From the State’s Attorney: MCHENRY WOMAN SENTENCED TO FOURTEEN YEARS IN DUI CRASH THAT KILLED 24-YEAR-OLD MAN IN ISLAND LAKE McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on February 5, 2026, Christine S. Eilers, 51, of McHenry, Illinois was sentenced […]
The court order from the Appellate Court on Severino’s appeal from a DuPage Circuit Judge rejecting his appeal to appear on the Republican primary ballot: Severino sent this email to me yesterday: The case was filed in bad faith. We had the […]
From The Center Square: WATCH: Senate Dems: ‘We in Illinois need to tax’ (The Center Square) – Illinois Senate Democrats are pushing for higher taxes on digital advertising, billionaires and corporations. At the Illinois Capitol this week, senators announced their plans for […]
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From the Coroner: McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office was contacted on December 31, 2025 to investigate a motor vehicle accident that occurred around the 17000 block on Rt. 173 in unincorporated Harvard. The vehicle was on fire, […]
From the Chicago Sun-Times comes this information: “…Auburn Gresham Apartments, a new $47 million affordable housing development built where the 1926 retail building fell in. The 60-unit complex is made up of two buildings — one at 838 W. 79th St. and […]
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About 1970, under the Administration of Governor Richard V. Ogilvie, a law was passed bannig open burnings. It lasted about two years. Now comes a similar effort to which gubernatorial hopeful Darin Bailey takes offense.’ Darren Bailey: Hands off our campfires! Louisville, […]
Elgin State Rep. then, State senator John Friedland had the largest legislative pension at one point. How did that happen to a person not in leadership? He controlled appointments to the Elgin Sanitary District. That came about because of a law I […]
From the State Treasurer: Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs Makes $1.5 Billion in Investment Earnings for State Portfolio During 2025 Another $882 million for cities, school districts through Illinois Funds The State Treasurer’s Office made $1.5 billion in investment earnings from the state […]
From the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department: Structure Fire 383-426 Ambassador Circle Crystal Lake, IL – Crystal Lake Fire Rescue (CLFR) was dispatched to a six-unit residential complex for an activated fire alarm. Upon arrival, fire crews rapidly identified the activated fire […]
From the U.S. Attorney in the Southern District of NewYork: Former CEO of First Brands Group, LLC, Patrick James, and Former Senior Executive, Edward James, Deceived Multiple Banks and Direct Lenders Through Fake Collateral, Double- and Triple-Pledged Assets, and Misleading Financial Statements […]
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From Politico Illinois: Phil Andrews, Jeff Cohen, Kat Abughazaleh, Daniel Biss, Bushra Amiwala and Laura Fine participated in a campaign forum on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2026, in Evanston.., Shia Kapos/POLITICO EVANSTON, Ill. — A political forum that began politely turned raucous Wednesday evening […]
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From the State’s Attorney: (MCHENRY COUNTY ILLINOIS 2/4/2026) – McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announces that on (2/4/2026) a McHenry County Grand Jury returned the following indictments: 2025CF001008 ANTHONY P MAGRO Lake In the Hills Police Department 2/24/2026 9:00 AM ChargesRETAIL […]
From the Turnberry Country Club disconnection ruling by Judge Costello: “[Village President Dave] Stavropoulos contended that if current trends continue Lakewood will have a 1.4 million deficit within four years.” See page 5 for the quote.
From Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen: Three Government-Controlled Causes of “Un-Affordability” As far back as Apostle Matthew’s account of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, it’s been said that “It rains on the just and the unjust”. I’m probably the last person who ought to […]
I can only find the latest television on X. You can view this “dark money” ad with the sponsorship of “Elect Democratic Women” here. And below are the highlights:
Lawmakers discuss budget, spending, tax credits as Illinois Senate returns (The Center Square) – State Sen. Darby Hills, R-Barrington Hills, said her priorities are centered around protecting kids and families, keeping communities safe and making life easier and more affordable for families. […]
A letter from Lakewood Village President Dave Stavropoulos to residents: COMMUNITY NOTICETURNBERRY / FIRST LEAP HOLDINGS DISCONNECTION,OWNERSHIP CONDUCT,AND NEXT STEPS The Village of Lakewood is issuing this community notice regarding the Turnberry Golf Clubproperty and a recent court decision allowing disconnection (or […]
From Lake in the Hills: Lake in the Hills Police Department Relocating toNew Headquarters on February 5, 2026 Lake in the Hills, IL – The Lake in the Hills Police Department is preparing to relocate from its current building at 1115 Crystal […]
(MCHENRY COUNTY ILLINOIS – McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announces that on (1/29/2026) a McHenry County Grand Jury returned the following indictments: CASE NUMBER DEFENDANT/CHARGE INVESTIGATING AGENCY NEXT EVENT2026CF000017 KATHIE L ZAREMBA Marengo Police Department 2/3/2026 9:00 AM ChargesAGGRAVATED DRIVING UNDER […]
From the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability February report: “Illinois estate tax receipts have risen sharply in recent years and are showing especially strong growth in the current fiscal year, with year-to-date collections up more than 60% compared with the same […]
From U.S. Senate hopeful Don Tracy: Don Tracy: Another $1 Billion in Medicare Fraud Shows That Oversight and Accountability Matter CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors in Chicago have filed charges accusing multiple foreign nationals of orchestrating elaborate Medicare and health insurance fraud schemes that siphoned more […]
From McHenry County: For the 27th straight year, McHenry County has received a Certificate of Achievement from the Government Finance Officers Association for its annual comprehensive financial report. The award is the highest recognition the GFOA offers for government accounting and financial reporting. […]
From Republican Congressman Darin LaHood: LaHood Secures Nearly $19 Million for Critical Projects in the 16th District Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) announced that he secured nearly $19 million for community and infrastructure projects in the 16th District during the House of […]
This chart was found on Unleash Prosperity Hotline Issue #1443: It shows the ten worst states on job growth from Februrary 2020 through December 2025.
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Here’s what Capitol Fax posted: Daily Herald | Democratic hopefuls in 9th Congressional District divided on Gaza: Chicagoans Justin Ford, Mike Simmons and Kat Abughazaleh, and Skokie resident Bushra Amiwala insisted [genocide is] happening in Gaza. […] Three other candidates — Daniel […]