From the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, a legislative agency: Employment Compared to October 2019 [In] A comparison of employment growth since before the COVID-19 pandemic…Illinois has grown more slowly than the nation as a whole,… Since October 2019, U.S. employment […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Operations Manager at McCormick Place in Chicago Charged With Pocketing Kickbacks From Snowplow Vendor CHICAGO — An operations manager at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly pocketing kickbacks from […]
Black Box ad from Marengo:
From State Rep. Suzanne Ness: Representative Suzanne Ness’ Dedication Recognized Crystal Lake, Ill. – State Representative Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is set to begin her third term among community accolades. Rep. Ness was named the 2024 Metro West Legislature of the Year; […]
From the State’s Attorney: DAVID W. FLYNN SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR 3 COUNTS OF SEXUAL RELATIONS WITHIN FAMILIES The McHenry County States Attorney’s office announces that on November 15, 2024, David W. Flynn, of Chicago, […]
If past is prologue, the McHenry County Board will again decide not to minimize its property tax take in 2026. I base that statement on the recommendations for those serving on the Finance Committee this term. Those recommended to serve on the […]
Published on September 11th, this Black Box ad for the McHenry County Conservation District cost $587. The operating fund will be hiked 44.5%.
In an article on documentary films made by Chicagoans, the Chicago Sun-Times includes “The Last Republican.” [This] documentary follows former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger as he battles to hold former President Donald Trump accountable for the Jan. 6, 2023, insurrection at the […]
Under the Property Tax Cap law, local non-Home Rule units of government cannot increase their tax levies by more than the increase in the Cost of Living. Even though Woodstock is a Home Rule unit, it is adhering to this year’s limit […]
From a November 22nd Lake in the Hills Police report comes this information:
From the McHenry County Self-Storage Association: The Honorable Mayor HaleblianCrystal Lake City Council Members100 West WoodstockCrystal Lake, Il 60014 Subject: Request for Additional Time to Review the Proposed Self-Storage Tax Dear Mayor Haleblian and Esteemed Members of the City Council, We are […]
Not infuriated…frustrated. And from the Editorial Page:
As with the Burton Township Town Fund, no Black Box ad was required because the levy increase sought is less than what is allowed by law Citizens are being told the amount, however. It is 2%. .
Black Box ad from the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District:
Burton Township is requesting the same property tax levy as last yet. Because the amount is less than 5%, no Black Box ad is required by state law. Nevertheless, a notice was placed in the Northwest Herald.
Black Box ad for Marengo High School District 154:
From the Chicago Tribune article on storage batteries: There isn’t enough supply to meet demand. An influx of power-hungry data centers and the steady flow of industry back to Illinois are colliding with delays in getting renewable energy projects on the grid. […]
Algonquin Township Supervisor did something observers have never seen before at an Algonquin Township Board meeting in November. He made a phone call in the middle of the meeting. Initially, the Freedom of Information Officer reported there were no such records, but, […]
Noteworthy is the breadth of the pardon President Biden issued his son: Not only did the president pardon Hunter for the gun and tax charges for which he awaits sentencing, but for every other crime he “committed or may have committed or […]
When I served on the Illinois House Prison Reform Committee, I repeatedly chastized prison officials for allowing drugs to get behind the walls. The drugs either came in with the guards, visitors or vendors, I figured. I was also told at one […]
From the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department:Structure Fire – 5024 Meadowlark Ct, Crystal Lake IL 60012 Structure Fire – 5024 Meadowlark Ct, Crystal Lake IL 60012 Crystal Lake, IL – The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded to a reported structure fire […]
The Crystal Lake City Council has announced the imposition of a new tax–this time one on those who use storage units. The memo states, The Storage Facility Rental Tax is a tax imposed upon the privilege of renting or leasing any self-storage […]
Fifty years ago, the Federal government was threatening Illinois with the loss of highway money if it did not enact a mandatory motor cycle helmet law. Fox River Grove’s Ed Armstrong, a member of A.B.A.T.E., lobbied me in opposition (Armstrong was later […]
From Eric Sivertsen: Supervisor on Tuesday! I would like to ask for your support this Tuesday at the McHenry Township GOP Caucus at the McHenry Township Hall at 3703 N Richmond Rd, Johnsburg. IL 60051 at 7pm. I have submitted my name […]
From the Illinois Policy Institute’s Eric Allie:
From the Chicago Tribune comes this image of what is not happening in Illinois:
From the Marengo Police: At approximately 11:36 AM on Saturday, November 30, 2024, at Kindred Hospital (Chicago North), the Marengo Police Department arrested Colton M. Howell, 26, of 15 Garden Place Circle Apt. F, Cary, IL, for the following alleged offense(s); Colton […]
From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District:: On Saturday, November 30th, at approximately 7 p.m., the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 2900 block of W. Parksi Ave. in unincorporated McHenry. Fire crews […]
From the Crystal Lake Fire/Rescue Department:: Structure Fire – 5719 Haligus Rd. Woodstock, IL. Crystal Lake, IL – The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded to a reported structure fire at 7:54 pm at 5719 Haligus Rd. that was called in by […]
Back in 1970, former Chicago Policeman and Illinois Crime Commission investigator decided he wanted to run for McHenry County Sheriff. When I asked him in the Courthouse why he didn’t run as a Republican, he told me he was told he couldn’t.. […]