDENCE; TWO SUSPECTED GANG MEMBERS ARRESTED CHICAGO — Federal law enforcement this week arrested two suspected gang members and seized eleven firearms, ammunition, and […]
From State Re. Marty McLaughlin: State Rep. Martin McLaughlin Welcomes Homeschool Students and Families to State Capitol Springfield, IL – On Thursday, State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) joined fellow lawmakers in welcoming homeschool students and families to the State Capitol for their […]
From State Senators Craig Wilcox, Dave Syverson and Seth Lewis: Senate Republicans Unveil Legislative Package that Improves Illinois’ Economic Competitiveness Springfield, IL — State Senators Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry), and Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) unveiled a four-bill legislative package today aimed at supporting […]
From the U.S. Attorney: SUBURBAN CHICAGO INVESTMENT ADVISOR SENTENCED TO SIX AND A HALF YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR SWINDLING CLIENTS CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago investment advisor has been sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison for inducing […]
From the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District: Brush Fire Burns Over 7 Acres in Prairie Grove On March 26, 2026, at 11:48 a.m., firefighters with the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District responded to the 2000 block of Route 176 in Prairie Grove […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Vehicle Strikes Home on Applewood Lane On Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 7:58 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 2400 block of Applewood Lane in Woodstock for a reported vehicle crash. While crews were en […]
From INDIVISIBLE CRYSTAL LAKE: NO KINGS III HOSTED BY INDIVISIBLE CRYSTAL LAKE WHEN: Saturday, March 28th, 2026 — Noon to 1:30 pmWHERE: North side of Northwest Highway, west of Federal Drive Indivisible Northwest Illinois Crystal Lake, is hosting this protest rally. Please RSVP via […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: LITH police announce results of St. Patrick’s Day traffic safety enforcement LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL — The Lake in the Hills Police Department made two arrests and issued a total of 37 citations during […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL JURY CONVICTS SUBURBAN CHICAGO MAN OF THREATENING TO KILL FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLIC OFFICIALS CHICAGO — A federal jury today convicted a suburban Chicago man of making a true threat to kill multiple public officials, including President […]
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County Clerks in Illinois vary markedly in how they report write-in votes. No more “Mickey Mouse” (although I was always a fan of Donald Duck). Of course, there’s no more Mike Royko to write about such dissing of the Establishment, One has […]
The Census bureau has released new population figures. McHenry County grew 2,201 last year. That’s a 0.6% increase to a total of 317,751. Since 2020, the county grew by 7,746 people, a 2.4% increase. Kendall County is now the fastest growing county […]
From State Reps. Jeff Keicher and Dan Ugaste via Illinoize: DON’T BLAME REPUBLICANS, FIX THE BEARS DEAL by Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) Recently, the lead negotiator on the Chicago Bears stadium proposal suggested Republicans are trying to […]
From the Coroner: McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office was contacted on March 9, 2026 at around 9:00 am by Northwestern McHenry Hospital to investigate the death of Jason Binzel, age 52, of Fox Lake. Mr. Binzel was […]
From GOP U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy: Stratton’s Tone-Deaf Response to Gorman Murder Highlights Her Failed Leadership CHICAGO — Following days of silence and mounting public outrage, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton issued a delayed response to the tragic murder of Sheridan Gorman in Chicago. Republican […]
From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District: Rubbish/Brush Fire On March 25, 2026, at approximately 2:02 p.m., the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) responded to a reported brush fire in the 2100 block of S. River Rd. in Holiday Hills. Crews arrived […]
From Gov. JB Pritzker: Gov. Pritzker and Mars Snacking Announce 600 New Jobs, Expansion of Global Headquarters in Chicago Chicago to serve as strategic hub for innovation, collaboration, and long-term growth; Investment signals company’s long-term commitment to doing business in Illinois CHICAGO […]
Oak Manufacturing was a big business in Crystal Lake. Then, its management decided the company should be part of the West Coast scene. The Crystal Lake Historical Society has too brief article on the company, which is is good as far as […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From the Telegraph, the London paper I subscribe to in order to find out what is going on in the Iran war: “Polling day started strangely for one Danish politician, Mattias Tesfaye, the education minister. He posted an image on Instagram which […]
from the GOP candidate for State Comptroller: Bryan Drew Agrees with Susan Mendoza: Illinois Should Opt in to Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Drew: “Lowering costs for working families is more important than partisan politics or special interest agendas.” BENTON, IL — Bryan […]