From the Technology & Manufacturing Association: Small and Midsize Manufacturers Strongly Oppose the Latest Energy Bill SCHAUMBURG, IL – Small and midsize manufacturers, alongside the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA), are voicing their strong opposition to SB25’s latest amendment as the bill […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: Lake in the Hills Police Department announces enforcement results Lake in the Hills, IL – The Lake in the Hills Police Department today announced the results of its enhancedtraffic enforcement efforts as part of the […]
From the Department of Corrections: Illinois Department of Corrections Announces ‘Voices of Connection: No-Cost Communication Pilot Program’ Pilot to Provide Free Phone Minutes Monthly, Expanding Access to Meaningful Conversations for Individuals in Custody (Springfield, IL) – The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) today […]
This is one of the strangest report I have seen from the Lake in the Hills Police Department: As if a vehicle’s owner cannot be discovered.
Look at the headline and the top of the article: Missing is a mention of those who will be forced to pay the taxes (including toll taxes) to subsidize trai and bus riders. Deep into the article about the benefits to the […]
Most of these photos were taken by John Pletz. Ed Hinz, Jerry Majewski and Dennis Conway. Front Row: Ed Hinz and Dennis Conway. Back row: John Pletz and State Rep. Tom Weber. Karen Murphy passing for Rick Heidner for Governor. Stalwart Republicans […]
Soy bean farmers are probably pretty happy today as prices spiked following Trumps’ deal with China, At the end of August before crops were harvested, probably not so much. A soy bean field at the end of August. Last week this field […]
From State Rep. Sue Ness: Its official—we submitted 1,500 signatures! Once again, I’m humbled at the support I received from friends, family and new volunteers. I’m approaching my fourth campaign for D66 State Representative, and my fifth campaign overall. I know what lies […]
This statement from the sponsor pretty much says it all: From something called ICYMI: The bulk of the funding, $860 million, would come through redirecting sales tax revenue charged on motor fuel purchases to public transportation operations. Another estimated $200 million would […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: State Rep. Weber’s opponent is AJ Johnson. (Johnson filed as a Democrat, so the two would face off in a general election.) Steve Reick (R) has an opponent too: Brian Meyers (D). And Peter Janko […]
From McHenry County: Miller Road at Randall Road to Reopen Temporarily in Early December WOODSTOCK, IL – The McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT) is pleased to announce that work on the Miller Road Bridge and Randall Road intersection is at a […]
From The Center Square: WIND’s Shaun Thompson ran the sound from this YouTube on his show between five a six Thursday night.
At the last meeting of the Crystal Lake Park Board, Attorney Eric Anderson pointed out that the Special Recreation tax rate would increase 44% under the proposed levy. The whole four cents will be levied. That’s four cents of tax rate for […]
From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: Rep. McLaughlin Slams Latest Energy Bill: “Illinois Families Can’t Afford Any More Expensive Help” SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) slammed lawmakers on the House floor this week criticizing yet another Democrat-backed energy bill […]
From the State Treasurer Michael Frerichs: Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces $50 Million Loan Program to Help Federal Workers During Shutdown Estimated 153,000 Federal Workers in Illinois Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is committing $50 million to fund zero-interest and low-interest […]
From the Crystal Lake Police comes this arrest at Burger King:
From McHenry County: IEMA-OHS to Appeal Denial of Federal Disaster Assistance for Summer Flooding Events in McHenry County WOODSTOCK, IL – The McHenry County Emergency Management Agency will support the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), as it […]
It’s the end of the month, so the Friday food distribution at The Chapel’s McHenry south end of Route 31 location is expected to have well over one hundred families seeking help. The flag indicating people may line up in The Chapel’s […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL GRAND JURY IN CHICAGO INDICTS SIX INDIVIDUALS ON CHARGES OF IMPEDING FEDERAL AGENT ENGAGED IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS CHICAGO – A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted six individuals for allegedly forcibly impeding and interfering with […]
In the Chicago Tribune’s email feed comes a headline and photo which will raise the name identification of one of the almost twenty Democratic Party candidates hoping to replace Jan Schakowsky in Congress. The district covers all of Algonquin Township. Katherine ‘Kat’ […]
From 9th District Democratic Party hopeful Bruce Leon: Abughazaleh Indictment a Travesty, but Also a Reminder that Immigrants Remain Unsafe in Chicagoland Leon Renews Call For Chicago to Follow Diplomatic Lead Set by San Francisco Mayor CHICAGO, IL — Democratic Party Ninth District […]
No attribution on these two maps, but they would make it difficult to elect three Republicans to Congres.
Crystal Lake Park District Advised Public of Tax Hike Far Higher Than Increase in the Cost of Living
From the Crystal Lake Park District comes this Black Box ad telling taxpayers the damage to their checking accounts next year: Previously, McHenry County Blog published this article about the levy meeting:
From the Coroner: McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office was contacted on October 27, 2025, at around 9 pm by McHenry County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the death of Dante Rico Cruz, age 42 currently living in Hebron. […]
From the Cary Police:
From the Coroner: McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office was contacted on October 27, 2025, around 9 pm by Northwestern McHenry Hospital to investigate the death of Abigale Fugett, age 23, of Johnsburg. The decedent was apparently struck […]
From the Crystal Lake Police Department: The Crystal Lake Police Department is on the lookout for drunk and drugged driving this Halloween The Crystal Lake Police Department urges motorists to commit to sober driving this Halloween, when children and their families will […]
Long-time McHenry County Board member John Hammerand has passed away. What impressed me most was his service on the Finance Committee. He is the one who blew the whistle on the County’s continuing to impose the maximum amount of taxes allowed under […]
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 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 […]