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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
From the Crystal Lake Police: Crystal Lake Police Investigate Possession of Child Sex Abuse Material On September 24, 2026, the Crystal Lake Police Department executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1600 block of Carlemont Drive. The matter initially came […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Federal Judge Sentences Man to 25 Years in Prison for Sex Trafficking and Abusing a Minor CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for sex trafficking and abusing a 16-year-old […]
One year the Illinois Environmental Council reported that I had a 100% voting record on issues that meant the most to the organization. Now, I find myself wondering if the IEC has sold its soul. Last week, I published a critique by […]
From the campaign of Chris Lauzen: Lauzen Calls for In-depth Public Debate for Kane County Treasurer One-minute response limits are not sufficient for candidates seeking responsibility for investing $350 million in County funds and collecting $1.7 billion in property taxes from 200,000 taxpayers, […]
From the Pritzker Administrstion: Governor Pritzker Announces LIHEAP Application for Utility Bill Assistance Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) available for income qualified households beginning October 1, 2026 CHICAGO – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity […]
From the Cary Police:
With early voting starting on Thursday, I’d like to share why I oppose the Home Rule referendum. While the referendum is only advisory, on the McHenry County Board agenda the night it was passed was a mandatory Home Rule referendum. My concern […]
From the campaign of Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Don Tracy: News-Gazette Columnist Highlights Juliana Stratton’s Inconsistency on Debates SPRINGFIELD — News-Gazette columnist Jim Dey just spelled it out: Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton only wants to use debates to pander to her […]
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