From Lake in the Hills: PFAS Class Action Litigation The Village received its first settlement disbursement from 3MCompany (“3M”) back in August of 2025. Since then, two additional settlement disbursement letters have been received from Dupont and Tyco. The gross value of […]
Before discussion of who should be appointed to rule the McHenry Township and Harvard Fire Protection Districts, Brian Sager, whole was defeated in the GOP primary, asked that the Committee go into Executive Session. Pam Althoff, chairing the Committee, was uncomfortable with […]
Remember when Democrats voted not to raise gasoline taxes and mandated that a sticker about the tax abatement be placed on every gas pump? Now comes Chevron with agas pump message to California customers: From Unleash Prosperity Hotline Issue #1519
From State Senator Sue Rezin: Senate Passes Legislation to Help Patients Access Prescriptions Illinois patients could soon have an easier time accessing needed medications under legislation recently passed by the Illinois Senate.Senate Bill 3213, filed by Senator Steve McClure, addresses situations where […]
From the Village of Lake in the Hills: Rededication of Veterans Memorial set for Memorial Day LAKE IN THE HILLS — The newly rebuilt Veterans Memorial next to Village Hall will be formally rededicated this Memorial Day. A public ceremony is scheduled […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District” Work Van Catches Fire On Friday, May 22, 2026, at 8:02 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was dispatched to the 400 block of W. Judd Street after multiple 911 callers reported a vehicle fire. Firefighters arrived within […]
From the Huntley Fire Protection District: Barn Fire on Church Road On Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:44 a.m., the Huntley Fire Protection District responded to the 14800 block of Church Road in unincorporated Huntley for reports of a structure fire. Firefighters […]
From Illinois House Republicans: Davidsmeyer, Keicher Outline House Republican Budget Priorities SPRINGFIELD – Today, at a Capitol news conference, House Assistant Republican Leader C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Murrayville) and House Republican Conference Chair Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) outlined Illinois House Republicans’ budget priorities as the May 31 deadline for […]
From the U.S. Attorney: CHICAGO MAN SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR CYBERSTALKING FORMER ROMANTIC PARTNERS CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for cyberstalking and harassing former romantic partners. VINCENT STORME threatened […]
Back in the 1950’s when my family moved to Crystal Lake, Illinois has 26 Members of Congress. Now, a projection of population trends prior to the 2030 United States Census indicates Illinois will be down to 15. From Unleash Prosperity Hotline Issue #1519: […]
The Chicago Tribune is reporting that it has purchased the Daily Herald. Here is what the Paddock’s Board of Directors said an email to employees, according to the Tribune This has been a long and arduous road, beginning more than a year […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: Representative La Ha, Senator DeWitte Celebrate Passage of SB3016 Springfield, IL – State Representative Nicole La Ha (R-Homer Glen) and State Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) are honored to announce the passage of Senate Bill 3016 through the Illinois House […]
Can’t remember where I found the following information, probably an op-ed piece in he Chicago Tribune: If there are 72,000 in Cook County, how many warrants are outstanding in McHenry County? The Sheriff’s De;prtment says it was 3,395 as of April 1st. […]
During my second eight years in the Illinois House of Representatives, Democrat Mike Madigan was in charge for all but two years. Budgets would be downloaded to our computers and I would immediately start scanning the pages from back to front. (I […]
Kat Abughazaleh and five others first charged with felonies for their actions in front of the Broadview ICE Detention Center which were reduced to misdemeanors now faces no charges The U.S. Attorney revealed that when the first Grand Jury refused to indict, […]
Fro the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Fall Victim in Bull Valley On Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:12 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 200 block of Cold Springs Road in Bull Valley for a reported victim of a fall. While […]
From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: State Reps. Jennifer Sanalitro, Martin McLaughlin, Jason Bunting Defend Illinois Municipalities; Speak Out Against Pritzker’s BUILD Plan SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representatives Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington), Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) and Jason Bunting (R-Emington) participated in a press conference on […]
Frm the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL GRAND JURY IN CHICAGO RETURNS INDICTMENT AGAINST OPERATION MIDWAY BLITZ DEFENDANT FOR ALLEGED VEHICLE-RAMMING ATTACK ON FEDERAL IMMIGRATION AGENT CHICAGO – A federal grand jury in Chicago has returned an indictment charging a man with using a […]
The theme of this video is that people don’t have to be MEGA to vote for Spencer Pratt. Jessica stepped on a needle at the playground the other day. “Have you been Downtown lately? It looks like an episode of the Walking […]
From the Crystal Lake Fire/Rescue Department: Traumatic Injury – 1100 Block of Alexandra Blvd. Crystal Lake, IL – Crystal Lake Fire Rescue (CLFR) was dispatched to an elementary school [Woods Creek] in the 1100 block of Alexandra Blouvard for a juvenile who […]
From Kirk Donald – Vice Chairman McHenry County Republican Party: llinois has an incredibly rich heritage with Republican presidents, Abraham Lincoln having adopted Springfield as his home, Ulysses S. Grant recruiting Union soldiers and leading his first successful attack against the Confederates […]
Democrats on Kane County Board Decide to Hike Property Taxes 2.7%–the Maximum Allowed by the Tax Cap
The Chicago Tribune reports in a very long article that the Board plans to hike resl estate taxes by the maximum allowed under the Property Tax Cap. That number is determined by the increase in the Consumer Price Index–2,7% this year. While […]
From a text: This is something we can both agree on. We have too many politicians and not enough Patriots in Congress. Too many establishment insiders. Too many self-serving elected officials and not enough servant leaders who put the American people first. […]
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From the Huntley Fire Protection District: Trash Compactor Fire At 7:04 p.m. the Huntley Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported dumpster fire at the Amazon Distribution facility located at 11500 Freeman Rd. Based off information gathered, the response was upgraded […]
From Legal Insurrection: Civil Liberty Group Sues Illinois Over License Required to Buy Guns, Ammunition “But requiring people to get permission from the government in advance even to obtain a gun for hunting or for self-defense in the home is outrageous. The […]
From the campaign of State Repl Marty McLaughlin: The event will be held at Tavola Italiana inn Lake Barrington on June 3rd. The cost is $75/ $125 for two.
From the McHenry County Health Department: McHenry County Department of Health seeking public input for updates to Public Health Ordinance MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is proposing revisions to the McHenry County Public Health Ordinance and is […]
From State Rep. Sue Ness: Ness Bill Strengthening Savings for Illinoisans With Disabilities Sent to Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to improve disability savings and services, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, (sic) is sending a bill to the governor for consideration promoting access […]
From The Center Square: Pritzker: Trump war to blame for high gas prices By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says everyone is paying more for gas because of President Donald Trump’s military action in Iran, […]