From the Tax Foundation: 2013 Cigarette Tax Rates, Smuggling Percentages, and Changes Since 2006 Smuggling in Illinois has also increased dramatically, from 1.1 percent to 20.9 percent sincethe last data release. This is likely related to the fact that the Illinois state […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: 66th District — What I’m Hearing State Representative Suzanne Ness is not considering a bid for the 9th Congressional District open seat, in spite of living in the district. Ness is eyeing the seat of […]
This information comes from State Rep. Jeff Keicher: If Illinois was “average.” Since before I was elected, I’ve been talking about how Illinois’ excessive tax burden and overregulation have driven people and businesses out of our state, contributing to higher unemployment and […]
From State Rep. Tom Weber: Rep. Weber, House Republicans Call for SAFE-T Act Reform, Justice for Megan Bos Springfield, IL…. State Representative Tom Weber (R-Fox Lake) was joined by House Minority Floor Leader Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), State Representative Patrick Sheehan (R-Homer Glen), […]
From the Sheriff: McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Announces Distracted Driving Enforcement Results The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced it issued 42 citations for distracted driving law violations: during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with […]
From the State’s Attorney: TYRONE D. JONES SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON BY A FELON AND POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on May 12, 2025, Tyrone […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Federal Judge Sentences Chicago Street Gang Member to 34 Years in Prison for Murdering a Man and Threatening a Witness CHICAGO — A member of a violent Chicago street gang has been sentenced to 34 years in federal […]
From the Huntley Police: On May 13th, 10000 block of E. Main St. Jamie L. Rolnicki, age 20, of the 14500 block of Tawny Ln., Huntley, IL, was arrested for forgery, financial exploitation of the elderly and theft. Ms. Rolnicki was processed […]
From Dundee Township Supervisor Shefali Shah: Dundee Township Supervisor Shefali Shah to be sworn-in Monday, May 19 EAST DUNDEE – Shefali Shah (D, East Dundee) announces the Honorable Judge John G. Dalton, Circuit Judge in the 16th Judicial Circuit, has graciously confirmed […]
From State Rep. Adam Niemerg: Rep. Adam Niemerg: Non-governmental organizations receiving millions in taxpayer dollars Dieterich, IL – State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) says the widening gap in the state budget is not the result of a lack of funds but rather a […]
Under the images of the Americans for Prosperity postcard designed to put pressure on State Rep. Sue Ness not to vote for higher taxes, I wrote, “You can’t beat somebody with nobody.” Today, Laurie Parman announces she is making her second run […]
From the U.S. Attorney: TWELVE YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR SUBURBAN CHICAGO MAN WHO TRAFFICKED FENTANYL AND ILLEGALLY POSSESSED HANDGUN CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man who trafficked fentanyl and cocaine and illegally possessed a loaded handgun has been sentenced to 12 […]
From The Center Square: IL state rep asks tollway to explain error costing taxpayers $44.6 million (The Center Square) – The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is being asked to explain a costly mistake to taxpayers. State Rep. Tom Weber, R-Fox lake, […]
From Congressman Darin LaHood: LaHood’s Community Reclamation Partnerships Act Passes the House Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) praised the passage of his legislation, H.R. 167, the Community Reclamation Partnerships Act. This legislation will ensure continued investment for the cleanup of abandoned […]
As the Republican Party wrote, The Wheels On The Bus Fell Off: JB Pritzker’s “EV flop” CHICAGO — Back in June 2023, JB Pritzker, Dick Durbin, Tammy Duckworth, and a crowd of lawmakers flocked to Joliet, patting themselves on the back as they […]
From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: Rep. Martin McLaughlin, Republican Lawmakers Unveil Over $5 Billion in Budget Savings: Call for Responsible Spending, End to Sanctuary State Policies Barrington, IL – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-52) joined Republican colleagues, Chris Miller, Brad Halbrook, Adam […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: Senate Republicans Push Back Against Estate Tax Hike, Fight to Protect Family Farms One of the elements included in the Democrats’ $6 billion in new tax proposals takes aim at generational farmers in Illinois. They want to […]
From the State’s Attorney: JUAN A. COLON FOUND GUILTY OF ATTEMPT FIRST DEGREE MURDER, AGGRAVATED DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM, AND UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF WEAPON BY FELON AFTER BENCH TRIAL The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that Juan A. Colon, 29, of […]
From the Sheriff: Fatal Motorcycle Crash near Marengo A 19-year-old Marengo man died following a single motorcycle crash on County Line Road, north of Harmony Road, near Marengo in unincorporated McHenry County. On Saturday, May 10, 2025, at approximately 3:24 p.m., members […]
Stories are popping up having former Obama supporter urging JB Pritzker not to run for re-election. You can find the WBEZ one here. What do you think?
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: The problem with this campaign is that you can’t beat someone with no one. So far, no opponent to Ness has surfaced.
I found the following in several newsletters from Republican State Senators today: Legislation to Ban Glocks Punishes the Lawful, Not the Criminals Illinois Democrats introduced legislation effectively banning the sale of certain handguns to civilians, sparking serious concerns among Second Amendment supporters. […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: Household Hazardous Waste Collection – Crystal Lake Mark your calendar! On June 7, 2025, Illinois residents can safely dispose of household hazardous waste at Prairie Ridge High School, 6000 Dvorak Drive, Crystal Lake, IL. This free event […]
From the Illinois Institute’s Eric Allie comes this cartoon about the rise of real estate taxes:
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Jonathan Jackson And Other Black Lawmakers Buck Pritzker 18 members of the Congressional Black Caucus have endorsed Robin Kelly (IL-2) for U.S. Senate. One of them is Jonathan Jackson (IL-1). Jonathan Jackson is the brother […]
From the Cary Fire Protection District: House Explosion/Fire Follow-Up The Cary Fire Protection District is providing a follow-up to the incident that occurred on Sunday, May 11, 2025, in the 6700 block of Pheasant Trail in unincorporated Cary. At this time, the […]
There will be more than a little irony if Fox River Valley State Senator Don DeWitte is a leader in the effort to bail out the RTA. DeWitte of St. Charles has served on the RTA Board and was appointed to the […]
Found on “Liberty Unyielding”: “Living within a mile of a golf course is associated with a 126% increased risk for Parkinson’s disease (PD), possibly due to increased pesticide exposure, results of a population-based case-control study suggest. “Results also showed drinking water from […]
Take a look at the small size of this sign that notifies neighbors of proposed changes in zoning: One can figure out something is up, but must get out of the car to read the contents. Other parts of the country require […]
Can’t get much better than the major front page article in the Chicago Tribune. That’s what wanna be Jan Schakowsky successor Kat Abughazaleh scored today, The Tribune selected a demure photo to run. Not one of the racy pictures she has posted […]