From the Lake in the Hills Police; Due to local police activity, avoid Washington and Clayton Marsh between McKinley and Lincoln until further notice. Shelter in place.
From the State Police: HUNTLEY – Troopers are investigating a serious injury crash on I-90 westbound near IL-47. The right two lanes of I-90 are closed and the entrance and exit ramps of IL-47 are closed. Expect delays and seek an alternate […]
From State Rep. Sue Ness: What’s your take on the Bears? The future of the Chicago Bears is more than just a football conversation. Whether the team stays in Illinois or considers a move to Indiana, the impact on jobs, local businesses, […]
Marty Moher Criticizes Super PAC Financing of Larry Smith’s Campaign for Re-Election to County Board
From McHenry County Board candidate Marty Mohr: STOP THE STATE TAKEOVER OF DISTRICT 8 Lookback Larry and Super PAC $$ Don’t be fooled by the high-dollar mailers arriving in your mailbox. My opponent is being funded by PPR-PAC, a Super PAC backed […]
In a ten-year old case the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that illegal immigrants required to work for a private prison company for $1 a day have a right to sue. The decision brushed aside the firm’s contention that is had sovereign […]
From the Technology & Manufacturing Association: TMA Champions Legislation Offering CTE Option to 2027 High School Foreign Language Mandate SCHAUMBURG, IL – The Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) is leading the charge in Springfield to enact legislation that would allow high school […]
From State Senators Craig Wilcox and Don DeWitte: Keeping the Chicago Bears in Illinois Cartoon by Eric Allie of the Illinois Policy Institute. The Chicago Bears have long been part of the fabric of Illinois. The Bears are an iconic franchise that […]
“”My dog ate my homework” shows up in comics strips all the time. We have just adopted an abandoned kitten and, boy, is she frisky. “I’m not hungry for ballot food anymore.” I left my absentee ballot on the table and Daphne […]
From Illinois Policy: Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $56 billion budget proposal for 2027 relies in more than $700 million in new revenue. Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s $56 billion budget proposal is the largest in state history with more than $700 millions in new revenue. […]
From CAIR Action: From Public Policy Polling:
From the Cary Fire Protection Distrit: Fire Contained to Rear Deck on Moders Avenue On Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 11:29 a.m., the Cary Fire Protection District was dispatched to the 200 block of Moders Avenue in Cary after a homeowner reported […]
From Lake in the Hills Police:
From the Cary Fire Protection District: Cary Fire Honors Individuals for Lake Killarney Water Rescue The Cary Fire Protection District recently recognized several members and a community resident for their roles in a January water rescue on Lake Killarney. During a ceremony, […]
At one point in President Donald Trump’s speech, he described the actions of wounded lead helicopter Eric Slover, pilot in the capture of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela. “While preparing to land, enemy machine guns fired from every angle, and Eric was hit […]
When one is in a Federal election campaign, campaign contributions are limited to $2,900 per election. And, they must be from individuals. Corporate contributions are prohibited. For Illinois state PACs, the limit is $5,600 for individuals. Contributions from corporations and other state […]
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From the McHenry County Department of Transportation: McHenry County Launches Restructured Fare System for MCRIDE Program WOODSTOCK, Ill. – Starting March 1, McHenry County will launch a restructured, distance-based fare system for the MCRIDE program. These changes will bring the widely used […]
Patch wrote a long article about an idea hatched at a legislative staff holiday party. It’s to name Italian beef as the official state sandwich. Currently, the horseshoe, served only in Springfield and consisted of bread with meat on top covered with […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: Last week, Governor J.B. Pritzker outlined a $56 billion spending plan for the new fiscal year that begins July 1, 2026. While I can appreciate the work that goes into assembling a budget proposal, I am concerned […]
Here is what the County Clerk reports:
From Crystal Lake Police:
From the Huntley Fire Protection District; Residential Fire on Kathleen Avenue On Monday, February 23, 2026, at 6:25 p.m., the Huntley Fire Protection District was dispatched to the 10600 block of Kathleen Avenue in Huntley for a reported house fire. Firefighters arrived […]
From Illinois Politico comes information about a 9th congressional district hopeful State Senator Mike Simmons’ experience while knocking on doors in an apartment building: “’Canvassing while Black,‘ is how state Sen. Mike Simmons explained what happened on the campaign trail Monday. He was canvassing voters […]
Here’s the latest ad from Evanston Mayor Daniel Biss, an attack ad against fellow Jew Laura Fine:
From the U.S. Attorney: DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SELECTS U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE IN CHICAGO AS LEADING PROSECUTORIAL PARTNER ON TRADE FRAUD TASK FORCE CHICAGO — Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today announced that the Department of Justice […]
From McHenry County: McHenry County Prevails in UDO Violation Lawsuit Against Non-Compliant Property Owner WOODSTOCK, Ill. – A McHenry County property owner must pay more than $35,000 in fines after a court found him in repeated violation of the Unified Development Ordinance […]
From the Rockford Register Star: High demand fuels partnership to support abortion access in Illinois Surrounded by states with abortion restrictions, Illinois has become a destination for patients from across the country since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in […]
We haven’t looked at the Republican race for State Senate to replace Don DeWitte. Here is some information from the Kane County Citizens Against Waste: