Cary Police have gone one better. No CDL licenmse at all.
From the Pritzker Administration: Gov. JB Pritzker and Illinois Arts Council Announce Public Art Projects Twenty-two projects for Illinois’ America 250 celebration will reflect diverse narratives and cultural heritage across the state CHICAGO – Today, the Illinois Arts Council (IAC) in partnership with […]
In Chicago Magazine appears an article by Edward Robert McClelland, is focused on whether it makes any significant difference if the Bears move the Indiana. Embedded in it is this comments from the Americans for Prosperity Deputy Director Biran Co;slin: Brian Costin, […]
I don’t recommend watching this (or clicking on the Wikipedia link) if you have a connection with the 1995 Fox River Grove school bus-train crash unless you are willing to go through a recollection or reignition of your emotional reaction back then. […]
From the U.S. TTORNEY: SUBURBAN CHICAGO MAN CHARGED WITH ROBBING UNDERCOVER FEDERAL TASK FORCE OFFICER CHICAGO — The U.S. Attorney’s Office has charged a suburban Chicago man with robbing a federal task force officer during an undercover drug transaction last week. The […]
From Terri Rybicki: D46 Tax Hike Narrowly Avoided — But the Real Story May Be Just Beginning The immediate crisis at Prairie Grove CSD 46 appears to be over. A filing issue that could have significantly increased property taxes was corrected before […]
From the Chicago Tribune article on Mike Madigan’s appeal of his guilty findings: “To be sure, the evidence showed that ComEd and the alderman sought to curry favor with Madigan,” the appeals brief stated. “Constituents do this every day, whether through hiring […]
From the Republlican State Central Committee: Solomon spoke to local Republicans while seeking signatures to run for Governor on the Republican ticket, a quest in which he did not succeed.
This headline appeared on Springfield’s National Public Radio stations’s email: Back in 2000, after I had lost the Republican Primary Election to Rosemary Kurtz, a push was on the lowered gasoline taxes because the price of fuel was so high. I even […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FORMER EXECUTIVE OF CHICAGO-AREA NON-PROFIT SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR $1.9 MILLION FRAUD SCHEMES CHICAGO — A former executive of Chicago-area non-profit organizations has been sentenced to a year in federal prison for misappropriating nearly $1.9 million through […]
Here are the results for Christine Hamm in the 8th District of the McHenry County Board in the Democratic Party Primary Election: Compare Hamm’s 2,554 votes with the 2,340 GOP ballots for victor Marty Mohr and incumbent Larry Smith. Mohr received 1,408, […]
McHenry County Board member Larry Smith, who lost his Republican re-nomination effort, forced discussion of Board of Health members wanting to be paid for what is now a voluntary job. Or, as he put it, “such roles are often considered acts of […]
The victory of Jeff Schwartz was obvious on Election Night. Here are the final results: The margin was 243 vote. Schwartz is blue; Sager red. The map below shows which precincts each carried: Those voting in the Democratic Primary for Patrick Shea […]
From the U.S. Attorney: MAN SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR SETTING FIRE TO TWO ROCKFORD CHURCHES ROCKFORD — A man was sentenced today to five years in federal prison for setting fireto two Rockford churches. MARZAVIOUS THOMAS set fire […]
To get on the ballot as a Republican for State Treasurer, Max Solomon needed to obtain 5,000 write-in votes. He got 2,248 of those votes in McHenry County. CORRECTION I have no clue why the 868 number is not on the final […]
From State Rep. Marty McLaughllin: State Rep. Martin McLaughlin: Sunlight is the Best Disinfectant for Illinois Lake Barrington, IL – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) released the following statement in regards to the State of Illinois’ current financial struggles, while raising concerns […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: Illinois Completes Statewide Upgrade to Next Generation 911 System The Illinois State Police has announced that all 169 Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) across Illinois have successfully transitioned to Next Generation 911 (NG911), marking a significant modernization […]
From the McHenry County Health Department: Spring reminder about open burning restrictions in McHenry County MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – As spring arrives and residents begin seasonal yard cleanup, the McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) reminds the public that restrictions on the open […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox’ newsletter: After years of delays, the long-anticipated Route 47 widening project in Woodstock is finally moving forward, with construction getting underway and continue through 2028. The project will expand roughly 2.25 miles of roadway through the heart […]
From the Chicago Sun-Times: Illinois, by far, remained the most popular destination nationally among patients who had to cross state lines to obtain abortion services in 2025 – Chicago Sun-Times Illinois-based providers performed nearly one out of every four abortions for patients […]
From the Chicago Tribune comes an article based on the press release and photo from the Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts: The press release by Alex Vucha can be found at the link below:
From former Cary Grade School Board President Scott Coffey: Prairie Grove D46 Tax Levy Failure On March 27, the County Clerk generated the Final Tax Computation Report for all taxing bodies within the County. Given the ongoing discussion regarding the proposed lithium […]
From the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability: As can be seen below, personal income tax receipts are up, while corporate taxes are down.
From a Friend of the Blog Kat Abughazaleh campaign manager makes then deletes homophobic tweet Here is Kat Abughazaleh’s campaign manager Sam Weinberg making a homophobic tweet earlier this weekend. I note this because leftists like Weinberg pretend to oppose homophobia, but […]
From Illinois Policy cartoonist Eric Allie:
From the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts: Horse Rescued from Floodwaters in Coon Creek On Saturday, April 4, 2026, early in the morning, the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts was made aware of a potential animal water rescue in the 22900 block […]
Found on “Kane County Uncensored”: Three congressional districts go through Kane County. These Republicans listed below applied for the Illinois Republican Party State Central Committee. We have had sources tell us Jeanne Ives and her establishment goons have put their own challengers […]
From the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department: Structure Fire (815 Tek Dr) At 12:35pm on Saturday April 4th, the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department was dispatched for the automatic fire alarm at 815 Tek Dr. Prior to the first units going enroute, […]
Shortly after she died, I posted the following: Now, Rosemary Kurtz’ obituary has been poster. Rosemary Kurtz August 11, 1930 — April 1, 2026 On August 18, 1920 the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution was ratified and women finally had the […]
From the Woodstock Police: Law enforcement steps up April distracted driving enforcement “Put the phone away or pay” Woodstock, IL. – In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the Woodstock Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois […]