$13 million will be extracted from buyers and sellers of real estate in McHenry County if the Democrats pass their mass transit funding bill. In addition, $15 million from the last CTA bailout legislation through a quarter of one percent sales tax […]

The folks opposing the approval for a slaughterhouse next to the Greenwood Cemetery should be given credit for luring WMAQ-TV to the hearing. The story can be found here.

From McHenry County Democrats: Friends of Carolyn Campbell Campaign Kickoff WHEN:  Monday, June 2nd, 2025 – 6:30 to 8:30 pmWHERE:  Duke’s Alehouse, 110 North Main Street, Crystal Lake (upstairs room, sorry no elevator) Only $45 – get your tickets on ActBlue Visit Carolyn on the Web and on […]

I’m doubting that anyone working on the editorial side of the Chicago Tribune was around around for the Regional Transportation Authority referendum debate in the spring of 1974. That is the only explanation I can think of for the following paragraph in […]

The newest State Senator, Darby Hills, was featured in a front page photo in the Chicago Tribune today. Having never been elected, this recognition can’t hurt.

From the Marengo Police: At approximately 8:19 PM on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at W. Grant Highway, the Marengo Police Department arrested Joseph V. Ranzino, 64, of W. Grant Highway, Marengo, for the following alleged offense(s); Possession of a Firearm with a […]

From WIRF-TV: BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) – After deliberating for a little over two hours, a jury finds the suspect in a 2021 triple homicide guilty on all counts. Alize Smith, 27, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the deaths […]

From the Kenosha County Sheriff: Arrests made in 2003 cold case murder investigation The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two suspects in the September 2003 cold case murder investigation involving victim David A. Vanderzee of the Town of Randall, Kenosha County, […]

Former Crystal Lake City Clerk and university professor Nick Kachiroubas is to be sentenced tomorrow morning at the Courthouse. UPDATE:

From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: Rep. McLaughlin Slams Billion-Dollar Energy Giveaway  as Budget Deadline Nears Springfield…With less than 60 hours remaining before the state budget deadline, State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R–Lake Barrington) is calling out Governor Pritzker and legislative Democrats for continuing […]

From State Rep. Dan Ugasta: Say NO to Pritzker Power Plan 2.0 On Wednesday, the same environmental special interests and progressive leaders responsible for our state’s failing energy policies held a rally for their so-called “Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act” (CRGA). […]

From State Rep. Joe Sosnowski: Rep. Sosnowski files bill to strengthen Illinois gaming industry SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) has filed new legislation to strengthen Illinois’ gaming industry and sustain its long-term success by allowing the three most underperforming […]

From the Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts: Marengo Firefighters Honored for Saving Life After Cardiac Arrest The Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts recognized four members of their team with Life Saving Awards (Phoenix Awards) during a ceremony held on Wednesday, May 28, […]

From State Rep. Don DeWitte: Senator Don DeWitte Announces ITEP Grant for Village of Algonquin Bike Path Along Sandbloom Road I’m pleased to announce that the City of Algonquin will be receiving an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant totaling $1,207,520 to […]

Little has been heard about Governor JB Pritzker’s idea to allow community colleges to provide four-year degrees. This, from the Illinois Freedom Caucus, adds some detail: IL Freedom Caucus Proposes Changes To SB1988, Community College Baccalaureate Bill Springfield- In February, Governor Pritzker […]

From the Illinois Freedom Caucus: IL Freedom Caucus condemns latest reckless attack on gun owners and hunters Springfield, IL – The Illinois Freedom Caucus strongly condemns the recent passage of SB 8 in the House, a bill that targets law-abiding gun owners while […]

From the Daily Herald: The legislation “appears to confirm our initial fears that this is a Chicago-Cook County takeover of regional transit funding and operations because the voting thresholds appear to be heavily skewed toward Cook County and the city of Chicago,” […]

From the U.S. Attorneyj: U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE IN CHICAGO OBTAINS FORFEITURE OF $214 MILLION IN PROCEEDS FROM ALLEGED “PUMP AND DUMP” INVESTMENT FRAUD SCHEME Court Order Allows for Forfeited Funds To Be Returned to Confirmed Victims CHICAGO — The U.S. Attorney’s Office […]

From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: Rep. Martin McLaughlin Pushes for Recognition on Capitol Grounds of Illinois-Born Pope Springfield…State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) has introduced legislation to formally recognize the elevation of Pope Leo XIV, a native of Chicago, to the Papacy […]

From State Rep. Sue Ness: Unethical Slashes. By now, the reality of the Trump Administration’s actions is becoming more clear as we work toward the end of May and the passage of a budget. I have been telling people that I expect […]

Tyler Kochanski, who lives in Fox River Grove and attends eight grade at Saints Peter & Paul School in Cary, made it to the National Spelling Bee. He misspelled a word in Found Three.

From the Sherffi’s Office: Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Crash near Spring Grove On Sunday afternoon, at the intersection of Johnsburg Road and Miller Road in unincorporated McHenry County, a 27-year-old McHenry man was pronounced deceased following a two-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle […]

From the Woodstock Police: Date Occurred: 5/23/2025, Location: N. MADISON ST. & E. TODD AVE Name: JIWORSKY, VINCENT M. Address: SCHUBERT ST., WOODSTOCK Sex: M Race: W Age: 18 Charges: Disposition: ARRESTED & RELEASED ON NTA

From State Senator Don DeWitte: Senate Republicans Unveil Plan to Combat Rising Energy Bills With energy prices once again on the rise, Senate Republicans are calling for immediate action to protect Illinois families from even higher electricity costs in the future. According […]

From State Rep. Dan Ugasta: Watch Your Wallet as End of Spring Session Nears Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, Deputy Leader Norine Hammond and Deputy Leader Ryan Spain held a press conference Thursday to call for structural reform and preview the end of […]

From Kirk Donald: Why I’m running for Vice Chairman of the McHenry County GOP again in 2026 I’ll bet many of you felt as if you were in for a break after Donald Trump’s convincing victory in November. I know I was, […]

Outside of Cook County all real estate is taxed at the same percentage of market value–one-third of a three-year running average. [That sounds stupid and it probably is. [I admit to agreeing to that formula and regret it today. [Back in the […]

The news of a Wonder Lake man dying from a scooter accident made Chicago media. From WGN: Bruce Neiswanger was hit at 5000 block of South Wildwood Drive in Wonder Lake. on Saturday morning about 10. Below is the press release from […]

This expansive look at what Elan Musk and his crew with DODE has been examined critically by Open the Books. The conclusion of this dispassionate examination of DODE’s work follows: “When it comes to the DOGE.gov savings claims, there’s one clear remedy: […]

From Diane Hartman, Regional Superintendent of Education: Left to Right: 2nd Runner Up:  Ryder Plott, Crystal Lake’s Immanuel Lutheran School, 1st Runner Up: Keegan Schultz; Marengo Community Middle School, Champion:  Tyler Kochanski, Saints Peter & Paul Catholic School and Diana Hartmann