From Politico: Howard Rosenblum, a civil rights attorney, announced this morning that he’s running as a Democrat for Congress for the seat now held by retiring U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky. “I know how important equality under the law and full opportunity through civil […]
From the Daily Herald comes word that Maria Peterson is running against Marty McLaughlin again: Two others are seeking the Democratic Party nomination:
From the Harvard Fire Protection District: Two-Vehicle Crash Involving Semi Shuts Down Route 14 On Monday, June 23, 2025, at 10:00 a.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District responded to a reported motor vehicle crash with entrapment near the intersection of Route 14 […]
Legal Sports Report has a detailed article about how a casino owner fought to keep DraftKing and FanDuel out of Illinois, so his casino-based sports betting platform could do better. The analysis is stunningly detailed.
From bond analyst Steve Willson: Concerning Healthbridge The Crystal Lake Park District is considering the purchase of the old Centegra Healthbridge facility. Will this purchase fulfill unmet recreational needs at a reasonable cost, the job of the Park District? \Let’s examine the […]
From the Cary Fire Protection District: Child Pulled from Water at Cary Aquatic Center On Saturday, June 22, 2025, at 12:37 p.m., the Cary Fire Protection District was dispatched to Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center, located at 1201 N. First Street in Cary, […]
On sale at Target is a book by former and probable future congressional candidate Catalina Lauf: Book Synopsis Time to Choose takes readers from victory to vigilance in a battle where American values must triumph over political corruption and woke agendas. The time […]
According to Bill O’Reilly, U.S. Congressman Sean Casten, who represented Algonquin Township in his first term, called for President Donald Trump’s impeachment ten minutes after the bombs were dropped on Iran’s underground nuclear facility. “This is an unambiguous impeachable offense,“ Congressman Sean […]
From the Harvard Fire Protection District: Paramedics Respond To Fatal Drowning On Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 4:14 p.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District was dispatched to the 10900 block of White Oaks Road in unincorporated Harvard for a reported drowning. Upon […]
From the Illinois Policy Institute’s Erik Allie:
From State Rep. Sue Ness: Representative Suzanne Ness Announces Major Appropriations Awardedwithin District 66 Crystal Lake, IL – State Representative Suzanne Ness has secured several appropriations to support critical community projects in locations across District 66. The funding, secured through strong advocacy […]
The Regional Transportation Authority referendum pass in the spring Primary Election of 1974. It is now over 52 years later. Proponents of the RTA referendum promised a “universal pass.” Now, the CTA, Metra and Pace have finally fulfilled that promise. Pretty fast […]
This has something to do with President Donald Trump’s cancelling some financial assistance to libraries. I must admit that I did not know local libraries had Federal financial assistance. Here’s what I saw: The left side: The middle: The right side: Here’s […]
Upwards of a dozen constituents read prepared statements to the Crystal Lake Park Board during the Public Comment period. Most favored returning the Diversity, Equity, Inclusion section to the District’s Policy. In case one would like to review the section, link to […]
Found on the web page of the McHenry County Democratic Party: “Save Our Libraries” Roadside Rally WHEN: Friday June 20th, 2025 — 3:00 to 5:00 pmWHERE: McHenry Public Library, 809 Front Street (Route 31), McHenry Please RSVP to Indivisible McHenry County on Mobilize. The […]
From McHenry County Board member John “Jack” Collins comes the following rebuttal to the Tim Beck column just below: Misusing the Constitution, Mislabeling Socialism, and Missing the Point A response to my earlier writing claims that Social Security is unconstitutional, that the […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: CHILD CUSTODY DISPUTE/PROBLEM 6/17/2025 8:42:43 PM, 5400 BLOCK OF CHANCERY WAY Douglas K.; M/W; 54 years of age; Chancery Way., Lake in the Hills. Charges: Ofc. Parquette Kafka, RELEASED WITH NOTICE TO APPEAR = = […]
From the Illinois Police Institute: Gov. J.B. Pritzker had the power to strike $237 million in pork-barrel projects that benefit only Democratic lawmakers’ districts. He should have vetoed the pork projects to create a responsible state budget that is fair to all […]
Separate fifteen minute meetings of the Algonquin Township Board were scheduled last night in the rain. Consideration and approval of the funds under the jurisdiction of Township Supervisor Richard Tado took fourteen minutes. At almost $2.8 million, the amount to be extracted […]
From the May minutes of the Administrative Services Committee: Mr. Tirio stated that he wanted to informally raise the issue of the County Clerk’s salary. He noted that economic changes over the past several years had been significant. Using data from the […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Chicago Lab Owner Sentenced to Seven Years in Federal Prison in Connection With $14 Million Covid-19 Testing Fraud Scheme CHICAGO — The owner of a Chicago laboratory was sentenced today to seven years in federal prison for his […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY 6/16/2025 5:54:02 PM 100 N Randall Rd WALGREEN’S Ofc. Bogojeski Complainant reported a fraudulent pharmacy prescription.
From the U.S. Attorney: FOREIGN NATIONAL SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR CONDUCTING CYBER SCAMS THAT VICTIMIZED U.S. CITIZENS AND BUSINESSES CHICAGO — A foreign national has been sentenced to three and a half years in federal prison for conducting a variety of […]
From The Center Square: IL taxpayers provide millions for upcoming NASCAR, golf events By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Government officials are preparing to close streets in downtown Chicago ahead of next month’s NASCAR race, funded in part […]
From Crystal Lake Mayor Haig Haleblian’s Facebook page: Haig Haleblian First a six-minute YouTube of the debate over whether to eliminate DEI from the Park District Policy Manual: Hostile takeover of Crystal Lake Park District – new members grab power and cancel […]
Here is who voted how: From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Hartland Township Slaughterhouse I’m not sure if you’re aware of the Conditional Use Permit Petition for a Slaughterhouse in Hartland Township. It goes to the County Board for a vote this […]
From opponents of the Greenwood slaughterhouse: AMATEUR SLAUGHTERHOUSE PLANS DISRUPT McHENRY COUNTY NEIGHBORHOODS Residents from Numerous Wonder Lake Subdivisions Continue to Fight Conditional Use Permit Woodstock, Illinois – Opponents to a proposed slaughterhouse in Greenwood Township twice filled an expanded McHenry County […]
A Friend of McHenry County Blog went on the tour and observed this: First observation, everything was neat and in order, the floors were swept and carpets vacuumed. A rec center that the park District was looking at building in the past […]
From the Coroner: Woodstock death investigation McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced on Tuesday June 17, 2025, that his office was contacted by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the death of Laurana Talo, age 27 of Walworth, Wisconsin. The […]
From the Cary Police: Arrest Date 06/17/2025, Arrest Time 9:38 PM Arrest Location SILVER LAKE RD / CARY ALGONQUIN RD Arrestee Name RIDINGS, TREY, Sex M , Race , Age 29 Street W RAWSON BRIDGE RD, CARY Charge