The following local artists and organization received grants:
From State Senator Craig Wilcox:
From the Chicago Sun-Times: “The four yes votes from Illinois came from U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski, Bill Foster, Brad Schneider and Eric Sorensen. “U.S. Reps. Lauren Underwood, Delia Ramirez, Mike Quigley, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Robin Kelly, Jonathan Jackson and Danny Davis voted against […]
From Illinois Policy Institute cartoonist Eric Allie:
From the Cary Police:
From the Marengo Police:
The Park and Ride Lot on Route 31 rarely has more than a couple of vehicles. Now four teens have figured out another use.
Marengo McHenry County Board President Marty Mohr shepherded county GOP candidates through seven taverns last Sunday to gather election petition signatures. Sheriff Robb Tadelman, Senator Dave Syverson, District 8 Candidate Marty Mohr, Riley Township PC Yvonne Daniels, Regional Superintendent of Schools Diana […]
From the Crystal Lake Police:
From the campaign of State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: McLaughlin, you may remember, was hung out to dry by the House Republican Leadership, probably because he challenged the existing leadership. Despite being the most vulnerable incumbent, McLaughlin was provided no financial assistance. He […]
Who is the strongest opponent to ICE? That seems to be the issue that two leftwing candidates for the 9th congressional district Democratic Party nomination to replace Jan Schakowsky will win the day next March. Or, maybe, it’s just them trying to […]
From the Illinois Family Institute comes an article written by.Fran Eaton. Illinois Adopts the Nation’s First Mandatory Mental Health Screening for Students This summer, Illinois became the first state in the nation to require public school students, grades three through twelve, to […]
At the Lake in the Hills Labor Day Parade, one try was a 1941 car. It was on the bed of a truck. It’s a 1941 Chevrolet, I believe. And it’s from the year before I was born. And, in much better […]
From Wonder Lake resident and former McHenry Towship Trustee: Open Letter To McHenry County Board Members: Even though Illinois law allows Township Supervisors to serve on County Boards, the eyes of every county board member should be focused on Board Member Mike […]
Frpm the U.S. Attorney: EXCHANGE OF GUNFIRE IN SUBURBAN CHICAGO PARKING LOT LEADS TO 20-YEAR FEDERAL PRISON SENTENCE CHICAGO — A man involved in an exchange of gunfire in a suburban Chicago parking lot has been sentenced to more than 20 years in […]
From State Rep. Sue Ness: Meet an IL-09 Congressional Candidate! Every year at my Lead Like Lincoln Breakfast Fundraiser, I invite an honorary Guest Speaker that has exemplified excellent leadership in their community. Past speakers have included Speaker of the House Emmanuel […]
From State Representative Joe Sosnowski: Local photographers encouraged to enter 69th District Photo Challenge; submissions due Nov. 14 ROCKFORD, Ill. – Are you a nature lover, architecture fanatic, or simply enjoy taking pictures everywhere you go around the community? If so, this challenge […]
From the Pritzker Administration: IDNR awards nearly $1 million in Natural Area Stewardship grants SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has awarded nearly $1 million in grants to support 15 stewardship programs managed by land trusts on land protected […]
From the Illinois Policy Institute: Food aid feeds almost 2M statewide in May, 1-in-3 in southern counties Enrollment in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program dropped by 3.2% in May. Still, nearly 2 million Illinoisans relied on federal food aid, with participation rates […]
From McHenry County GOPAC: McHenry County GOPAC Partners with Niko’s Red Mill Tavern to Host Celebration of Life Honoring Charlie Kirk WOODSTOCK, IL – McGOPAC (McHenry County GOP Political Action Committee) is proud to announce a heartfelt Celebration of Life in honor of Charlie […]
When Srtate senator Dan McConchie retired, Darby Hills was appointed to replace him. Here is part of her most recent newsletter: 21 Interns, 20,000 Doors, Countless Conversations Over the summer, my district office hosted 21 high school and college-aged interns who assisted […]
One woman brought a visual aide to the Public Comment section of the Crystal lake Grade School Board meeting concerning the possible censure of Lea Grover. Bonnie Johnson held an Invisible Chicago poster while speaking. “This is what democracy looks like” says […]
One of my favorite restaurants is Colonial Cafe. Unfortunately, the have left Crystal Lake and John Green demolished its structure to allow the assessed valuation to decrease in his proposed Tax Increment Financing District to decrease for the second year (one of […]
From the Sheriff: Corrections Officers Testing Announced Looking for a career that makes a difference? The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for Corrections Officers. Corrections Officers maintain the safety and security of our jail while ensuring proper care for those […]
From the Village of Algonquin: Algonquin to Host It’s Our Fox River Day at Cornish Park Residents invited to take part in Fox River cleanup and celebration. ALGONQUIN, IL – The Village of Algonquin will once again join the region-wide It’s Our […]
And here are some photos from the event in which Charlie Kim advanced his hopes to be selected to run against Democratic Party Congressman Bill Foster. Kim woman signing petition Over fifty were in attendance. Photos by Cynthia Schenk.
A partition party was held last night in Fox River Grove. I asked John Pletz if he attended and if he could send me some pictures. He brought notarized petitions for the candidates that he had collected signatures for. Joe Tirio’s petition. […]
After Lea Grover told of her background and a bit about her previous interaction with Charlie Kirk, eleven people spoke during the Public Comment period. (I gave a hand-written FOIA request for Grover’s statement the night of the meeting, but District 47 […]
From Jake Justen: The Crystal Lake city council approved $50,000 to install a sculpture at one of the roundabouts on Congress Parkway. It passed on a 5-1 vote, only Denise Smith voted against. I don’t know which intersection it will be installed at. The […]
I wouldn’t normally be publishing anything about a race for State Representative in the southernmost district in Illinois. But those press release–with accompanying death threat–deserves wide distribution. From GOP State Rep. candidate Joe DeBose: Joe DeBose: Death threats won’t keep him from […]