From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Hartland Township Slaughterhouse I’m not sure if you’re aware of the Conditional Use Permit Petition for a Slaughterhouse in Hartland Township. It goes to the County Board for a vote this Tuesday, 6/17. The petitioners are […]
From the Illinois Family Institute: Gutting Our Language, Diminishing Our Culture Written By Thomas Hampson Our state legislature has done it again. The progressives in the Illinois General Assembly have taken another step in their efforts to slaughter our language and in the […]
Found in the Democrats’ Appropriations bill is the following for the Marengo Park District:
Found by a Friend of McHenry County Blog. OK, he didn’t used the phrase “illegal alien.” “Deportable people” is one term Congressman Bill Foster utilized. Find his answer at 58 minutes in.
From Congressman Darin LaHood: LaHood Questions Governor Pritzker for Endangering the Lives of Residents of Illinois Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) questioned Governor JB Pritzker at the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform’s hearing with sanctuary state governors on their […]
From Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse: Lawsuit Abuse Costs Illinois Billions ROLLING MEADOWS, IL — Standing outside the Cook County Courthouse—ranked the 6th worst “Judicial Hellhole” in America—Illinois Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (IL CALA) today released a new Economic Impact Report showing that excessive litigation costs […]
From the Boone-Dutch Creeks Watershed Alliance: Many Opportunities to Celebrate Pollinator Week in McHenry County! Pollinator Week is celebrated June 16-22. Under the inspiring theme “Pollinators Weave Connections,” this year’s event urges us to appreciate the important role pollinators play. These essential creatures, including bees, butterflies, […]
From McHenry County: 22nd Judicial Circuit Partners with NAMI of McHenry County to Host Mobile Peer Support Van WOODSTOCK, IL — The 22nd Judicial Circuit of McHenry County is proud to announce a new collaborative initiative with the National Alliance on Mental […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FORMER ILLINOIS SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE MICHAEL J. MADIGAN SENTENCED TO SEVEN AND A HALF YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON AFTER CORRUPTION CONVICTIO CHICAGO — A federal judge in Chicago today sentenced former Speaker of the Illinois House of […]
From State Rep. Joe Sosnowski: Rep. Sosnowski statement on sentencing of former House Speaker Michael Madigan ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to the sentencing of former House Speaker Michael Madigan in federal court […]
That’s what our waitress at Palermo’s told us as we lunched after a memorial service at St. Mary’s Cemetery. She showed us the corner table where Michael Madigan ate each week. I asked how he tipped. “He’s a twenty-five percenter,” she replied. […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SEIZES FENTANYL AND 25 FIREARMS FROM SUBURBAN CHICAGO RESIDENCES AND STORAGE UNIT; TWO INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED CHICAGO — Federal law enforcement this week arrested two individuals after seizing multiple kilograms of fentanyl and approximately 25 firearms from […]
From State Rep. Jpe Sosnowski: Rep. Sosnowski Reacts to Gov. Pritzker’s Congressional Testimony on Illinois’ Sanctuary State Policies ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s testimony in Washington, D.C. on Thursday before […]
From the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: June 20: Keeping Children Safe from Toxic Pavement Sealants First in a series of Friday BMP Tours and Talks taking place in 2025 Woodstock, IL – The afternoon of Friday, June 20 is an opportunity to […]
From the Health Department: June 18 Wellness Screenings | McHenry County Mental Health Board Wellness Screenings include point-of-care testing for A1C, cholesterol and glucose, blood pressure, heart age assessment, and body mass analysis. Fasting is optional and results are available immediately. Screenings […]
From State Rep’ Jeff Keicher: Rep. Keicher Responds to Pritzker’s Sanctuary State Testimony Before Congress SYCAMORE – Following Governor Pritzker’s testimony on Illinois’ sanctuary state policies before the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today, Illinois House Republican Conference Chair Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) […]
Found on the Daily Herald is this story about Miracle Jenkins: Described as a political activist, Jenkins served as Jan Schakowsky’s Deputy Political Director in 2018 He will be running against All of Algonquin Township is in the 9th congressional district.
From the Sheriff: Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Hebron A 44-year-old Crystal Lake man has died following a crash near Hebron in Greenwood Township on Wednesday, June 11. On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at approximately 5:23 p.m., members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s […]
From NE McHenry County Illinois Indivisible: About this event In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. […]
From the Illinois Department of Natural Resources: Illinois invites residents to fish for free June 13-16 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has set June 13 through 16 as Illinois free fishing days for 2025. During these four days, anglers […]
From Lou Santoyo, Elburn Village Trustee, announced his candidacy for Sheriff on Facebook. Lou Santoyo ooStdnseprn2h7m l3929 h 0549 9Ju26103u0iPu1M86umm4:e0ca3t917 · Purpose. That’s why I’m running. Not for a title. Not for politics. But because I still believe in protecting people, standing for what’s right, and serving […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Protest with ties to radical groups coming to McHenry County this weekend A number of protests called “No Kings” will be held across the country on June 14 (which is Flag Day and Trump’s birthday). One […]
Well, take a look at this Chicago Tribune headline:
From the Crystal Lake Park District Special Meeting agenda for June 13th: A Friend of McHenry County Blog noticed this, observing, “Looks like they are actually serious about buying the old Healthbridge Facility – they are taking a tour! “The Park District […]
From the JB Pritzker Administration: Governor Pritzker Awards $1.3 Million to 29 Manufacturing Companies Through Made in Illinois Grant Program Grant program supports small and mid-size manufacturers across the state PEORIA – Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity […]
From The Center Square: Ex-Speaker Madigan’s net worth stricken, GOP leader questions use of campaign funds By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square (The Center Square) – As former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s sentencing date approaches, a federal judge ruled to strike […]
From the State’s Attorney: ANTHONY JACQUEZ SENTENCED TO TWELVE YEARS IN PRISON FOR SOLICITATION AND DISSEMINATION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on June 10, 2025, Anthony Jacquez, 35, of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, was […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
First, let’s link to what started it all–Democratic Party Board member John Collins’ rebuttal to Tim Beck’s comments on McHenry County NOW’s “We Resist” demonstration on Randall Road in Algonquin: Republican County Board member Terri Greeno replied: Now, McHenry CPA Tim Beck […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Fire Destroys Woodworking Barn in Rural Woodstock On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 11:32 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was dispatched to the 4100 block of Dean Street in unincorporated Woodstock for a reported structure fire. While […]