That’s what our waitress at Palermo’s told us as we lunched after a memorial service at St. Mary’s Cemetery. She showed us the corner table where Michael Madigan ate each week. I asked how he tipped. “He’s a twenty-five percenter,” she replied. […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SEIZES FENTANYL AND 25 FIREARMS FROM SUBURBAN CHICAGO RESIDENCES AND STORAGE UNIT; TWO INDIVIDUALS ARRESTED CHICAGO — Federal law enforcement this week arrested two individuals after seizing multiple kilograms of fentanyl and approximately 25 firearms from […]
From State Rep. Jpe Sosnowski: Rep. Sosnowski Reacts to Gov. Pritzker’s Congressional Testimony on Illinois’ Sanctuary State Policies ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) issued the following statement in response to Governor Pritzker’s testimony in Washington, D.C. on Thursday before […]
From the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: June 20: Keeping Children Safe from Toxic Pavement Sealants First in a series of Friday BMP Tours and Talks taking place in 2025 Woodstock, IL – The afternoon of Friday, June 20 is an opportunity to […]
From the Health Department: June 18 Wellness Screenings | McHenry County Mental Health Board Wellness Screenings include point-of-care testing for A1C, cholesterol and glucose, blood pressure, heart age assessment, and body mass analysis. Fasting is optional and results are available immediately. Screenings […]
From State Rep’ Jeff Keicher: Rep. Keicher Responds to Pritzker’s Sanctuary State Testimony Before Congress SYCAMORE – Following Governor Pritzker’s testimony on Illinois’ sanctuary state policies before the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today, Illinois House Republican Conference Chair Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) […]
Found on the Daily Herald is this story about Miracle Jenkins: Described as a political activist, Jenkins served as Jan Schakowsky’s Deputy Political Director in 2018 He will be running against All of Algonquin Township is in the 9th congressional district.
From the Sheriff: Fatal Motorcycle Crash Near Hebron A 44-year-old Crystal Lake man has died following a crash near Hebron in Greenwood Township on Wednesday, June 11. On Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at approximately 5:23 p.m., members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s […]
From NE McHenry County Illinois Indivisible: About this event In America, we don’t put up with would-be kings. NO KINGS is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses and corruption from Trump and his allies. […]
From the Illinois Department of Natural Resources: Illinois invites residents to fish for free June 13-16 SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has set June 13 through 16 as Illinois free fishing days for 2025. During these four days, anglers […]
From Lou Santoyo, Elburn Village Trustee, announced his candidacy for Sheriff on Facebook. Lou Santoyo ooStdnseprn2h7m l3929 h 0549 9Ju26103u0iPu1M86umm4:e0ca3t917 · Purpose. That’s why I’m running. Not for a title. Not for politics. But because I still believe in protecting people, standing for what’s right, and serving […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Protest with ties to radical groups coming to McHenry County this weekend A number of protests called “No Kings” will be held across the country on June 14 (which is Flag Day and Trump’s birthday). One […]
Well, take a look at this Chicago Tribune headline:
From the Crystal Lake Park District Special Meeting agenda for June 13th: A Friend of McHenry County Blog noticed this, observing, “Looks like they are actually serious about buying the old Healthbridge Facility – they are taking a tour! “The Park District […]
From the JB Pritzker Administration: Governor Pritzker Awards $1.3 Million to 29 Manufacturing Companies Through Made in Illinois Grant Program Grant program supports small and mid-size manufacturers across the state PEORIA – Governor JB Pritzker, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity […]
From The Center Square: Ex-Speaker Madigan’s net worth stricken, GOP leader questions use of campaign funds By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square (The Center Square) – As former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s sentencing date approaches, a federal judge ruled to strike […]
From the State’s Attorney: ANTHONY JACQUEZ SENTENCED TO TWELVE YEARS IN PRISON FOR SOLICITATION AND DISSEMINATION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on June 10, 2025, Anthony Jacquez, 35, of Lake in the Hills, Illinois, was […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
First, let’s link to what started it all–Democratic Party Board member John Collins’ rebuttal to Tim Beck’s comments on McHenry County NOW’s “We Resist” demonstration on Randall Road in Algonquin: Republican County Board member Terri Greeno replied: Now, McHenry CPA Tim Beck […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Fire Destroys Woodworking Barn in Rural Woodstock On Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 11:32 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was dispatched to the 4100 block of Dean Street in unincorporated Woodstock for a reported structure fire. While […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL JURY CONVICTS MAN OF TRAFFICKING MULTIPLE RIFLES IN CHICAGO CHICAGO — A federal jury has convicted a man of trafficking six rifles, including AR-15 semiautomatic rifles, and a handgun in Chicago. CEDRIC CURTIS, 32, of Chicago, sold […]
From the State’s Attorney: DONALD J. PETERS SENTENCED TO SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON FOLLOWED BY FOUR YEARS OF SEX OFFENDER PROBATION FOR SOLICITATION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on June 6, 2025, Donald J. Peters, […]
One can talk to State Senator Don DeWitte’s staff locally at these times and locations:
You may remember the Friend of McHenry County Blog who almost hit a bicyclist at the corner of East Crystal Lake Avenue and Main Street where the new apartment building is. Well, the problem has been fixed. Here is the thanks from […]
Crystal Lake watchdog Donald Kountz expressed his opposition to enacting a new one percentage point sales tax on Water’s Edge. He had previously submitted an eviscerating critique on Tesla & Associates’ report justifying imposition of the tax, which you can read in […]
From the Harvard Fire Protection District: Six Horses Lost in Overnight Harvard Barn Fire On Sunday, June 9, 2025, at 11:58 p.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District was dispatched to the 19100 block of Crowley Road in unincorporated Harvard for a reported […]
McHenry County Democrats posted names of the candidates it supported in the April 1st elections. From the pre-election article which listed all the candidates the party endorsed, I knew there were a lot more candidates which were endorsed. The lists I published […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog comes these photos of the Republican and Democratic Party entries in Harvard’s Milk Day Parade: Charlie Kim, seeking to run for Congress against Bill Foster was in the parade. Kirk Donald, who has announced his […]
From the Huntley Police Department: Electric Off-Road Dirt Bike vs. Vehicle Collision Investigation Huntley, IL – On Sunday, June 8, 2025, at approximately 1:12 a.m., Huntley Police Officers responded to a serious collision at the intersection of Haligus and Reed Roads involving […]
The headline from NPR: It could be the end of public media as we know it.