From the Illinois Policy Institute’s cartoonist Eric Allie:
I’d nominate former President Barack Obama’s Presidential Monument the ugliest of all. Now, Jack’s Substack (Jack Cashill) has an article about its faulty construction. The piece goes into depth concerning what happens with DEI is more important than competence and turns some […]
You can listen to the interview here. U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL 16) joins John Williams to talk about a wide variety of issues including the economy, the impact of tariffs, immigration, how DOGE is making cuts to the federal government, how his constituents […]
From the Huntley Police:
Algonquin Township Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky doesn’t only join demonstrations in Washington. She was in Chicago last week. Schakowsky Joins Environmental Protection Agency Workers at Daley Plaza Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk do not care about our federal workers. They want to […]
The minutes from January 8, 2025, for the Administrative Services Committee: Resolution Authorizing an Updated Employment Agreement for the County Administrator Pulled for discussion by Mr. Kunkle. There was no reflection on the county’s work or achievements, but concerns arose about how […]
From Brewster Rockit: Space Guy:
Found on Sunburn, a Florida email: Lobbyists Report Earnings Lobby firms have filed their final compensation reports for 2024, capping a year in which the state’s top-tier firms broke revenue records. It was a tight race for the top spot in Florida […]
Found at Huntley Road & Square Barn near the McHenry County line: Had Enough? VOTE NO Kane County Retail Tax April 1, 2025 KaneCountSpeaks.com Paid for by People of Kane County
From the Huntley Police Department Facebook page: The Huntley Police Department received information of a suspicious incident at Huntley High School at approximately 7:48 this morning after weathered spent shell casings were turned into the School Resource Officer. Out of an abundance […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Suburban Chicago Tax Professional Sentenced to More Than Ten Years in Federal Prison for Stealing Client and Investor Funds CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago tax professional who fraudulently obtained more than $2.5 million from clients and investors under […]
A second meeting was called because Darby Hills did not a public record of being a Republican. State law required the replacement be a Republican. From one who was on the Zoom call for the do-over meeting to select Dan McConchie’s replacement […]
From 13th Annual Fox River Summit to be held March 13, 2025 Every March residents of Illinois and Wisconsin gather at the Fox River Summit to update one another on what is happening along and throughout the Fox River watershed. The objectives […]
From the Cary Police comes this report of a McHenry man with marijuana in his car:
Renee Hill’s name is mentioned on the invitation. She is a Trustee in Coral Township and Democratice Party Precinct Committeeperson.
From the Lake County State’s Attorney: Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office Charges Four Men After Undercover Child Exploitation Operation (Lake County, IL) The Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office has filed charges against four defendants following an undercover operation conducted by the Illinois State Police, […]
State Rep. Sue Ness has introduced House Bill 1146, which bans plastic bags: Synopsis As Introduced Amends the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act. Provides that, beginning 18 months after the amendatory Act’s effective date, (1) no store or food service business […]
Found on the Barrington Hills Observer: “The Fix” is in? According to Wikipedia, “This page was last edited on 23 February 2025, at 00:16 (UTC).” A week ago today, the Daily Herald reported, “Darby Hills’ appointment to state Senate on hold as Republicans reopen […]
From the Woodstock Police:
I haven’t subscribed to the Northwest Herald since a Business Expo offer of six months for a dime was too good to pass up. Thinking perhaps the paper allows the free reading of a couple of articles a month, as others do, […]
From the Dundee Township Republican Party:
Written by Natalia Dagenhart and reprinted with permission: Lara Trump visits Illinois ‘America First Leadership Dinner’ with Lara Trump took place on February 21 in DuPage County. February 21, 2025, became a memorable day for many people who reside in Illinois. One […]
From the summer in 1965 through the next spring, I worked as a Budget Examiner in the United States Bureau of the Budget. It’s now re-named the Office of Management and Budget. The office was on the first floor of the Executive […]
From the State’s Attorney: SERGIO ESQUIVEL SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR AGGRAVATED DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on February 26, 2025, Sergio Esquivel, of Marengo, IL, was […]
From Corrie Burns:
From the State’s Attorney: MAX MCNAMARA SENTENCED TO EIGHT YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF AGGRAVATED DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that Max McNamara, 33, of Lakemoor, Illinois, was sentenced to […]
From Lake in the Hills: Join our Team – We are Hiring! Looking for a rewarding job in the community? The Village of Lake in the Hills is hiring for several positions across multiple departments! Whether you’re interested in working outdoors as […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
Another day, another demonstration for Algonquin Township’s Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: As a former elementary school teacher, I will not sit on the sidelines as Trump and Musk try to dismantle the Department of Education. Our children are more important than tax cuts […]
Again from Americans for Prosperity: