From State Rep. Joe Sosnowski: Affordability Needs Accountability One of my main priorities this session is Affordability. Myself, along with House Minority Leader Tony McCombie stood beside Assistant Leader Amy Elik a to talk about delivering affordability to Illinois families. “House Republicans […]
From State Senator Darby Hill: Upcoming Foster Care and Adoption 101 Seminar I’m proud to partner with Let It Be Us and fellow legislators for a Foster Care and Adoption 101 Seminar on January 31st from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in Libertyville […]
From Richard Rostron, The Response Reporter seems to think it’s racist for people to have white babies According to Amanda Marcotte, a senior politics writer for Salon magazine, three pregnant women in the White House is nothing more than “a hateful project […]
From Unleash Prosperity Hotline Issue #1437: Blue States Keep Shrinking Red states are likely to gain NINE more electoral votes and House seats after the 2030 Census if present population trends continue. This analysis from the demographic group ESRI shows Minnesota losing only […]
From the U.S. Attorney: CO-CREATOR OF DARK WEB MARKETPLACE PLEADS GUILTY IN CHICAGO TO FEDERAL DRUG CONSPIRACY CHARGE CHICAGO — A Virginia man who co-created and operated “Empire Market”—a dark web marketplace that enabled users to anonymously buy and sell illegal goods […]
From the U.S. Attorney: SUBURBAN CHICAGO MAN SENTENCED TO 48 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR SEXUALLY EXPLOITING A MINOR CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to 48 years in federal prison for enticing a minor to engage in sexually […]
From the Cary Police:
From Rod McCulloch: RAJA MAINTAINS LEAD IN SENATE RACE Krishnamoorthi’s total ticks up, Stratton leapfrogs into second place, Kelly numbers crater As the leading Democratic candidates for US Senate participated in the first official debate of the primary, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi leads […]
FJohn L. Lieb, Past President, McHenry County Chiefs of Police Association: “2025 McHenry County Officer of the Year” &“2025 McHenry County Unit Citation” Award On Friday, January 23rd, 2026, the McHenry County Chiefs of Police Association (MCCPA) hosted its annual McHenry County […]
From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District: Woodlawn Park Fire At approximately 10:12 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2026, the McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire in the 1600 block of N. Woodlawn Park Avenue in unincorporated […]
The following memo from State Board of Elections campaign disclosure leader Tom Newman explains why Meyers was thrown off the ballot: State Rep. Steve Reick’s Democratic Party Opponent Thrown Off the Ballot
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
With Democrat Briand Meyers toss off the November ballot State Rep. Steve Reick is assured of re-election. The Democrats really don’t like Reick, partially because of his attacking them at the swearing-in ceremony and, I would image his cogent evisceration of extreme […]
The GOP Information Project did what other counties Republican Party did. The organization sponsored forum to which all gubernatorial candidates were invited. Three came: One did not: A Friend of McHenry County Blog brought to my attention that Bailey had nothing else […]
From the Harvard Fire Protection District: Residential Structure Fire on Echo Trail On Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 6:37 p.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District responded to the 900 block of Echo Trail in unincorporated Marengo for a reported residential structure fire. […]
The McHenry County Republican Party could not find a candidate willing to run against incumbent Democrat Gloria Van Hof. The reason might be because she ran first when she last ran. Unlike previous years, a party is not allowed to caucus in […]
From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District: Bayview Lane On January 24, 2026, at approximately 2:11 a.m., the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) responded to a reported structure fire in the 3300 block of N. Bayview Lane in unincorporated McHenry County. […]
From the Daily Caller quoting former FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino: “According to the CCJ report, 2025 saw decreases in compared to 2024. “Drug-related crimes increased by 7%, the only category that rose.”
From the Coroner: McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office was contacted on January 19, 2026 by McHenry County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the death of Robert Morris, age 50, of Wonder Lake. Mr. Morris was discovered off the […]
From the Tax Foundation: Larger Tax Refunds Are Coming This Filing Season Tax season begins next week: When taxpayers file their 2025 returns this year, many will see noticeably larger refunds than in recent years—up to $1,000 higher on average. The One Big […]
In September Governor JB Pritzker called for earmarking 4% in state spending that could be cut. Yesterday, Pritzker targeted just one percent savings in the budget. From The Center Square: Pritzker says $481.6 million put in reserves, GOP questions state spending By […]
From a new Republican organization, GOP Voter Information Project: Republican Governor and Lieutenant Governor Candidates to Address Illinois Voters at Public Forum in McHenry Tickets are currently available for free at GOPVIP.com/forum McHenry, IL — As Illinois voters prepare for the March […]
From Huntley Police: Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault Arrest The Huntley Police Department announces the arrest of Robert Scott Henze (58 years old) of the 10900 block of Janice Drive, Huntley, IL, on the charges of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault and Aggravated Criminal […]
You have to see and hear this to believe it:
Bushra Amiwala spoke at Wednesday’s Democratic Party of McHenry County monthly meeting at McHenry County College. “I was honored to join the Democratic Party of McHenry County this evening as we imagined a more prosperous future for our district. “Organizations like these […]
The first ad for Phillip Andrews:
From the Circuit Court: 22nd Judicial Circuit Announces Appointment ofRichard A. Behof as McHenry County Public Defender WOODSTOCK, IL – The Circuit Judges of the 22nd Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois have appointed Richard A. Behof as the next Public Defender for […]
I heard of no presence in the 9th Congressional District on the part of Citizen Action Illinois, but maybe there is some in the Chicago and North Shore part of the district. In any event, Danial Biss has been endorsed by the […]
While most of the action concerning Members of Congress who represent part of McHenry County is in the 9th district (consisting of only Algonquin Township), the 10th, which covers much of the northeast part of the county also has a contest. Incumbent […]