When I served as McHenry County Treasurer from 1966-1970, Township Supervisors were, just because they served in the post, members of the County Board. Larger townships had Assistant Supervisors, elected separately. The first female member of the County Board was Mary Yates, […]
Found in am email from the Rockford Register-Star: From the Illinois Police Institute comes this explanation: Homeschool co-ops in Illinois would face several new rules meant for larger schools, according to the Illinois State Board of Education. The ‘Homeschool Act’ sponsor says […]
Sent by the Illinois State Republican Party: Dear Illinois Republican Family, Please widely share Mark Batnick’s letter to the editor below. Banking votes before Election Day is essential. The party that votes for weeks and months will mathematically outpace the party that votes for […]
Still another Ililnois Democrat thinks it’s OK tl use the “F” word. The first was Kat Abughazaleh in her announcement of candidacy of candidacy against Algonquin Township’s Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: Now comes United States Senator Tammy Duckworth: “It’s My Turn on the […]
On Election Night it appeared that Nunda Township Clerk Joni Smith had enough votes to win re-election. She was 135 votes ahead. But, when outstanding mail-in votes were added to Election Night totals, challenger Kyle Bussenger ended up in front by seventeen […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From the State’s Attorney: DAVID MCCREADY SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR THEFT BY DECEPTION The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on April 14, 2025, David McCready, 44, of Sturtevant, Wisconsin, was sentenced to six years […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Fire Contained at Industrial Facility in Woodstock On Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 7:40 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was dispatched to Vorteq Coil Finishers, located at 15920 Nelson Road in unincorporated Woodstock, for a reported fire […]
The write-in ballots have been counted and posted, although election results will not be declared official until April 22nd, Contest: City of Crystal Lake Council Member Contest: City of Harvard Mayor Contest: City of Harvard Clerk Contest: City of Woodstock For Council […]
From JB Pritzker: Governor Pritzker Awards More Than $19 Million Through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program Illinois e-News Release Governor Pritzker Awards More Than $19 Million Through the Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program Grant funding supports the state’s continued effort to build a […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Fourth Member of Alleged Chicago Robbery Crew Ordered Detained in Federal Custody Pending Trial CHICAGO — The fourth member of a robbery crew allegedly responsible for violently robbing multiple liquor stores, convenience stores, and bars in Chicago has […]
In undoubtedly the most expensive mayoral race in McHenry County history, McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett spent almost $68,000 to win his overwhelming re-election. Jett raised lots of money during the last quarter of 2024: He picked up an additional $15,018.38, all in […]
The nation looks to their checkbooks to see whether there is enough money in the bank to pau their shre of income taxes tomorrow. And those on retirement in Illinois can see why not taxing old folks retirement income keeps them from […]
From the Johnsburg Police: “Senior Assassin” Alert It is the mission of the Johnsburg Police Department to safeguard the lives and property of the people we serve, to reduce incidence and fear of crime through proactive law enforcement and public education. To execute this […]
Brought to my attention by a Friend of McHenry County Blog was the first evidence that Algonquin Township’s 2020-22 Democratic Party Congressman is positioning himself to replace U.S. Senator Dick Durbin. “Why not me?” Casten must be thinking. “I have represented parts […]
From the Woodstock Polilce:
Summary of a ruling from the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission on a complaint against Thomas DeVore. He was the Republican candidate for Attorney General in 2022. Synopsis of Hearing Board Report and Recommendation(April 2025) The Administrator brought a six-count Complaint against […]
From the Woodstock Police:
When I heard of the grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services were being cancelled, I asked McHenry County Public Health Director Melissa Adamson if we had been affected. She didn’t know at the time, but said she would […]
It appears that I am not the only one concerned that energy-sucking data centers require more than asserting that solar and wind will supply the needed extra energy. Here’s the first paragraph of the article: “SPRINGFIELD — As Illinois closes in on […]
From the Illinois Department of Public Health: IDPH Rolls Out New Measles Simulator Dashboard to Empower School Officials to Protect Students and Staff from Outbreaks New Measles Dashboard Makes it Easier for General Public to Look up Vaccination Rates School-by-school Throughout Illinois […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
This popped into my invox: DCFS, Schools and the Community Working Together for Children and Families in Lake and McHenry Counties The DCFS 1-800 Hotline Number Administrator will be conducting an online workshop for teachers, staff and community members in Lake and […]
From the Illinois Policy Institute comes this article about a proposed state law to take away zoning power from local officials: Many Illinois residents struggle to find affordable living space, and a lack of supply is often to blame thanks to outdated […]
From Algonquin Township’s Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: Schakowsky Advocates for Equal Pay for Equal Work We are the richest country in the world, yet women still have not achieved full political and economic equality. Every day, millions of women face inequities and discrimination […]
From Illinois Policy Institute Eric Allie:
Lakewood’s fiscal year 2024 audit is finally out – eleven months after the end of the fiscal year. And it shows that RedTail lost money again. And that’s before paying for the $XXX million loan for the new clubhouse. The golf course has lost […]
From the McHenry County Circuit Court: Courthouse Service/Facility Dog Honey Achieves Certification WOODSTOCK, IL — The 22nd Judicial Circuit of McHenry County is proud to announce the successful certification of Honey, a 9-month-old Golden Retriever, as a service/therapy dog through the Masonic […]
Jim Edgar, both as a State Representative and Governor, sought to increase the state income tax in order to reduce the real estate tax. But, both times, he did not propose a one-for-one swap. Both times he wanted to increase the income […]