From the McHenry County Circuit Court: 22nd Judicial Circuit Employee Earns National Court Management Certification WOODSTOCK, IL — The 22nd Judicial Circuit of McHenry County is pleased to announce Bryanna Wojtkiewicz, Caseflow Coordinator, has successfully completed the Certified Court Manager (CCM) program […]
From State Senator Andrew Chesney: “State Senator Andrew Chesney (R-Freeport) announced today that he is challenging the unconstitutional, unethical, and backroom process used by Illinois politicians to ram through this year’s $55.2 billion State budget, the largest in State history. “The people […]
From Wirepoints: Chicago’s Mayor Johnson wants the ultra rich to ‘step up.’ They’re more likely to step out. By: Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner If Illinois’ out-migration data tells us anything, Mayor Brandon Johnson’s targeting of the rich to fund his city’s […]
The newly constituted Crystal Lake Park Board voted 4-3 to excise its Diversity Equity Inclusion section from its Policy Manual, the contents of which can be seen in the post referenced below: Voting in favor were newly-elected Commissioners Frederick Tiesenga, Keith Nisenson, […]
Crystal Lake’s Family Health Partnership will be the recipient of a half million dollars, according to next year’s budget law. It is part of the money provided State Representative Sue Ness’ last year to allocate.
From the State’s Attorney: COURT GRANTS STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE’S PETITION TO DETAIN MAN INVOLVED IN POLICE STAND OFF IN MCHENRY McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announced today that the Honorable Judge Michael Zasadil granted the State’s motion to deny pretrial release […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: First out of the gate of Democrats hoping to replace Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky was pro-Palestine Kat Abughazaleh. Others have followed, but they are traditional elected official types. Now comes Bushra Amiwala. Earlier this week, another […]
Algonquin Republican Precinct Committeeperson Britanny Colatorti filed suit to prevent the appoitment of Darby Hills to replace Dan McConchie as State Senator. She is the wife of Tony Colatorti, who was defeated in the 2022 Republican Primary Election by Robb Tadelman. She […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From State Senator Don DeWitte: Several High Profile Bills Fail to Cross Finish Line Prior to Adjournment While the budget and its supporting documents are on their way to the Governor’s desk, several high profile bills failed to advance prior to adjournment. […]
From the State’s Attorney: COURT GRANTS STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE’S PETITION TO DETAIN 78-YEAR-OLD MAN CHARGED WITH THREE COUNTS OF AGGRAVATED BATTERY The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces today that the Honorable Judge Jeffrey J. Altman granted the State’s motion to deny […]
From WIND morning email: Supreme Court Takes Up Case on Counting Votes After Election Day Perhaps making it more difficult to “win in overtime.” Politico: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a Republican lawmaker’s challenge to an Illinois state law requiring election […]
McHenry SWAT action to serve a warrant: From WMAQ: From Fox32 is this video:
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
In 2023, the Crystal Lake Park Board decided not to take over Healthbridge, the fitness center that Northwestern Medicine abandoned after getting in its deal to purchase Centengra. Below are notes from a Friend of McHenry County Blog on last night’s Crystal […]
From the McHenry County Sheriff: Aggravated Battery in Unincorporated Union A man was left seriously injured after an altercation near Union on Wednesday, June 4. At approximately 6:53 p.m., the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched for an injured person near the […]
National Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Blitz Conducted in Woodstock On Thursday, May 29th and Friday, May 30th 2025, the Woodstock Police Department, along with the Spring Grove Police Department, participated in the National Organized Retail Crime (ORC) Blitz. This was a nationwide […]
From newly-appointed State Senator Darby Hills: The Illinois General Assembly just wrapped up its spring session, and once again, taxpayers are being asked to do more.In just six years, the state budget has grown by nearly 40 percent. This year alone, lawmakers […]
In a gymnastic flip that would win cheers from those on a parade route of the Jesse White Tumblers, former McHenry County Republican Congressman Joe Walsh is hinting that he may run again in his newly-declared party–the Democratic Party. And where? Politico […]
From the U.S. Attorney: U.S. Attorney’s Office Announces Expansion of Project Safe Neighborhoods in Chicago Newly Created PSN Zone Includes Downtown Economic Centers and All CTA Trains CHICAGO — Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today […]
June 6th is the next date that a McHenry County Judge Kevin Costello will hear Brittany Colatorti’s case against State Senator Darby Hills. Brittany Colatorti filed the suit.
From the Pritzker Administration: State of Illinois Highlights Historic $500 Million Investment in Site Readiness Following Balanced Budget Passage “Surplus to Success” Program and Expanded DCEO Initiatives Set to Unlock Billions in Private Investment, Revitalize Communities SPRINGFIELD, IL – Following the passage of […]
From the Chicago Tribune: The losing candidate, Ebony Lucas, filed a defamation suit claiming a “coordinated smear campaign.” The jury agreed and awarded a total of $1.4 million The format of the negative mailings were similar to the hit pieces against McHenry […]
The call yo action from a Crystal Lake Park District DEI supporter led me to look up what the DEI policy is. The policy is below: From the Crystal Lake Park District Policy Manual: Policy Number: 9.3.2 Date Adopted: 3/18/2021Policy Name: Community […]
During the May McHenry County Finance and Audit Committee meeting, staff from the 708 Mental Health Board made some points I found interesting. They are quoted below: “Ms. Keisman detailed that the Board had collaborated with Ms. Wisz months earlier to develop […]
Found in the Daily Herald: Republican Sen. Don DeWitte of St. Charles noted the transit vote came on the heels of a tough state budget vote that added millions in taxes. “I’m sure a number of (senators) who represent moderate districts saw […]
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From Crystal Lake’s watchdog Donald Kountz: Critique of Water’s Edge The Business District Plan for The Water’s Edge Business District has serious errors and omissions. Correcting the errors are critical to the understanding the Business District Plan. The Public Notice published in […]
From Victor Davis Hansen in the Daily Signal: ‘Diversity, equity, and inclusion did not help the inner city. ‘It didn’t stop the crime rate. ‘It didn’t increase the per capita income. ‘It did help a professional class.’
From Illinois Senate Democrats: Senate Democrats prioritize education, health care and more in FY 26 budget Building upon the responsible spending decisions the Illinois Senate Democratic caucus made and balanced budgets they’ve passed in recent years, they passed a smart spending plan […]