From the Starte’s Attorney: CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS SENTENCED TO THIRTEEN YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR ARMED ROBBERY The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on May 1, 2025, Christopher Williams, 22, of Round Lake Beach, was sentenced to thirteen […]
From the State’s Attorney: AUSTIN CHILUK IS SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on May 7, 2025, Austin M. Chiluk, 36, of Wonder Lake, was […]
From Marengo Park Board President Marty Mohr, who was elected in 2019: “Previous board forgot to abate their annual rollover in 2018, thus the spike. “We refunded the old debt in 2020, thus the valley. “Last year we shortened the term on […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police Department:
From the Department of Homeland Security: Secretary Noem Puts Sanctuary City Leaders on Notice: Time to Put Americans First The Secretary blasted sanctuary jurisdictions for failing to uphold federal law and called on leaders to stand up for Americans who have been […]
If elected U.S. Senate, Rod Blagojevich would outdo President Donald Trump in the comeback category. But, someone has put together a petition campaign to encourage such a candidacy. I find it ironic that the first accomplishment featured is the giving of taxpayer-financed […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Federal Indictment Charges Three Alleged Members or Associates of Chicago Street Gang With Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Multiple Murders and Carjackings CHICAGO — A federal superseding indictment returned today charges three alleged members or associates of a Chicago street […]
The Congressman’s announcement video:
As reported here yesterday, McHenry County tax bills are in the mail today. Property Tax Bills are in the Mail Taxpayers Have Many Payment Options WOODSTOCK, Ill. – Taxpayers should expect to receive their property tax in their mailbox during theweek of […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: I did some work today on the tax burden on Illinois residents. I figured the taxes on a family of four making $50,000, which is around the midpoint for the second quintile of income. The Social Security, […]
Don’t know if you have found “Not the Bee” yet, but that web site has some pretty good stuff. The one that has me laughing today is one with Governor JB Pritzker and his wife dressed up as Star Wars characters. Next […]
Another hopeful has announced her candidacy for the congressional seat that includes all of Algonquin Township. Her name is Laura Fine and she is from Glenview. She was elected to the Illinois in 2012, serving until January, 2019. Fine won the 2018 […]
McHenry County Treasurer Donna Kurtz has posted tax bills which will be mailed Wednesday, May 7th. You can find yours here, half due June 10th, half due September 10th. Our bill in Lakewood is $11,395.46, up $328.42 from last year. Taxes would […]
From the Health Department: Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) Eligible women in Illinois can receive regular screenings for BREAST & CERVICAL cancer and prompt follow-up of abnormal findings. You are eligible to receive free services if you: (No income requirements) For more information, please […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: The Lake in the Hills Police Department announces Distracted Driving enforcement results Lake in the Hills, IL – The Lake in the Hills Police Department announced it issued sixty-one (61) citations for handsfree law violations […]
The opposition comes in the form of a leaflet, which one can see below:
From the Woodstock Police: Discharge of a Firearm – Investigation During the early morning of Sunday, May 4th, 2025, it was reported to the Woodstock Police Department that gunshots were heard in the southwest sector of Woodstock. As police were investigating that […]
From Newsweek:
Cary residents of proposed road are circulating a petition in opposition. Cary residents are pushing back against a proposal to turn New Haven Drive into a bypass and major throughway. David Arvans started a petition on behalf of residents in the Cambria subdivision, warning […]
No surprise here as the Daily Herald writes Algonquin Township Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky is following in U.S. Senator Dick Durbin’s footsteps deciding being 80-years old is long enough to be in office.
From the Huntley Fire Protection District: Huntley Fire Protection District Announces Leadership Transition as Chief Scott Ravagnie Plans Retirement and Deputy Chief Dan Wagner is Appointed Next Fire Chief The Huntley Fire Protection District will soon undergo a leadership transition as Chief […]
From the Sheriff: Five-Vehicle Crash near Huntley Multiple people were injured following a crash in unincorporated Huntley on Saturday, May 3 On Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 4:29 p.m., members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Lakewood Police Department, Huntley Police Department, […]
And on the weekend, too. This popped up in Politico Illinois Playbook You can read the referenced article below:
From Fox 32 comes this image of smoke coming from the Cotton Creek Marsh fire late Sunday: The Wauconda Fire Protection District issued this press release: Map of McHenry County Conservation District’s Cotton Creek Marsh Nature Prserve near Island Lake: Wauconda Fire […]
from a Friend of McHenry County Blog: DeVore planning mailer against McCombie Image from Facebook It would be unfair to mention that Tom DeVore’s PAC titled “Tom DeVore’s RINO Removal” had a weak first quarter and then ignore progress it has made. […]
From the Woodstock Police: 4/29/25 Location: 315 N. MADISON ST.Name: CERVANTES, ALAN J., Address: HOY AVE. Sex: M Race: W Age: 21Charge: Disposition: ARRESTED & TOT MCJNext Court Date: 5/22/25
From the Grafton Township Republican Party; After the McHenry County Republican Party ended its marque fundraiser–the annual golf outing, Grafton Township picked up the balls and moved them from the McHenry Country Club to Algonquin’s Golf Club of Illinois. The County golf […]
Those living in Wonder Lake might be interested in this proposed zoning change in Greenwood Township:
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Wilcox Goes Viral Local politician gets mentioned by Libs of TikTok McHenry County’s own State Senator Craig Wilcox has gone viral on the internet after a large X account called “Libs of TikTok” mentioned him […]