The Northwest Herald headline read: McHenry could become 2nd county in Illinois, after Cook, to be home rule – if voters approve The reporter apparently did not do much homework on what Home Rule is all about. The article reports that the desire for […]
In one of those “you can’t get to Chicago from here” situations, Metra has announced that there will be no passenger service on July 19th. At least it’s a Sunday. The reason? It’s because because of construction at a crossing in Des […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: New Law Establishes AI Safety and Transparency Standards A new Illinois law I was proud to support this year will establish safety, transparency, and accountability standards for some of the nation’s leading artificial intelligence companies. Senate Bill […]
Which one? It’s True Value. The organization has a facility in Cary. The Chicago headquarters will be moved to Fort Wayne, Indiana. It will join Caterpillar, Boeing, Morton Salt, Tyson Foods, and Citadel in leaving the state while JB Pritzker is Governor.
From the U.S. Attorney: SUBURBAN CHICAGO MAN SENTENCED TO MORE THAN THREE YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR THREATENING TO KILL MULTIPLE PUBLIC OFFICIALS CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for making […]
From the Illinois Tollway: Illinois Tollway Proposes New Capital Program and Updated Toll Rates [Note that the headline does not indicate that tolls will skyrocket.] The Illinois Tollway has proposed its next long-term capital program, Driving Connections, a 15-year, $26.5 billion investment […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: Public Hearing on Proposed Tollway Hikes Scheduled in Huntley The Illinois Tollway is holding a series of public hearings across the transit region to collect public input on a proposed increase in toll rates to pay for […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcos: Senator Craig Wilcox to Host ICASH Unclaimed Property Event in McHenry Woodstock, IL— State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is partnering with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office on Wednesday, July 22, with hopes of connecting residents of the 32nd […]
From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: Martin McLaughlin to Introduce “Truth in Toll Transparency Act” BARRINGTON, Ill. — State Representative Martin McLaughlin announced today that he will introduce the Truth in Toll Transparency Act, legislation requiring the Illinois Tollway to clearly post toll rates where […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Motorcycle Crash Results in Serious Injuries On Sunday, July 12, 2026, at 12:56 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 10100 block of Lucas Road in unincorporated Woodstock for a reported motor vehicle crash with injuries. […]
Way back when, I introduced a bill to make any entity who received more than half of its budget from public services would be subject to the Freedom of Information Act. The Daily Herald even ran an editorial cartoon on the effort […]
From Wisconsin U.S. Senator Ron Johnson: The Biggest Government Scandal that Legacy Media Won’t Cover Written by U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI) On April 29, 2026, as chairman of the U.S. Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, I held a hearing and released […]
From Illinois Policy: Pritzker doubled your gas tax and is sitting on the money The law promised major infrastructure improvements, but the state’s roads aren’t in any better shape than when it took effect seven years ago. by Jess Plowman The state has […]
From the IL Tenth Wrap-Up: It’s Not Football WRITTEN by Keith Brin Let there be no equivocation: America owns the name, “football.” I don’t care that football evolved out of rugby and soccer. I don’t care that it came later as a professional […]
From McHenry County: McHenry County Wins Award for Fiscal Year 2026 Budget WOODSTOCK, Ill. –McHenry County once again earned international recognition for its award-winning budget document. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada bestowed the coveted Distinguished Budget […]
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Champaign has indicted local State Rep. Carol Ammons and her husband ,Aaron, who is the Campaign County Clerk. See https://www.mchenrycountyblog.com/wp-admin/edit.php?s=Champaign&post_status=all&post_type=post&action=-1&m=0&cat=0&paged=1&action2=-1 Full statement from Rep. Carol Ammons: “On July 8, 2026, a federal grand jury returned an indictment […]
From the Department of Homeland Security: DHS Requires States to Adopt Common-Sense Election Security Measures Before Receiving Federal Funds Protecting the nation’s critical infrastructure – including election security – is a top priority for President Trump and Secretary Mullin WASHINGTON – The […]
From The Center Square: Illinois lawmaker, husband indicted over alleged kickback scheme By Sean Reed (The Center Square) – An Illinois state representative faces multiple counts of wire fraud and providing a false statement, according to a federal indictment released Tuesday night. State […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Chicago Man Convicted of Plotting to Kill Two Witnesses in Cousin’s Murder Trial CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been convicted on federal murder-for-hire charges for plotting to kill two potential witnesses in his cousin’s murder trial. In […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL JUDGE SENTENCES MAN TO FOUR YEARS IN PRISON FOR $2 MILLION COVID-RELIEF FRAUD CHICAGO – A man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for submitting—and teaching others how to submit—false Covid-relief loan applications on […]
From the Crystal Lake Fire Recue Department: Vehicle Fire w/ Haz-Mat – S. Route 31 Southbound off-ramp near Northwest Highway Crystal Lake, IL – Crystal Lake Fire Rescue (CLFR) was dispatched for a vehicle fire located on the southbound off-ramp of S. […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Natural Gas Main Incident at Daybreak Ridge and Riverwoods Drive On Friday, July 10, 2026, at 12:42 p.m., emergency crews responded to the area of Daybreak Ridge and Riverwoods Drive in Woodstock after a contractor struck a […]
From the Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts: Residential Structure Fire on North Hale Street On Friday, July 10, 2026, at 9:10 a.m., the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts were dispatched to the 1100 block of N. Hale Street in Marengo for a […]
From State Senator Dave Syverson and State Rep. Jeff Keicher: Syverson and Keicher Condemn Illinois Sanctuary Policies After 9-Year-Old Girl is Kidnapped and Sexually Assaulted by an Illegal Immigrant in Pingree Grove CHERRY VALLEY – State Senator Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) and State Representative […]
From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: State Representative Martin McLaughlin Encourages 52nd District Communities to Register for PFAS Settlement Program Before July 15 Deadline LAKE BARRINGTON, IL — State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R–Barrington Hills) is urging municipalities, public water systems, and other eligible […]
From U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY Office of Public Affairs:: ICE Asks Governor J.B. Pritzker and Illinois Sanctuary Politicians to Not Release Illegal Alien Arrested After Kidnapping and Sexually Assaulting a 9-Year-Old Girl This illegal alien entered the country illegally under the Biden Administration WASHINGTON – The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) […]
From Joseph Ricciardi of Crystal Lake Writing in Defense of Kevin Werner: Having served as President of D46 for 4 years, and having worked with Mr. Werner directly, I find your article extremely offensive and harmful both to Mr. Werner and the […]
From Republican opponent to Lauren Underwood for Congress: “How about it Rep. Lauren Underwood, will you stand with me calling for the Resignation of Wheatland Township Road District Commissioner, Harry Benton? “Will you call for the full disclosure of the Harry Benton […]
From the State’s Attorney: ELGIN MAN SENTENCED TO 14 YEARS IN PRISON FOR FENTANYL-RELATED DEATHS OF TWO MCHENRY COUNTY RESIDENTS McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on July 8, 2026, Jarrail Ford-Gresham, 36, of Elgin, Illinois, was sentenced to […]
From the JB Pritzker Administration: HFS announces new coverage for Licensed Certified Professional Midwife Services Birthing persons enrolled in the Illinois Medicaid program will have access to prenatal and postnatal care that includes education, counseling to support maternal healthcare in the state […]
