March 11th, Scott Hennings of the McHenry County Department of Transportation appeared before the Senate Transportation Committee which is considering the re-structuring of the Regional Transportation Authority along with a massive infused of new tax dollars. Here is his testimony: Remarks to […]
My big falling out with the way the McHenry County Conservation District finances its operation came when the school district, park (including conservation) districts, etc., successfully lobbied the Illinois General Assembly in the mid-1990’s to roll back the complete prohibition of borrowing […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Former Employee of Augusta National Golf Club Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Stealing Masters Golf Tournament Merchandise and Memorabilia CHICAGO — A former employee of the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia was sentenced today […]
From the Illinois Freedom Caucus: IL Freedom Caucus to IL home school families: Do not give up the fight for your freedom Springfield, IL – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is sending a message to Illinois homeschool families to keep fighting for their freedom […]
From the Woodstock Police: Date Occurred: 3/6/2025Arrest Date (if different from date of incident): Same. Sex: M Race: W Age: 18Location: CHURCH ST. & N. MADISON ST.Name: MILLER, MAXIMUS J.Address: 200 block of DEAN ST.Charge: Disposition: ARRESTED & RELEASED ON NTANext Court […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From the Lake in the Hills Police: The Lake in the Hills Police Department Announces St. Patrick’s Day The Lake in the Hills Police Department Announces St. Patrick’s Day DUI Enforcement Results Lake in the Hills, IL – The Lake in the […]
From the Harvard Fire Protection District: Firefighters Respond to Apartment Fire on 9th Street On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5:47 a.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District responded to a reported apartment fire in the 1100 block of 9th Street. Upon arrival, […]
A press release: HomeVestors® Gives “Big” Check for $20,000 to Lake-McHenry Habitat for Humanity After Chicagoland Home is Named The Ugliest House Of The Year® for 2024 HomeVestors of America, Inc., the We Buy Ugly Houses® people, presented a “big” check for $20,000 to […]
What is Thomas Jefferson’s presidency know for? I’d suggest two accomplishments: Donald Trump could accomplish something similar Just some thoughts.
Mike Lesperance Mails in Support of His Campaign for Re-Election as Nunda Township Road Commissioner
From the Lesperance campaign:
From the Department of Natural Resources: Illinois spring trout season opens April 5 at 58 locations statewide SPRINGFIELD – The 2025 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 5 at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. An early opportunity […]
From Wirepoints comes this analysis; Gov. Pritzker’s real record on jobs By: Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics just released its finalized employment numbers for 2024 so we can now do a full review of job creation under Gov. […]
From the McHenry County Coroner: McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office was contacted on March 13, 2025 by McHenry County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the death of Craig M. Ragusin, age 66 of McHenry. The decedent was found […]
McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office investigated the death of a single person car accident around the 8200 block of Mason Hill Rd. in unincorporated Woodstock [Bull Valley] on March 3, 2025. The decedent’s car was engulfed by […]
I’m sure U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts knows there are three branches. But after Executive Branch President Donald Trump called for the impeachment of a Federal Circuit Court Judge, Roberts weighed in. It is the Legislative Branch that has the power […]
From Algonquin Police Chief Dennis W. Walker: Inaugural Unified Police Academy [Algonquin, IL] – The Algonquin Police Department, along with Special Olympics Illinois and the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, is proud to host the Inaugural Unified Police Academy on […]
Casinos are opposing internet gambling because it would hurt their bottom line, That’s what the article referenced in the Daily Herald email above indicates. When casinos were proposed, horse race tracks made a similar argument..
From State Rep. Tom Weber: PROPERTY TAX RELIEF PRESS CONFERENCE Last week, I joined my colleagues Assistant Minority Leader Dan Ugaste and State Representative Joe Sosnowski to unveil our new legislative bill package to deliver property tax relief to residents across the […]
Found on Nate More’s “The Liberal Patriot:” The numbers pretty much speak for themselves.
From State Senator Don DeWitte: Funds Still Available for Volunteer Emergency Worker Credit I recently learned there is still money available in the Volunteer Emergency Worker Tax Credit Fund for this year. The Volunteer Emergency Worker Credit was created in 2023 to […]
Found on McHenry County Conservatives Facebook page:
Oakwood Hills, Johnsburg and now the Marengo Park District have announced Easter Egg Hunts. Sticking to out roots.
Sent by a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Parrish mail 3-16-25 back
From The Center Square: Despite paying second highest gas taxes, study shows Illinoisans deal with subpar roads (The Center Square) – A new study shows that Illinois’ high gasoline taxes are not leading to good roads and bridges. The Reason Foundation has released […]
A Friend of McHenry County Blog put this analysis together: Battle within Democrats for who to throw their Support Behind for D158 School Board Race D158 Board of Education has 5 open seats: (1) 2-year spot & (4) 4-year spots. This upcoming […]
From the Woodstock Police: Obscene Defined. Any material or performance is obscene if: (1) the average person, applying contemporary adult community standards, would find that, taken as a whole, it appeals to the prurient interest; and (2) the average person, applying contemporary adult […]
Grafton Township GOP has condemned Harvard officials for pass the following resolution: “For the full background on this resolution please watch the video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygAAneicwcc starting at minute 9,” suggests the Grafton GOP Committee. “You’ll see how a city government brags and doubles down […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police;
Found on page 48 of the McHenry County Conservation District’s quite comprehensive 196-page report to the McHenry County Board concerning its budget: “Supported the Conservation District’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Committee to incorporate best practices into policy, programs, trainings and activities.”