From The Center Square: Census data: IL losing 18 and under at faster rate than NY, CA By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The latest data on Illinois’ population trends shows the state losing more people 18 and […]
From the Sheriff: ‘Speeding Catches Up With You’ Woodstock, IL – The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office today announced it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up […]
From McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio: Born from tyranny. Built to survive it. Most people know the Soviet Union had a constitution. Fewer realize that, on paper, it looked strong. It guaranteed freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of […]
From Marengo’s Cynthia Allen Schenk comes the email below concerning a rodeo at a farm about halfway between Route 176 and Lucas Road on Route 47, 4420 Route 47 to be exact, just north of Whispering Springs Kennel and Pet Resort. It […]
From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District: The McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) was dispatched at 10:21 p.m. on July 3, 2026, to the 5000 block of Pyndale Drive in the City of McHenry for a reported structure fire. Fire crews […]
From WBEZ’ Kayaks, canoes and paddleboards: 17 great places to explore, see wildlife and find solace on the water in Chicago and the suburbs Nippersink Creek Where: McHenry County. What to know: This is a narrow, curving creek that cuts through the nature-rich […]
From Woodstock’s Richard Rostrom:of The Response: Independence Day more than white guys signing piece of paper Chance for author to take up to four for free showing of Young Washington On July 4, 1776, a bunch of old white guys met to […]
From the Crystal Lake Police: CL-26-012231 6/30/2026 BALL, KYALE DEMETRIS S. CARPENTER ST, CHICAGO, IL 720-5/16-1 THEFT ARREST LOCATION: Main St/ Woodstock St , Crystal Lake IL TURNED OVER TO: MCSO CL-26-01223 6/30/2026 BARBER, JAVERREA DONNELL 6840 S MARSHFIELD AVE 2 CHICAGO, […]
The Administrative Services Committee is laying the wish of tax hiking McHenry County Board members out for everyone to see. Here are two items on July 8th at 8:30: 6.1Resolution Requesting the Submission of a Binding Question of Public Policy to the […]
Written by Wonder Lake’s Bob Anderson: Dear Eileen O’Neill Burke, Cook County States Attorney, I am asking for a writ of mandamus to remove the Thornton Township Supervisor, Senator Napoleon Harris III, from the office of Thornton Township Supervisor because of this […]
I read somewhere that many governors were being request to submit items to be included in a time capsule to be opened at the 500th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here’s what I found wolud be the Illinois […]
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY ANDREW S. BOUTROS ANNOUNCES RESULTS FROM OPERATION NEW DAWN: 179 DEFENDANTS CHARGED IN APPROXIMATELY SIXTY DAYS AS PART OF FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND SPRING AND SUMMER ANTI-VIOLENCE INITIATIVE IN CHICAGO AREA CHICAGO — Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District […]
From the Cary Fire Protection District: Driver Extricated Following Two-Vehicle Crash On Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 10:35 a.m., the Cary Fire Protection District was dispatched to the intersection of Crystal Street and West Main Street in Cary for a reported traffic […]
Letter to the Tribune Editor, printed with permission of sender Bob Anderson: In regards to: Benton asked to resign amid harassment claims. By Jeremy Gorner, 7/2/2026 Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is right to ask Representative Harry Benton to resign from […]
From the FBI: FBI Increases Reward Ahead of Fifth Anniversary of Chrys Carvajal’s Murder Chrys Carvajal was on leave from the Army National Guard on July 3, 2021, when he was approached by Joseph Matos and another alleged Milwaukee Kings gang member on […]
From Algonquin Police: The Algonquin Police Department begins Fourth of July crackdown on impaired drivers and seat belt law violators Algonquin, IL – The Algonquin Police Department announced plans for Independence Day traffic enforcement with afocus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The […]
I notice, especially in Lake in the Hills Polilce reports, that teens under 18 are being arrested from driving 26-34 miles pre hour over the speed limit; LA-26-0075306/29/2026 9:05:46 PM TRAFFIC STOP JAMES R RAKOW RD / PYOTT RDOfc. Molo Torres, Uriel; […]
From State Rep. Jeff Keicher: Rep. Keicher Announces Summer Traveling Office Hours Series To assist 70th District residents interested in asking questions or sharing concerns about state issues or legislation, State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) invites you to attend a Traveling Office Hours event with […]
From the U.S. Attorney: ALLEGED MEMBER OF CRIMINAL CYBER HACKING GROUP “SCATTERED SPIDER” ARRESTED IN FINLAND AND EXTRADITED TO UNITED STATES CHICAGO — An alleged member of the criminal cyber hacking group Scattered Spider has been arrested in Finland and extradited to […]
From the Center Square: Illinois second in local fines and forfeitures (The Center Square) – A new report has found Illinois ranks second among all U.S. states in per-capita fines and forfeitures collected by local governments. Vittorio Nastasi, director of criminal justice […]
From the Harvard Fire Protection District: Residential Structure Fire on North Division Street On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 6:49 p.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District responded to the 700 block of North Division Street for a reported house fire. Firefighters arrived […]
From Lake in the Hills Police: LA-26-007407 M 6/26/2026 12:51:50 AM DRUG MILLER RD / HEARTLAND GATE INVESTIGATION Ofc. Meza Skepnek, Kyle A.; M/W; 23 years of age; Andover Ct., South Elgin. Charges: TURNED OVER TO MCHENRY COUNTY JAIL = = = […]
The last Hme Rule referendum I can remember was Lakewood’s. I can’t remember when it was, but the impetus was to gain the ability to levy more taxes without a referendum. Home Rule is being discussed by McHenry County officials. Proponents will […]
From the campaign of Diane Harris, Republican candidate for Secretary of State: JOLIET, IL — Diane Harris today announced her candidacy for Illinois Secretary of State. Harris currently serves as a trustee for both Joliet Junior College and the Joliet Public Library, […]
McHenry County Board Chairman Mike Buehler informed McHenry County Board that the current Regional Transportation Authority Board member Brian Sager will continue in the role in the newly-authorized Northern Illinois Transportation Authority, . Sager is a member of the McHenry County Board […]
From State Senator Chris Balkema: While Other States Cut Taxes, Illinois Falls Behind Families across the country are getting tax relief as states continue reducing their income tax burdens. This year alone, 13 states have enacted income tax cuts, continuing a trend […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox:
An enormous amout of work went into Block Club Chicago’s analysis of uses of force by Homeland Security Immigration Officers during Midway Blitz. It does not overstate the interactions of DHS employees to say they did not cover themselves with glory. The […]
From the U.S. Attorney inthe Central Dilstrict of Illinois: Vermilion County Woman Fined and Sentenced to Probation for Voting Twice in Federal Election URBANA, Ill. – A Hoopeston, Illinois, woman, Brenda Knuth, 61, was sentenced on June 26, 2026, to three years […]
From the Coroner: McHenry County Coroner’s Office Investigating Death of Motorcycle Accident McHenry County Coroner Dr. Michael Rein announced that the McHenry County Coroner’s Office was notified by McHenry Police Department at approximately 3:30 a.m. on June 28, 2026, regarding the death […]