In my article about the new four-year contract McHenry County Administrator for which Peter Austin is seeking approval, I misinterpreted the salary part. Four years ago his salary as set at $211,000. Starting with the requested May renewal, the base salary would […]
From the Pritzker Administration comes this figure for what I call a “voluntary” tax: Illinois Gaming Board Reported $1.5 billion in Gaming Revenue for 2023 On the heels of the Super Bowl, Illinoisians reminded to wager responsibly and safely with legal Sportsbooks […]
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (the successor of the Northeast Illinois Planning Commission) has a survey being promoted by McHenry County. I decided to fill it out so I could point out two suggested road improvements: I also believe there should […]
The Illinois State Board of Elections issues fines for late campaign finance reporting. This year’s list includes four from McHenry County: These folks cannot be on the ballot again until the fine is paid, according to this state law: The election authority […]
Found on the McHenry County Clerk’s website: Marengo Township, Trustee Vote for 4
From JB Pritzker: Pritzker Administration Announces Cannabis Sales Exceed $2 Billion Annually Total items sold increased 13% from 2023 to 2024, marking four consecutive record-setting years of industry growth CHICAGO – As the State of Illinois celebrates the fifth anniversary of the legalization […]
From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin, who is seeking to be named the replacement for retiring State Senator Dan McConchie: Rep. McLaughlin calls for formation of bipartisan Illinois Government Efficiency Caucus LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-52nd District) is calling on the […]
On February 5, 2025, Milk and Honey COOP LLC filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Weihofen is now the paid Village Administrator of Lakemoor. Weihofen resigned as Mayor in 2022 around the time he lost his house in foreclosure and moved […]
Found on Illinois Leaks: (55 ILCS 5/3-10018) (from Ch. 34, par. 3-10018) Sec. 3-10018. Half-yearly settlements. It shall be the duty of the county board, at least once every six months, to examine the books of account of the treasurer, and count the funds, and […]
From the Woodstock Police:
Total compensation, including fringe benefits, is included in the figures below, which show compensation for those expected to receive more than $150,000 in the current Fiscal Year. NAME JOB TITLE TOTAL (including benefits) Austin, Peter ** County Administrator $287,025.88Korpalski, Joseph County Engineer […]
From Congressman Darin LaHood: LaHood Statement on President Trump’s Decision to Sue the City of Chicago, State of Illinois, and Cook County for Violating Federal Immigration Laws Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) issued the following statement supporting the Department of Justice’s […]
From McHenry County: MCDH immunization clinics, WIC services, and IBCCP-IWP in Crystal Lake to temporarily relocate due to construction McHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) will temporarily relocate several services due to upcoming construction at its Crystal Lake location […]
From The Land Conservancy: The Land Conservancy and MCC’s Center for Agrarian Learning Host a Free CSA Fair Feb. 8 The family-friendly event is an opportunity to meet local farmers Woodstock, IL – The Land Conservancy of McHenry County and McHenry County College’s […]
McHenry County GOPAC’s speaker at its February 21, 2025, fundraiser is not merely the daugther-in-law of President Donald Trump. Now she is also a host of a Saturday Night Show on Fox News. McHenry County GOPAC and Citizens to Elect Joe Tirio […]
The Cary District 26 Grade School Superintendent sent a letter to parents concerning creating its schools as “Safe Places.” The format was pdf, as you can see here. One can read the content from an image of the letter, but if one […]
From candidate Mike Shorten, running for Nunda Township Supervisor: Mike Shorten Calls Out Opponent Leda Drain for Refusing to Commit to Candidate Forum Crystal Lake, IL – Mike Shorten, candidate for Nunda Township Supervisor, today called out incumbent Supervisor Leda Drain for refusing […]
Boy does this remind me of complaints I received as State Representative from Clausen Pickles in Woodstock. I was told the company would not hire people who could not speak Spanish. Now comes the revelation that Amazon is hiring people who do […]
From the Marengo Police Department: At approximately 1:15 AM on Sunday, February 9, 2025, in the 900 block of E. Grant Hwy, Marengo, the Marengo Police Department arrested Brayden Matthes, 19, of Wildwood Dr, Muskego, WI, for thefollowing alleged offenses; Brayden Matthes […]
From the Pritzker Administration: Gov. Pritzker Signs the Kinship in Demand (“KIND”) Act HB4781 expands support for relative caregivers SPRINGFIELD- Today, Governor JB Pritzker signed House Bill 4781, the Kinship in Demand (“KIND”) Act, into law, allowing the Illinois Department of Children […]
From Oakwood Hills Police Chief Danny Rains: Mark your calendars. On FRIDAY FEBRUARY 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM there will be a community meeting at the Village Hall in the community room. Topics to be discussed will be: *NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH PROGRAM *CRIME PREVENTION *OPEN FORUM Hope […]
From the State’s Attorney: STEVEN FOULK PLEADS GUILTY TO AGGRAVATED DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on February 4, 2025, Steven Foulk, of Island Lake, IL, pled guilty to one count of Aggravated Driving […]
From McHenry County: McHenry County Government Launches New Online Permitting Portal WOODSTOCK, Ill. – McHenry County’s Planning & Development Department has launched its first-ever application portal for building, zoning, and stormwater permits and payments. The new permitting portal, located on the county’s […]
From the McHenry County Republican Party: Ticket prices are
From Mike Shorten on Facebook: Mike “Shorty” Shorten For Nunda Township Supervisor dsroopSnetu161taJMi3i4nr0574 19ca1053A97 :14u 51auah7myfc8t · I’m asking for your vote so that I can clean up Nunda Township government. Incumbant Supervisor Leda Drain, since getting into office four years ago, has hired an immediate […]
From Randy Moan of Crystal Lake, first published in the Northwest Herald and re-published here with the author’s permission: Disappointment in censures against Algonquin Township supervisor I’m writing to express my disappointment and concern regarding the eight censures issued against the Algonquin […]
Found on the McHenry County Clerk;s website: City of Crystal Lake, Council Member Vote for 3
Former McHenry County Board member Lou Ness, beaten by Republican Paul Thomas last fall, had thrown her hat in the ring for Woodstock City Council. She apparently didn’t decide to run until after filing by petition was over, so she had to […]
From the State’s Attorney: JAMES D. MERCER SENTENCED TO 20 YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR HOME INVASION On January 30, 2025, James D. Mercer, 19, from Rockford was sentenced to 20 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for […]
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