Frm McHenry PPolice: John Birk, Chief of Police of the McHenry Police Department, announced today the arrest of an adult male as a result of investigations into their felonious conduct. On August 6th, 2026, KISHAUN C. DAVIS, (DOB: 10/22/2003) age 22, of […]
At 5:22 this email arrived from McHenry Police: Mchenry Police Department is currently involved in police activity in the Mchenry Shores Subdivision.
From Woodstock Police Chief John Lileb Woodstock Police Department Releases Speed Enforcement Numbers Woodstock, IL – The Woodstock Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign throughout the month of July reminding motorists to slow down to save lives. The speed enforcement effort […]
From the Illinois Freedom Caucus: IL Freedom Caucus: IL Democrats have learned nothing since disgraced former Speaker Mike Madigan went to jail Springfield, IL – A special House Committee convened today to investigate the federal charges State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) is a […]
Ray Hanania:asks, “Why should voters vote for Giannoulias for Secretary of State? “It doesn’t matter that he avoided all the controversy that followed him from his banking days when his dad set him up to monitor loans and departments that he screwed […]
Take a look at the inclusion of McHenry County Board candidate Theresa Meshes in the Fox Rover Grove Llibrary newsletter: There are any number of local people not on the ballot who have held public office, so why was a current candidate […]
From the August repoet of the Commission on Government Forecasting & Accountability:
Found in the monthly report of the Commission on Government Forecasting & Accountability: “Overall government spending and investment declined 0.8%. Federal spending fell 4.1%, led by a 12.9% drop in nondefense spending. BEA indicated that much of the decline in federal nondefense […]
House Speaker Chris Welch is in damage control mode. He has appointed a committee to bring forth reform suggestions. The members include Crystal Lake Democrat Sue Ness. The others are state Reps.
From the Village of Lakewood: Huntley Rd will be closed between Bard Rd & Lakeview Ave in Crystal Lake due to a vehicle accident. It will be closed until ComEd can make repairs to a damaged utility pole. Another alert will be […]
From the Sheriff: August 6, 2026 On August 5, at about 1:00 p.m., the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, the Crystal Lake Police Department, and the Crystal Lake Fire Department responded to a crash involving a car and an electric bike on Walkup […]
Found in the Cape Coral News is information about how former local congressional candidates Jim Oberweis and Catalina Lauf–both unsuccessful–are being attacked for their recent residency along with other transplants. This is the district which Byron Donalds is stepping down to run […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: Senator Wilcox, Representative Reick to Co-Host Free Community Shred Event and Food Drive in Woodstock WOODSTOCK, IL – State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) and State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) are once again partnering to help residents protect themselves […]
From the Village of Algonquin: Willoughby Farms Park Redevelopment Officially Underway Groundbreaking marks start of transformative park improvements supported by state and local investment ALGONQUIN, IL – The Village of Algonquin officially marked the beginning of the Willoughby Farms Park redevelopment with […]
Found on the Chicago Tribuen email: Charges Against Congressional Candidate Who Won McHenry County Dismissed The U.S. Attorney in Chicago seems to be saying, “No harm, no foul.” But, this prosecution during an intense political campaign in the 9th congressional district is […]
I’ve found some treasures at the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County used (OK, re-cycled) book store in the old Montgomery Wards next to the Courthouse. Today came an email announcing its closure on September 19th. The other store, on Williams Street in […]
From State Senator Darby Hills: On ABC 7 Eyewitness News: Senator Hills Highlights Need for Statewide E-Bike Safety Standards I joined ABC 7 Eyewitness News with Tanja Babich to discuss SB 3484, legislation I co-sponsored to bring common-sense safety standards to e-bikes […]
From State Senator Chris Balkema: More Spending Should Mean Better Results Illinois continues to spend more on education than almost every other state in the country. I n fact, our state now spends nearly $25,000 per student, ranking 7th highest nationwide. As someone who strongly supports investing in […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: House Speaker’s Calls for Supplemental CPS Funding Ignites Debate Over Fairness House Speaker Chris Welch recently pledged to lead an effort during the fall veto session to provide additional state funding for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), renewing […]
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From McHenry County: Grafton Township Assessment Notices Are Posted Sign up for Email Alerts for Your Property’s Assessment WOODSTOCK, Ill. – Assessment notices have been posted online for property owners in Grafton Township. Property owners may access their assessment by visiting the […]
Another Crash at Route 14 and Hughes Road, This Time Between a Jeep and a Semi, One Flown to Rockord
From the Woodstock Fire Rescue District: Woodstock Fire News Release: One Critically Injured in Crash Involving Semi-Truck On Monday, August 3, 2026, at 2:55 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of U.S. Route […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: Senator Wilcox Invites Constituents to Annual Barks & Brews Event in Woodstock Woodstock, IL – State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is inviting residents of the 32nd District to enjoy an evening of conversation, community, and canine companionship at […]
From the State’s Attorney: CICERO LATIN KING GANG MEMBER SENTENCED TO A TOTAL OF 80 YEARS IN PRISON FOR SHOOTING CIRCLE-K CLERK DURING ARMED ROBBERY IN MARENGO McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that Walter R. Moran, 32, of Cicero, […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: Wilcox Call for Ethics Legislation The release of the Legislative Inspector General’s report regarding former State Representative Harry Benton provides Illinoisans with greater transparency into a serious matter that has raised significant questions about ethics, accountability, and the handling […]
From the U.S. Attorney: MAN WHO SHOT FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER AND SERVICE CANINE PLEADS GUILTY TO ATTEMPTED MURDER AND FIREARM CHARGES CHICAGO — A man who shot a federal law enforcement officer and a service canine during the execution of an […]
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From the campaign of Collin Corbett: Collin Corbett Calls JB Pritzker’s Sales Tax Holiday a “10-Day Band-Aid” Palatine, IL — Today, JB Pritzker appeared in Palatine to announce the state’s 10-day “sales tax holiday” on select back-to-school items. Ironically, he did so next to […]