From the U.S. Attorney: CREATOR OF DIGITAL ASSET KISHU INU INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY OPERATING $9 MILLION “RUG PULL” FRAUD SCHEME CHICAGO — The creator of the digital asset Kishu Inu has been indicted in federal court in Chicago for allegedly operating a […]
From the U.S. Attorney: CO-CREATOR OF DARK WEB MARKETPLACE SENTENCED TO 40 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON CHICAGO — A Virginia man who co-created and operated “Empire Market”—a dark web marketplace that enabled users to anonymously buy and sell illegal goods and services—has been […]
Ad paid for by the Skinner Campaign Fund.
Driving down to East Dundee to pick up former State Rep. DeLoris Doederlein last week,I noticed 4 by 4 signd in oppositiion to the District 300 School District referendum. If you look at the bottom of the sign, it says, “Paid for […]
From McHenry County: Assessment Notices Posted for Seneca and Burton Townships WOODSTOCK, Ill. – Assessment notices have been posted online for property owners in Seneca and Burton Townships. Property owners may access their assessment by visiting the McHenry County Property Tax Inquiry […]
From Kirk Donald, Vice Chairman of the McHenry County Republican Party Kirk Donald: The Lady and the Tiger McHenry County now have the choice to open one of two doors, one will have a beautiful lady behind the door, and you will […]
The draft minutes of the Planning, Environment & Development Committee meeting today”
From Algonquin Police: Traffic Crash, Route 31 at Route 62 [Algonquin, IL] – On 10/05/26 at 1:43 p.m., the Algonquin Police Department was dispatched to Route 31 (Bypass) at the Route 62 bridge for a vehicle crash with injuries. Upon arrival, it […]
It’s that time of year when I can remember the early 1990’s in Lakewood when one could not sleep with one’s windows open. It was worse than the worst day of Canadian smoke. Back when Governor Richard B. Ogilvie was in office, […]
In the 1974 Regiional Transportation Authority law, Chicago Democrats proposed a parking tax. While the tax woud be imposed region-wide, most of the parking lots that charged were in Chicago. This idea of social engineers to cut automobile use (presumeably driving some […]
From Illinois Politico: Republican state Sen. Darby Hills is out with an ad calling attention to how she was willing to break from the GOP to vote on a gun safety bill. It’s a move to broaden her appeal beyond the GOP […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
You can read the text of the resolution below: Ordinance Establishing a Temporary Twelve (12)-Month Moratorium on Applications for Data Centers within Unincorporated McHenry County WHEREAS, McHenry County is a body politic and corporate, organized and existing under the laws of the […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: Senator DeWitte Receives Illinois Municipal League’s Municipal Visionary Award West Dundee, Illinois – State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) was recently honored by the Illinois Municipal League (IML) with its Municipal Visionary Award, recognizing his leadership in […]
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 […]