From a lot owner in Wonder Lake who doesn’t want to bbe forced to pay over $900 to $1,800 more in fees every year: Management of Wonder Lake’s HOA proposes increase of almost 2000% in dues The Wonder Lake Master Propery Owner’s […]
From the Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts: Two-Vehicle Crash with Critical Injuries on West Coral Road On Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 2:45 p.m., the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts, Marengo Police Department, and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection […]
From McHenry County: Circuit Clerk’s Office Launches Portal to Access Historical Naturalization Records WOODSTOCK, Ill. – McHenry County Circuit Clerk Katherine Keefe has announced the launch of a new online portal that significantly improves public access to historical naturalization records. This searchable […]
From the McHenry County Department of Transportation: McHenry County Division of Transportation Launches New Five-Year Transportation Program WOODSTOCK, Ill. – The McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT) is launching its next five-year transportation program for the public to review and provide comments […]
From the Woodstock Police: Location of the arrest.
Democrats are trying to take State Senator Craig Wilcox out with a nurse named nurse Karen Battaglia. The second one is really short, two slides and two sentences. “The Chicago machine bought Karen Battaglia’s campaign.” “You’ll get the bill.”
From the campaign of McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese: The price is $60 for ordinary folks.
From the State’s Attorney: JURY CONVICTS McCULLOM LAKE MAN ON MULTIPLE COUNTS OF PREDATORY CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that Juan A. Reyes-Rivas, 37, of McCullom Lake, Illinois, was found guilty on three […]
Found this in my Environmental Defenders of McHenry County newsletter that arrived today: Let’s Talk Data Centers: A McHenry County Community Conversation Hosted by Together We Stand McHenry County Thursday, October 1, 2026 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM McHenry County College – […]
From the Illinois Lottery: Winning $1 Million Powerball Prize Sold At Spring Grove Grocery Store Jewel-Osco in Spring Grove sold a $1 million winning Powerball ticket in the Monday, September 28 drawing CHICAGO, September 29, 2026 – Three Illinois Lottery players won […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL JUDGE SENTENCES FREEPORT, ILL. MAN TO MORE THAN FIFTEEN ROCKFORD — A federal judge has sentenced a Freeport, Ill. man to more than 15 years in federal prison for illegally possessing firearms during a lengthy standoff with […]
From the Illinois Department of Natural Reso;urces: Creepy Crawlies Volo Bog State Natural Area Learn about, observe, and meet live snakes, spiders and insects. Follow Volo Bog State Natural Area on Facebook for additional details.
From the Sheriff: McHenry County Jail Featured in Season 7 of JAIL The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office will be featured in the upcoming seventh season of JAIL, a television series that follows corrections officers and deputies through the work that takes place after […]
From the campaign of Collin Corbett: Collin Corbett’s Campaign Begins Releasing Full Independent Platform, Starting with Affordability PALATINE, IL — Independent candidate for Governor Collin Corbett and his running mate, Carolyn Schofield, are rolling out an Independent roadmap for Illinois’ future. Today, […]
From McHenry Police: McHENRY POLICE ARREST SUBJECT ON WEAPONS CHARGES John Birk, Chief of Police of the McHenry Police Department, announced today the arrest of a male subject in connection with a criminal investigation into that subject unlawfully possessing weapons. On Tuesday, […]
From the State’s Attorney: WISCONSIN MAN ACCUSED OF TRAVELING TO HARVARD AND SEXUALLY ASSAULTING A CHILD DENIED PRETRIAL RELEASE McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that the Honorable Judge Cynthia D. Lamb granted the State’s petition to deny pretrial release […]
Cheryl Hammerand was kind enough to drive me to State Senator Craig Willcox’ annualfall fundraiser at Michael Rein’s estate perched on the highest hill in Algonquin Township. There werer plenty of politicians present. My kind of a gathering. Headlining the event was […]
From the Woodstock Police:
From the Woodstock Police: Located near Special Education District headquarters and Menta Academy.
As you can see below, The Florida Chamber of Commerce has a good sense of humor: JB Pritzker is runner up for the “Florida Economic Developer of the Year.” Number one was New York City’s Mayor.
From the Illinois Republican Party: I walked into my local polling place on the very first morning of early voting, ready to cast my ballot. Instead, I was turned away. Election judges told me the system was down due to “technical difficulties.” […]
From a press release issued by the Governor’s Office: Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant Program Through the Tourism Marketing Partnership Grant Program, DCEO will provide matching grants to assist in the promotion of tourism attractions, destinations, and events in Illinois. Grant funding will […]
From Steve Willson: Does Crystal Lake Need a Bigger Library The City’s presentation on the Healthbridge site argues that a bigger library should be built there. The presentation has lots of pictures, but absolutely no explicit facts about need or cost versus […]
Yes, the 31-foot pontoon boat that killed a 48-year old woman in the Fox River below the dam was oee usimg of three 500 horsepower outboard engines. But this power is more often seen on boats smuggling cocaine. But the U.S. Coast […]
From the campaigns of State Senator Craig Wilcox ,State Rep. Tom Weber and Lake County Board candidate John Muellner:
Today I found a long Fox News story featuring Prairie Grove’ proposed Battery Farm. Here is the summary: That prompted me to listen to the last Prairie Grove District 46 Grade School Board’s budget meeting. (It’s on YouTube.) Business Manager Joseph Bailey […]
From the Lake in the Hills Polilce:
From the Illinois Department of Natural Resources: Illinois Conservation Foundation Inducts 2026 Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame Honorees SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Conservation Foundation has announced four new inductees into the Illinois Outdoor Hall of Fame, recognizing their contributions to conservation and […]