From Illinois Institute cartoonist Eric Allie comes these takedowns of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and the Chicago Teachers Union:
From State Treasurer Mihael Frerichs: Sometimes, It’s Good to Pick a Fight Last week, I wrote about how we have streamlined the process for claiming your money. As a result, we have returned record amounts to people, businesses, charities, churches, labor unions, and numerous other […]
What are the odds that anyone prosecuted and convicted of the January 6th demonstration and/or incursion into the U.S. Capitol would want to work for Illinois or Chicago government. Zero is my best guess. Yet, when Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago politicians […]
At least that is the conclusion I draw from the Drain for Supervisor sign in Kelli Wegener’s yard: Wegener was the Democrat who ran unsuccessfully against Republican incumbent McHenry County Board Chairman Mike Buehler.
Found on the McHenry County Clerk’s website: Harvard Comm Unit School Dist #50, Member of the Board of Education Vote for 4
Found on the McHenry County Clerk’s website: Richmond Township, Trustee Vote for 4
Trying to mimic President Donald Trump in his re-naming the Gulf of Mexico the “Gulf of America” Governor JB Pritzker falls flat. Pritzker proclaims Lake Michigan to be henceforth called “Lake Illinois. Trump could advance the argument that half of the Gulf […]
From Algonquin Township’s Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: President Donald Trump’s decision to place unelected billionaire co-President Elon Musk in charge of gutting federal agencies is an unconstitutional power grab that jeopardizes the livelihoods of all Americans and makes the world less safe. The […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From Crystal Lake Grade School District 47: From District 47 to the Super Bowl: Trevor Keegan’s Journey Crystal Lake District 47’s own Trevor Keegan is set to attend the biggest game of his life this weekend. The District 47 alumnus, who attended […]
In his TV show “The Apprentice,” Donald Trump fired Rod Blagojevich. Now President Trump is reported to be considering hiring him as Ambassador to Serbia. The source is “Poliltico,” but Illinois TV stations are picking up the story: “President Donald Trump is […]
From the State’s Attorney: CARA M. ULLRICH PLEADS GUILTY TO INVOLUNTARY MANSLAUGHTER AND POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on February 7, 2025, Cara M. Ullrich, 46, of Richmond, plead guilty to before the Honorable […]
From Jacobs High School: False Lockdown Alarm at Jacobs High School – No Threat to Students Dear Jacobs Families, This morning, at approximately 11:45 a.m., a lockdown alarm was activated at Jacobs High School. We immediately implemented our lockdown procedures and worked […]
From the State’s Attorney: ERICK GOMEZ-RUBI SENTENCTED TO 8 YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS TO AGGRAVATED DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on February 7, 2025, Erick Gomez-Rubi, of Harvard, IL, was sentenced to […]
Frm the U.S. Attorney: Chicago Man Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Federal Prison for Manufacturing and Using Counterfeit Bills CHICAGO — A Chicago man has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for manufacturing counterfeit $100 bills […]
From Lakemoor Village Administrator Ryan Todd Weihofen comes a reply to the request for comment I sent the village and all of its elected officials: “The Village of Lakemoor does not comment on any ongoing criminal investigation or pending litigation.” The article on the court […]
From the Illinois Republican Party:
From the U.S. Attorney: Defendant Sentenced to 15 Years in Federal Prison for Soliciting a Minor and Lying to the FBI About Pro-ISIS Social Media Postings CHICAGO — A defendant has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for soliciting a […]
I don’t often get into international stuff, but a piece on Unleash Prosperity hotline 1197 taught me something new. The thesis is that VATs (Value Added Taxes), something like a sales tax that I first encountered in Great Britain on my only […]
In my article about the new four-year contract McHenry County Administrator for which Peter Austin is seeking approval, I misinterpreted the salary part. Four years ago his salary as set at $211,000. Starting with the requested May renewal, the base salary would […]
From the Pritzker Administration comes this figure for what I call a “voluntary” tax: Illinois Gaming Board Reported $1.5 billion in Gaming Revenue for 2023 On the heels of the Super Bowl, Illinoisians reminded to wager responsibly and safely with legal Sportsbooks […]
The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (the successor of the Northeast Illinois Planning Commission) has a survey being promoted by McHenry County. I decided to fill it out so I could point out two suggested road improvements: I also believe there should […]
The Illinois State Board of Elections issues fines for late campaign finance reporting. This year’s list includes four from McHenry County: These folks cannot be on the ballot again until the fine is paid, according to this state law: The election authority […]
Found on the McHenry County Clerk’s website: Marengo Township, Trustee Vote for 4
From JB Pritzker: Pritzker Administration Announces Cannabis Sales Exceed $2 Billion Annually Total items sold increased 13% from 2023 to 2024, marking four consecutive record-setting years of industry growth CHICAGO – As the State of Illinois celebrates the fifth anniversary of the legalization […]
From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin, who is seeking to be named the replacement for retiring State Senator Dan McConchie: Rep. McLaughlin calls for formation of bipartisan Illinois Government Efficiency Caucus LAKE BARRINGTON… State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-52nd District) is calling on the […]
On February 5, 2025, Milk and Honey COOP LLC filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Weihofen is now the paid Village Administrator of Lakemoor. Weihofen resigned as Mayor in 2022 around the time he lost his house in foreclosure and moved […]
Found on Illinois Leaks: (55 ILCS 5/3-10018) (from Ch. 34, par. 3-10018) Sec. 3-10018. Half-yearly settlements. It shall be the duty of the county board, at least once every six months, to examine the books of account of the treasurer, and count the funds, and […]
From the Woodstock Police:
Total compensation, including fringe benefits, is included in the figures below, which show compensation for those expected to receive more than $150,000 in the current Fiscal Year. NAME JOB TITLE TOTAL (including benefits) Austin, Peter ** County Administrator $287,025.88Korpalski, Joseph County Engineer […]