For at least a fifteen years I have been attending the Lake in the Hills Labor Day Parade. Saturday was the first time I saw a labor union float. It was from the IBEW, Local 117. When I saw the float at […]
From the Cary Fire Protection District: Child Airlifted After Traumatic Injury in Cary On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 12:41 p.m., the Cary Fire Protection District responded to the 28700 block of West Kristy Lane for a reported traumatic injury involving a […]
From McHenry County: Enterprise Zone racks up continued successes Congratulations to the City of Woodstock, which announced last week that Action Packaging will be relocating its headquarters to the McHenry County Enterprise Zone! Action Packaging was recently named by Crain’s Chicago Business […]
From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: Rep. Martin McLaughlin Hosting “Don’t Overpay!” Property Tax Appeal Event in August BARRINGTON, IL – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington) will host a free “Don’t Overpay!” Property Tax Appeal event on Friday, August 1st, at the Barrington […]
From McHenry County: Bat in McHenry County tests positive for rabies, first human exposure of 2025 season MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has confirmed that a bat collected from a Cary home on August 28 has tested […]
From the Woodstock Police: John Luna
From the Pritzker Administration: Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments Teams to Visit Cook, Will, Boone, and McHenry Counties in Early September SPRINGFIELD–In order to verify damage from the storms and flooding that occurred August 16-19, preliminary damage assessment (PDA) teams will go door-to-door […]
Republican Candidate for Illinois Attorney General Joe Cervantez sends this announcement: Statement of Candidacy The Illinois Attorney General’s Office plays a vital role in supporting law enforcement, protecting ourchildren, and securing Illinois prosperity. The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor of […]
From Crystal Lake Polilce: Crystal Lake Police Conduct Crash Investigation Crystal Lake, IL – On Friday, August 29, 2025, at approximately 12:52 AM, Crystal Lake Police and Fire/Rescue responded to Crystal Ridge Drive and Carmella Drive for the report of a single […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Another view on Republican precinct committeemen There is currently a Republican “grassroots” slate that is trying to take over the state party next year. You will hear more about them in coming months — some […]
From the Huntley Police: Huntley Police Stop $25,000 Scam Attempt – Arrest Made Huntley, IL – On August 20, 2025, a Huntley resident received a fraudulent email claiming a $499 subscription renewal had been charged to his PayPal account. When he called […]
From the Harvard fire Protection District: Vehicle vs. Train Crash with Fire and One Serious Injury On Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 2:24 a.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District responded to the McGuire Road railroad crossing for a reported vehicle versus train […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FORMER CHICAGO ATTORNEY SENTENCED TO TWO AND A HALF YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR TAX FRAUD AND WITNESS TAMPERING CHICAGO — A former Chicago attorney has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison for […]
From the U.S, Attorney: MAN INDICTED ON FEDERAL FRAUD AND TAX CHARGES FOR ALLEGEDLY DEFRAUDING INDIVIDUALS OUT OF $2.6 MILLION AND EVADING INCOME TAXES CHICAGO — A man has been indicted on federal fraud and tax charges for allegedly defrauding numerous individuals […]
From the Stat’s Attorney: COURT GRANTS STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE’S PETITION TO DETAIN MAN WHO SOLICITED NUMEROUS CHILDREN THROUGH SNAPCHAT FOR VIDEOS AND IMAGES OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announced today that the Honorable Judge Cynthia Lamb granted the […]
From the McHenry County Department of Health: Ticks are active: Take steps to prevent illness McHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) encourages residents to enjoy the outdoors while taking precautions against tickborne illnesses. Local cases of anaplasmosis, a […]
From the Lake in the Hills newsletter comes this information: “Ordinance amending Chapter 34, Occupation and Other Taxes, of the Lake in the Hills Municipal Code and implementing a Municipal Grocery Retailers’ Occupation Tax and a Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax.”
From the U.S Attorney CHICAGO GROCERY STORE OWNER SENTENCED TO THREE AND A HALF YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR FRAUDULENTLY REDEEMING SNAP AND WIC BENEFITS CHICAGO — The owner of a Chicago grocery store has been sentenced to three and a half […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: Two Former Obama Cabinet Members Form Coalition for Fair Maps Two former Obama Cabinet members, Bill Daley (former Obama Chief of Staff) and Ray LaHood (former Obama Transportation Secretary), are leading a new push to end gerrymandering […]
Found in a story from the Daily Herald: “Harper College in Palatine ranks highest in presidential compensation, with Proctor making a base salary of $370,542 annually. Following close behind is Oakton College in Des Plaines, where Smith makes $341,107 yearly; College of […]
From the Pritzker Administration: Governor Pritzker and Illinois Department of Revenue Encourage Families and Teachers to Take Advantage of Valuable Tax Credits CHICAGO – As students across Illinois return to the classroom, Governor Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) are reminding […]
From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: Statement in Response to Governor J.B. Pritzker’s Press Conference on Federal Troop Deployment ILLINOIS – I recently returned from Washington, D.C., where I witnessed firsthand the results of decisive action on public safety. During the deployment of […]
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From the Algonquin Police: Sunday Night Algonquin Police Successfully Use De-escalation Tactics Algonquin, IL – On the evening of Sunday, August 24, 2025, Algonquin Police Officers responded to aresidence in the 300 block of Diamondback Way for a reported domestic disturbance. During […]
From the State’s Attorney: CONNOR KIRKPATRICK SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL ARSON McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announces that on August 21, 2025, Connor Kirkpatrick, of Lakewood, Illinois, was sentenced to ten years in the […]
From the State’s Attorney: MARKEEON L. NEAL SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR UNLAWFUL DELIVERY OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announces that Markeeon L. Neal, 31, of Rockford, Illinois, was sentenced to […]
From the Sheriff: Now Accepting Applications for 911 Dispatcher (Telecommunicator) McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is currently taking applications for the position of Telecommunicator. Deadline for applications is 11:59 p.m. on September 19, 2025, for all new applicants. Lateral applicants are encouraged to […]
From a press release: Bailey: Pritzker and Johnson Are a Danger to Public Safety Louisville, IL – Former State Senator Darren Bailey released the following statement blasting Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson for opposing National Guard deployment to restore order […]
McHenry County Blog has often needed citizen editors. But the Northwest Herald?
The Northern Illinois Special Recreation Association (NISRA) is supported by Crystal Lake and twelve other park district taxes. It currently is housed across the street from the Crystal Lake Post Office.. The possibility of its being interested in the two lots north […]