From Illinois Policy Director of Fiscal and Economic Analysis Bryce Hill: Where $800M in new taxes comes from The Illinois General Assembly approved a record-setting $55.9 billion budget for fiscal 2027 at 4:13 a.m. June 1, after a 76-39 House vote sent the more […]
From the Illinois Famil Institute: The Final Week of Session by David Curtin Like last year, the Illinois General Assembly finished at 4 a.m. Monday morning. Like last year, they passed a 3500-page budget no GOP lawmaker had seen until the last […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: At Least Two Trump Candidates Lost June 2 Primary President Trump’s endorsed candidates in this year’s primary elections have, for the most part, succeeded in winning. That does not mean they will win in November, […]
From the Illinois Department of Human Services: Summer EBT (aka SUN Bucks) Summer EBT 2026 (aka SUN Bucks) is a benefits program that provides families a $120 one-time benefit for each eligible school-aged child. The benefits are intended for the household to buy groceries […]
From the Grafton Township Republican Party:
From the McHenry County Health Department: McHenry County Department of Health, Illinois EPA to host household hazardous waste collection event on June 6 MCHENRY COUNTY, IL –The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH), in partnership with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois […]
From the Illinois Department of Natural Resources: Take a hike at an Illinois state park for National Trails Day on June 6 SPRINGFIELD – Illinois state parks are inviting people to share their passion for the outdoors by getting outdoors for a […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Collin Corbett faces an objection from Aaron Del Mar According to Illinois State Board of Elections, Aaron Del Mar and Kristina McCloy have filed an objection to kick Collin Corbett off the ballot for governor. […]
Sunday, McHenry County Blog featured the religiouis aspects of the Silent Majority demonstration. Monday support of President Trump was featured. Today features support of various causes. “Support Legal Immigration” is this woman’s cause. “Build the Wall” this cap urges. Across the road […]
Frpm Jeanne Ives’ blog, Break Through: SB 3341 – Birth Control – Minors Consent: This bill literally lets minors consent to getting birth control with NO parental involvement. It also says that “a minor is deemed to have the same legal capacity to act and has […]
Frm the Lake in the Hills Police:
From the U.S. Attorney: United States Attorney Andrew S. Boutros Issues Rare Special Report Regarding Federal Grand Jury Appearances CHICAGO — Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today issued a rare Special Report confirming what he […]
From the Illinois Environmental Council: If you’ve been following our updates over the past several months, you already know that we expected the 2026 legislative session to be short on time and results. Unfortunately, those expectations were met. Despite strong support from […]
On the agenda of the Planning, Environment & Development Committee on Tuesday morning at 8:30 ss the repeal of SCHOOL LAND DONATION REQUIREMENTS. I have inquired why. Below is what is proposed to be repealed: 00 SCHOOL LAND DONATION REQUIREMENTS.A. General Requirement. […]
Ferom State Senator Chris Balkema: Walmart Invests in Illinois Nuclear Energy Walmart recently announced a long-term agreement to purchase nuclear power from Constellation Energy’s Dresden Clean Energy Center in Morris, Illinois. The 15-year agreement will help power Walmart’s new high-tech distribution center currently under […]
Frmo the Harvard Fire Protection District: Motorcyclist Airlifted Following Crash on Route 173 On Monday, June 1, 2026, at 3:14 p.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District was dispatched to the area of Route 173 and Beck Road in unincorporated Harvard following multiple […]
From the Cary Fire Protection District: Vehicle Into Home Displaces Four Residents in Unincorporated Cary On Monday, June 1, 2026, at 5:34 p.m., the Cary Fire Protection District responded to the 2500 block of Oakdale Terrace in unincorporated Cary following reports of […]
From State Senator Darby Hills: Senator Hills Issues Statement on $56 Billion Budget Passage Every family knows what it means to make a budget work. When costs go up, they do not get to spend more. They sit down, decide what matters […]
From the Coroner; The McHenry County Coroner’s Office has identified the individual involved in the motor vehicle incident that occurred on May 28, 2026 around 1730 hours. The decedent has been identified as Emmalee Toler, 22, of Marengo, IL. According to preliminary […]
From the Crystal Lake Library:
From Illinois Policy: Illinois lawmakers’ late-night budget sets a new spending record financed by more tax hikes on the final day of legislative session. The Illinois General Assembly approved a record-setting $55.9 billion budget for fiscal 2027 at 4:13 a.m. June 1, after a […]
From the Illnois Freedom Caucus: IL Freedom Caucus: Democrats Once Again Pass State’s Largest Budget At Midnight With No Relief To Working Families Springfield, IL – Families struggling to pay bills and meet the demands of rising costs once again will have no […]
From State Rep. Joe Sosnowski: Rep. Sosnowski statement on FY27 Budget SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to passage of the FY27 state budget by the General Assembly: “Illinois families need meaningful and permanent […]
From State Rep. Tom Weber: Rep. Weber Responds to Passage of FY27 State Budget SPRINGFIELD – Following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) released the following statement: “When the Governor presented his budget proposal for […]
From State Rep. Sue Ness: Ness Passes State Budget Focused on Cutting Costs, Government Waste SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to cut costs and support working families across the northwest suburbs, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, passed this year’s state budget bringing direct relief […]
From State Rep. Jeff Keicher: Rep. Keicher Responds to Passage of FY27 State Budget SPRINGFIELD – Following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget, State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), the Illinois House Republican Conference Chairman, released the following statement: “I’m disappointed that […]
Yesterday there was an article on religious aspects of the Silent Majority demonstration in McHenry. Today, we have people showing their support of President Trump. Flags promoting President Trump were in evidence. Here is a flag I haven’t seen before. This man […]
I’m remembering when I debated ACLU’s Harvey Grossman on contact tracing in Chicago’s Bughouse Square with Leon Despres as moderator. Sometime between 1990 and 1992. Perhaps you know that new topics are not supposed to be brought up in closing arguments. Grossman did […]
Rodeos have come in for a lot of criticism by neighbors. The McHenry County Board is about to consider comprehensive regulations. Most are below. a b and c are he current rules. The rest are new. Rodeos are subject to the following […]
Found on the Fox River Grove Board agenda: $08 Lincoln Street, Fox River Grove, Zoning Case 2026-04, Special Use – Motor Vehicle Sales & Open Sales Lot, 408 Lincoln Avenue The Board will consider a request for special uses to allow motor […]