From a letter by Steve Willson from November:L RTA to Rockford will cost taxpayers millions Local officials are celebrating the RTA’s planned Rockford line. Here are relevant facts concerning that line. Amortize the $275 million budgeted cost over 30 years and the […]
Here is his statement: While I respect President Trump’s authority under the United States Constitution to pardon who he sees fit, pardoning Governor Rod Blagojevich was a mistake. “Former Governor Blagojevich has a clear and documented record of egregious corruption and has […]
From the U.S. Attorney: High-Ranking Member of Sinaloa Cartel Charged in Chicago with Drug Conspiracy CHICAGO — A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico on a drug conspiracy charge for allegedly manufacturing […]
From State Senato Craig wilcox: Mary Ann’s Law Would Require Extensive Investigation for Suicides That May Have Been Murders Last week I filed legislation designed to improve police training on identifying homicides that may have been staged to look like suicides. The bill, known […]
Some of those praising President Donald Trump’s pardon of corrupt ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich do so on the grounds that there are many worse offenders who have gotten lower sentences. When one considers the minimum sentence that former Alderman Ed Burke received and […]
From The Center Square: Illinois circuit judge finds FOID for firearms in home unconstitutional By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – A White County Illinois judge has found the state’s Firearms Owner’s ID card unconstitutional when enforced against someone possessing […]
From Algonquin Township’s Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: Schakowsky Demands Answers at Treasury Department Billionaire Elon Musk was not elected by the American people. He has illegally accessed our private information and thinks he can decide if you get your Social Security check or […]
From the Rockford Register-Star: It was an outrage when President Trump commuted Rod Blagojevich’s sentence. Now, reports are circulating that Trump will pardon the crook. He is a rat who should still be a cage.
From the Marengo Police: At approximately 11:20 PM on Friday, February 7, 2025, at East Grant Highway, the Marengo Police Department arrested Dylan M. Abbott, 32, of East Grant Highway , Marengo, for the following allegedoffense(s); Dylan M. Abbott was transferred to […]
From Unleash Prosperity Hotline #1199: Is Illinois America’s Next Bankrupt Blue State? Illinois Governor J.D. Pritzker told reporters this week the big goal of his February 19 State of the State speech will be this message: speech. “If we balance the budget […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: 99-Years Young Former State Rep. DeLoris Doederlein Honored at Kane County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner Feb 8 DeLoris Doederlein (R, East Dundee) was recognized and addressed the packed event in Batavia last night. On stage […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: DeWitte Fights for Taxpayer Transparency on Non-Citizen Spending With Illinois facing a $3.2 billion budget deficit, this year I am a co-sponsor of legislation that demands greater transparency regarding taxpayer dollars spent on programs for illegal immigrants. Senate […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Funk has selected candidates for Township Trustee who will not challenge what he wants to do, unlike rhe current women on the Township Board.
From Algonquin Township’s Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: Schakowsky Stands with Federal Workers Trump bragged about how he was going to bring jobs back to America. Instead, he is taking jobs away. Our federal workers care for our veterans, fight back against climate change, […]
From the McHenry County Clerk’s website: Prairie Grove Comm Consol Dist #46, Member of the Board of Education Vote for 4
From the Marengo Police: At approximately 2:45 PM on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 7th Circle, Marengo, the Marengo Police Department arrested Anna Davis, 34, of 7th Circle, Marengo, for the following alleged offense; Cruel Treatment to Animal. Anna Davis was cited […]
The Wall Street Journal ran a story about Eastern Illinois counties tht have voted they want to leave Illinois and be included in the State of Indiana. That will not happen, of course, because permission would be required from the Illinois General […]
From Algonquin Township’s Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: Schakowsky Protests Potential Cuts to Department of Education For Trump and Musk, billionaire tax breaks are more urgent than teaching kids to read or count. They put profits first and your children last.
From Illinois Institute cartoonist Eric Allie comes these takedowns of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union:
From State Treasurer Mihael Frerichs: Sometimes, It’s Good to Pick a Fight Last week, I wrote about how we have streamlined the process for claiming your money. As a result, we have returned record amounts to people, businesses, charities, churches, labor unions, and numerous other […]
What are the odds that anyone prosecuted and convicted of the January 6th demonstration and/or incursion into the U.S. Capitol would want to work for Illinois or Chicago government. Zero is my best guess. Yet, when Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago politicians […]
At least that is the conclusion I draw from the Drain for Supervisor sign in Kelli Wegener’s yard: Wegener was the Democrat who ran unsuccessfully against Republican incumbent McHenry County Board Chairman Mike Buehler.
Found on the McHenry County Clerk’s website: Harvard Comm Unit School Dist #50, Member of the Board of Education Vote for 4
Found on the McHenry County Clerk’s website: Richmond Township, Trustee Vote for 4
Trying to mimic President Donald Trump in his re-naming the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America” Governor JB Pritzker falls flat. Pritzker proclaims Lake Michigan to be henceforth called “Lake Illinois. Trump could advance the argument that half of the Gulf […]
From Algonquin Township’s Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: President Donald Trump’s decision to place unelected billionaire co-President Elon Musk in charge of gutting federal agencies is an unconstitutional power grab that jeopardizes the livelihoods of all Americans and makes the world less safe. The […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From Crystal Lake Grade School District 47: From District 47 to the Super Bowl: Trevor Keegan’s Journey Crystal Lake District 47’s own Trevor Keegan is set to attend the biggest game of his life this weekend. The District 47 alumnus, who attended […]
In his TV show “The Apprentice,” Donald Trump fired Rod Blagojevich. Now President Trump is reported to be considering hiring him as Ambassador to Serbia. The source is “Poliltico,” but Illinois TV stations are picking up the story: “President Donald Trump is […]
From the State’s Attorney: CARA M. ULLRICH PLEADS GUILTY TO INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER AND POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on February 7, 2025, Cara M. Ullrich, 46, of Richmond, plead guilty to before the Honorable […]