From the McHenry County Health Department: McHenry County Department of Health shares results of 7th Annual Operation Dropbox donation drive MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is pleased to announce the results of the 7th Annual Operation Dropbox […]
From State Senate Craig Wilcox: Lawmakers Pass Ticket Sale Consumer Protection Bills As the Illinois General Assembly wrapped up the spring 2026 legislative session, lawmakers approved two measures aimed at strengthening consumer protections in the online ticket sales and resale market. I […]
take a look at this proposal from a Chicago Democrat: The proposal is to name an honorary street for Barak Obama next to Trump Tower. Idea comes from Ald. Brendan Reilly (42nd).
From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: Rep. Martin McLaughlin Reaffirms Opposition to Proposed AI Data Center Near Residential Communities HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL — State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R- Lake Barrington) addressed the Hoffman Estates Village Board this evening, reiterating his opposition to the proposed […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FORMER SUBURBAN CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER SENTENCED TO MORE THAN FIVE YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON ON CORRUPTION CHARGES CHICAGO — A former suburban Chicago police officer has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison for conspiring […]
From Illinois Policy: The state saw a drop of over 10% in the period from 2014 to 2024, five times the national rate Illinois public schools are losing students at a faster rate than in nearly every other state. From fall 2014 […]
From conservation groiups in McHenry County: This year Pollinator Week is celebrated June 22-28 Pollinator Week is an annual celebration to raise awareness for pollinators and spread the word about what we can do to protect them. Here in McHenry County, a […]
From State Senator Don DeWitt comes this press release: Senator Don DeWitte is second from the left. Rep. Jeff Keicher is second from the right When the legislature passes laws, most have effective dates of January 1. However, a few bills are […]
Know about “most favored nation” trading rules? That’s where a trading partner gets the best deal of any other nation. Now, Illinois Democrats seem to be using that concept with regard to university tuition. Consider this from Atate Senator Craig Wilcox: Democrats […]
From the campaign of Don Tracy: Tracy: Closure of Three Illinois Power Plants Means Lost Jobs, Higher Costs, and Less Reliable Energy SPRINGFIELD — Vistra Corp. has issued official notices the upcoming closing of its power plants in Baldwin, Kincaid, and Newton, eliminating 304 jobs […]
From Republican U.S. Senate candidte Don Tracy: Don Tracy Campaign Announces Veteran Republican Strategists Joe King, Scott Schweitzer, and Dennis Cook to Senior Leadership Team SPRINGFIELD — Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy today announced that nationally respected Republican strategists Joe King and Scott […]
From the Illinois Board of Higher Education: IBHE Executive Director Statement on Fiscal Year 2027 Higher Education Budget SPRINGFIELD – Today, Illinois Board of Higher Education Executive Director Ginger Ostro issued the following statement following the signing of the fiscal year 2027 […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Man Sentenced to More Than 33 Years in Federal Prison for Operating Online Chat Group That Shared Child Pornography CHICAGO — A man has been sentenced to more than 33 years in federal prison for operating an online […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Suburban Chicago Man Sentenced to 16 Years in Federal Prison for Trafficking Firearms and Drugs CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for trafficking firearms and drugs. In the fall of […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: Republicans Stop Harmful Legislation This Year When working from the position of the super-minority, much of our work as Republicans involves trying to stop damaging legislation that is filed. My Republican colleagues and I had great success […]
From the State’s Attorney: COURT DETAINS SLEEPY HOLLOW MAN CHARGED IN BRUTAL ROADWAY BEATING OF 61-YEAR-OLD MOTORIST McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announced today that the Honorable Judge Michael Feetterer granted the State’s petition to deny pretrial release for Julio […]
From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District: McHenry Township Township Fire Protection District Rescues Dog At approximately 6:00 a.m. on June 15, 2026, the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) was requested by the Lakemoor Police Department to assist with the rescue […]
From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: State Representative Martin McLaughlin Unveils Straight Legislative Business Proposal to Keep Bears in Illinois No Gimmicks, No Games. Just business for Illinois. Rep. McLaughlin unveils New Bears Proposal. LAKE BARRINGTON, IL — State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) today […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: Mobile DMV events continue to be very popular in this area, and a June 22 event taking place in Antioch is already filled to capacity. There are no more appointments available for the Antioch event. However, State […]
From the Sheriff: McHenry County Sheriff’s Office plans stepped-up traffic enforcement for July Fourth Starting June 19th Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over, Drive High Get a DUI Woodstock, Illinois – As Independence Day approaches, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up […]
From the Village of Algonquin: Algonquin Seeks Community Input on High Hill Park Master Plan Community Open House Set for June 17 ALGONQUIN, IL – The Village of Algonquin invites residents to drop in, review concept plans for High Hill Park & […]
From Jeanne Ives’ Breakthrough Ideas: Nick Shirley speaks at the Illinois Republican Party Red Gala on June 12, 2026 The ILGOP had independent journalist Nick Shirley as its keynote speaker at its annual Red Gala fundraiser. Bringing Shirley in brought more media attention than […]
From the front page of the Chicago Tribune on Sunday: For an assignment in English class, our kid was asked to write a poem in haiku style. Here it is: “Hope, change. Something we never got.”
From Marengo’s Cynthia Allen Schenk: Dear Ogle County Board Members, I am writing as an Illinois resident and animal welfare advocate to request oversight, transparency, and accountability regarding the handling of documented steer-tailing complaints within Ogle County. For several years, citizens and […]
From Eric Allie of the Illinois Policy Institute:
From the Village of Fox River Grove: Village of Fox River Grove Earns National Financial Reporting Recognition for Sixth Consecutive Year The Village of Fox River Grove has once again been recognized for excellence in governmental financial reporting, receiving the Certificate of […]
Found on Semifore: A proposed $2 billion Canada-to-Wyoming pipeline that would ship upward of half a million barrels of oil a day into the US is moving closer to reality There are similarities with the Keystone XL pipeline that the Biden Administration […]
AI transcript of Green Drinks talk by Scott Kuykendall, the Water Resources Specialist for McHenry County follows. Below is a polished, article-style summary of Scott’s presentation. .The Friend of McHenry County Blog has reorganized the material into logical sections, removed conversational interruptions, […]
From the Illinois Emergency Mnafement Agency: U.S. Small Business Administration Approves Disaster Declaration for May 15 Oak Lawn Apartment Complex Fire SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disaster declaration for the fire that impacted Stephenson County on May 15, 2026. The declaration […]
From The Center Square: Presidential poll numbers show Pritzker at 2% By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square (The Center Square) – A new public opinion poll says Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker remains low on the list of voters’ preferred choices in the […]