From The Center Square: IL U.S. Rep. LaHood reacts to protesters’ Medicaid concerns (The Center Square) – Dozens of people gathered and marched to Illinois U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood’s office in Normal to protest what he described as Congress’ responsibility to eliminate […]
From The Center Square: Legislation would mandate public schools be equipped with silent alarms (The Center Square) – Illinois may join a growing number of states that would equip public schools with silent panic alarms in case of an emergency. New […]
II guess I was a new (very temporary) member of the Deep State in 1966-67. A Civil Service Management Intern hire at the United States Bureau of the Budget, I was assigned the Small Business Administration’s budget. In 1964, my father had […]
CPA Tim Beck of McHenry Township set Crystal Lake County Board member off with his critique of McHenry County NOW’s “We Resist’ demonstration on Randall Road. Collilns’ rebuttal inspired a rejoinder from Crystal Lake County Board member Terri Greeno I’m wondering if […]
A Chicago 24-year old spit on a Cary officer after being stopped for From the Cary Police Department Arrest Date – 04/20/2025, Arrest Time – 3:40 PM Arrest Location – PEARL ST / DAVIS LN Arrestee Name – MONTOYA-MANZANARES, ISMAEL, Sex -M, […]
From the State’s Attorney: ERIC ULLRICH SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION FOR INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER AND COMMUNICATING WITH A WITNES The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that Eric Ullrich, 52, of Richmond, IL was sentenced to 12 […]
From the Health Department: McHenry County is Accepting Lead Safe Homes Applications WOODSTOCK, Ill. – McHenry County residents with lead paint in their homes still have time to enroll in the Lead Safe Homes Program to remove it. In order to be […]
The Black female first-term State Representative JB Pritzker picked from obscurity to run as his candidate for Lieutenant Governor in 2017, Juliana Stratton, is his now candidate to replace U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. Durbin was Pritzker’s only serious rival in Illinois Democratic […]
From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District: Fifteen Fire Departments Renders Assistance At approximately 7:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) responded to a reported structure fire in the 2200 block of N. Ringwood Road in unincorporated […]
From the State’s Attorney: ARTURO MARTINEZ-ORTIZ IS SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR PREDATORY CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT OF A CHILD The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on April 25, 2025, Arturo Martinez-Ortiz, 59, of Riverside, […]
From the State’s Attorney: GERMAN ARMENTA-RUIZ SENTENCED TO TWELVE YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that German Armenta-Ruiz, 59, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced to twelve years in the Illinois […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
Emil Jones III was on trial for solicitiin a $5,000 bribe and a no-work job for an ex-intern. The Tribune reports, “Jones agreed to accept $5,000 in campaign funding from Maani in exchange for Jones agreeing not to file a bill calling […]
From the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: McHenry Mass Transportation Alert Transit in Northeastern Illinois is facing a funding crisis starting next year due to Federal COVID relief funding running out in 2026, as well as the general underinvestment on the State […]
FrOm State Rep. Jeff Keicher: House Republicans Glad Democrats Want to Join the Conversation to Make Illinois More Competitive SPRINGFIELD – The Republican members of the House Revenue and Finance Committee, State Representatives Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) and Travis Weaver (R-Edwards), […]
From the Marengo Police: At approximately 2:30 PM on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 3701 Doty Rd, Woodstock, IL, the Marengo Police Department arrested Mauricio Lopez, 28, of E. Grant Hwy, Marengo, for the following alleged offenses; Mauricio Lopez was transferred to […]
Found on the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce website:
From the Harvard Fire Protection District: Overnight Crash with Critical Injuries on Route 14 On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 1:34 a.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District responded to the 7800 block of Route 14 for a report of a vehicle crash. […]
From WBBM-TV: “Gov. JB Pritzker ordered a series of steps that could eventually see Illinois boycott companies owned or controlled by the Salvadorian government.” No companies controlled by El Salvador’s government are mentioned in the story.
From McHenry County Board member Terri Greeno: A Conservative Response to Democrat Collins’ Editorial on the “We Resist” Rally and Democratic Values The recent editorial defending McHenry County NOW’s “We Resist” rally presents a skewed view of conservative principles and policies. It’s […]
McHenry County could be in for a big budget surprise if is brought into and loses a class action suit seeking compensation for the difference between the back taxes collected and the market value of the property upon which such taxes were […]
From Sheriff’s Department:
From the Police Department of the Village of Johnsburg: “Prohibited or Unlicensed Motorized Recreational Vehicle” Alert; No Pedals, No Play on a Public Way! Prohibited or Unlicensed Motorized Recreational Vehicle anywhere within the municipal boundaries of the Village of Johnsburg. Any vehicle that […]
From the Woodstock Police: Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon On Wednesday, April 16th at 9:27 PM, it was reported to the Woodstock Police Department that a verbal altercation had occurred in the 200 block of Main St. During the verbal altercation, […]
From the FBI: WASHINGTON – The Justice Department, together with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), today announced a $300 million settlement with Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walgreen Co. and various subsidiaries (collectively, […]
From the Woodsotck Fire/Rescue District: Motorcycle Crash on Washington Street On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 6:19 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and Woodstock Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 14 and Washington Street in Woodstock for a reported motorcycle crash. Washington […]
Both Dick Durbin and Jan Schakowsky are 80-years old. Both let it be know today that they are not up for another campaign. Having a couple of folks leak her plans led to a statement that she will decide in the coming […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog:
From the campaign of Congressman Darin LaHood: LaHood Campaign Statement on Sen. Durbin’s Retirement Senator Durbin’s retirement was long overdue. For decades, Illinoisans have known him as the face of Washington dysfunction — pushing While we wish him well in retirement, Illinoisans […]
From the U.S, Attorney: Suburban Chicago Police Officer Charged With Covid-Relief Fraud CHICAGO – A suburban Chicago police officer has been indicted for allegedly fraudulently obtaining Covid-relief loans and concealing the proceeds in his bankruptcy case. An indictment returned Monday in U.S. […]