.From The Center Square: Fed up taxpayers ditch CA, IL and NY, while FL, TX continue to grow (The Center Square) – Florida and Texas have gained the most by interstate migration, while California, Illinois, and New York have lost the most, according […]
From the McHenry County Democratic Party: Crystal Lake Pride Walk & Social It’s the second annual Downtown Crystal Lake Pride Walk & Social, and we McHenry Democrats are going to be marching in it, and it’s going to be big, so for sure do not […]
From the Illinois Policy Institute comes this analysis of the inability of Springfield legislators to thoughtfully consider appropriations bills: Lawmakers in the Illinois General Assembly must read fast when they get final state budgets, because thousands of pages are dropped on them […]
From the Chicago Tribune: “Calling former House Speaker Michael Madigan “steeped in corruption,” federal prosecutors on Friday asked for a whopping 12 1/2-year prison term and $1.5 million fine for Madigan’s conviction nearly four months ago on bribery and other conspiracy charges.” […]
From the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: McHenry Mass Transportation Alert: ENDS TOMORROW Transit in Northeastern Illinois is facing a funding crisis starting next year due to Federal COVID relief funding running out in 2026, as well as the general underinvestment on […]
I played legislative analyst today by typing the word “tax” into the search engine for(House Amendment 1 to SB2811. Here are the proposals I found: In addition, I think the bill proposes to grab the share of the RTA sales tax that […]
From State Senators Don DeWitte and Craig Wilcox: Click here to sign my petition to help stop the Chicago takeover of public transit. I want to give you a quick but important update on a bill moving through Springfield that is disastrous […]
From State Rep. Dan Ugasta: Memorial Day’s roots in Illinois The family tradition of Memorial Day had its start with the custom of gathering in places of eternal rest to pay tribute to our kinfolk, especially those who have fought in America’s […]
McHenry County Clerk and Recorder estimates that a $3 per thousand real estate transfer tax would raise about $13 million from McHenry County residents. But, hey, a lot of it would come people smart enough to be moving out of Illinois. The […]
$13 million will be extracted from buyers and sellers of real estate in McHenry County if the Democrats pass their mass transit funding bill. In addition, $15 million from the last CTA bailout legislation through a quarter of one percent sales tax […]
The folks opposing the approval for a slaughterhouse next to the Greenwood Cemetery should be given credit for luring WMAQ-TV to the hearing. The story can be found here.
From McHenry County Democrats: Friends of Carolyn Campbell Campaign Kickoff WHEN: Monday, June 2nd, 2025 – 6:30 to 8:30 pmWHERE: Duke’s Alehouse, 110 North Main Street, Crystal Lake (upstairs room, sorry no elevator) Only $45 – get your tickets on ActBlue Visit Carolyn on the Web and on […]
I’m doubting that anyone working on the editorial side of the Chicago Tribune was around around for the Regional Transportation Authority referendum debate in the spring of 1974. That is the only explanation I can think of for the following paragraph in […]
The newest State Senator, Darby Hills, was featured in a front page photo in the Chicago Tribune today. Having never been elected, this recognition can’t hurt.
From the Marengo Police: At approximately 8:19 PM on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at W. Grant Highway, the Marengo Police Department arrested Joseph V. Ranzino, 64, of W. Grant Highway, Marengo, for the following alleged offense(s); Possession of a Firearm with a […]
From WIRF-TV: BELVIDERE, Ill. (WIFR) – After deliberating for a little over two hours, a jury finds the suspect in a 2021 triple homicide guilty on all counts. Alize Smith, 27, was charged with three counts of first-degree murder for the deaths […]
From the Kenosha County Sheriff: Arrests made in 2003 cold case murder investigation The Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office has arrested two suspects in the September 2003 cold case murder investigation involving victim David A. Vanderzee of the Town of Randall, Kenosha County, […]
Former Crystal Lake City Clerk and university professor Nick Kachiroubas is to be sentenced tomorrow morning at the Courthouse. UPDATE:
From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: Rep. McLaughlin Slams Billion-Dollar Energy Giveaway as Budget Deadline Nears Springfield…With less than 60 hours remaining before the state budget deadline, State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R–Lake Barrington) is calling out Governor Pritzker and legislative Democrats for continuing […]
From State Rep. Dan Ugasta: Say NO to Pritzker Power Plan 2.0 On Wednesday, the same environmental special interests and progressive leaders responsible for our state’s failing energy policies held a rally for their so-called “Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act” (CRGA). […]
From State Rep. Joe Sosnowski: Rep. Sosnowski files bill to strengthen Illinois gaming industry SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) has filed new legislation to strengthen Illinois’ gaming industry and sustain its long-term success by allowing the three most underperforming […]
From the Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts: Marengo Firefighters Honored for Saving Life After Cardiac Arrest The Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts recognized four members of their team with Life Saving Awards (Phoenix Awards) during a ceremony held on Wednesday, May 28, […]
From State Rep. Don DeWitte: Senator Don DeWitte Announces ITEP Grant for Village of Algonquin Bike Path Along Sandbloom Road I’m pleased to announce that the City of Algonquin will be receiving an Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant totaling $1,207,520 to […]
Little has been heard about Governor JB Pritzker’s idea to allow community colleges to provide four-year degrees. This, from the Illinois Freedom Caucus, adds some detail: IL Freedom Caucus Proposes Changes To SB1988, Community College Baccalaureate Bill Springfield- In February, Governor Pritzker […]
From the Illinois Freedom Caucus: IL Freedom Caucus condemns latest reckless attack on gun owners and hunters Springfield, IL – The Illinois Freedom Caucus strongly condemns the recent passage of SB 8 in the House, a bill that targets law-abiding gun owners while […]
From the Daily Herald: The legislation “appears to confirm our initial fears that this is a Chicago-Cook County takeover of regional transit funding and operations because the voting thresholds appear to be heavily skewed toward Cook County and the city of Chicago,” […]
From the U.S. Attorneyj: U.S. ATTORNEY’S OFFICE IN CHICAGO OBTAINS FORFEITURE OF $214 MILLION IN PROCEEDS FROM ALLEGED “PUMP AND DUMP” INVESTMENT FRAUD SCHEME Court Order Allows for Forfeited Funds To Be Returned to Confirmed Victims CHICAGO — The U.S. Attorney’s Office […]
From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: Rep. Martin McLaughlin Pushes for Recognition on Capitol Grounds of Illinois-Born Pope Springfield…State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Lake Barrington) has introduced legislation to formally recognize the elevation of Pope Leo XIV, a native of Chicago, to the Papacy […]
From State Rep. Sue Ness: Unethical Slashes. By now, the reality of the Trump Administration’s actions is becoming more clear as we work toward the end of May and the passage of a budget. I have been telling people that I expect […]
Tyler Kochanski, who lives in Fox River Grove and attends eight grade at Saints Peter & Paul School in Cary, made it to the National Spelling Bee. He misspelled a word in Found Three.