From Illinois Policy: Illinois Democrats rejected a mid-cycle redistricting plan cooked up by U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries to maximize Democratic partisan advantage in the state’s congressional district map. The reason? They don’t want to endanger their safe seats. Opposition from Illinois Democrats […]
From the U.S. Attorney: ROCKFORD MAN SENTENCED TO MORE THAN SIX YEARS IN PRISON FOR ILLEGALLY POSSESSING A FIREARM ROCKFORD — A Rockford man has been sentenced to more than six years in prison for illegally possessing a firearm. WESLEY SMITH, 37, […]
In his second press release of the day, Daren Bailey announces his candidacy for Governor: Darren Bailey to Kick Off Gubernatorial Campaign with Statewide Launch Events Louisville, IL] – Conservative farmer, businessman, and former State Senator Darren Bailey will officially launch his campaign for Governor […]
It appears that I have missed the press release from Darin Bailey announcing his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Governor. The following press release arrived on the letterhead you see below; It pretty much says Bailey is running for Governor. Here […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL JUDGE SENTENCES MAN TO MORE THAN SEVEN YEARS IN PRISON FOR ROBBING U.S. POSTAL SERVICE CARRIER IN CHICAGO CHICAGO — A federal judge has sentenced a man to more than seven years in prison for robbing a […]
From Homeland Security: ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer for Venezuelan Criminal Illegal Alien who Brutally Murdered Victim and Claimed to Bury Body in Concrete in Illinois This criminal illegal alien who now faces homicide and kidnaping charges was released into the U.S. by […]
Remember the movie “Wakanda?” And, how people contacted Wauconda, Illinois, in its wake? Yesterday, State Senator Darby Hills sent out a newsletter with the following announcement of an event to be held in “Wakanda:”
From State Senator Darby Hills: Remembering Former-Governor Jim Edgar Jim Edgar, 38th Governor of Illinois (1991–1999), died September 14, 2025, at 79 after battling pancreatic cancer. Known for his dedication to bipartisanship, he tackled the state budget deficit, reformed education and welfare, […]
From Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen: Chris Lauzen Announces Re-Election Campaign for Kane County Treasurer Aurora, IL In a statement issued in his Aurora childhood neighborhood, current Treasurer and former Kane County Chairman and State Senator Chris Lauzen announced his campaign for re-election to […]
From Evanson Now: “Chicago community organizer Miracle Jenkins, one of nearly 20 candidates vying to replace Rep. Jan Schakowsky in Congress next year, suspended his campaign Sunday evening, announcing he’s endorsing Bushra Amiwala of Skokie in the 9th Congressional District Democratic primary. […]
Crystal Lake Park Board member Cathy Cagle came up with an interesting idea to get the Park District out of contention concerning who controls Crystal Lake (the lake). It was her second idea. Deed the bottom of the lake in Lakewood to […]
From Refuge for Women: THANK YOU LAKE IN THE HILLS ROTARY! Thank you to our generous friends at the Lake in the Hills Rotary Club for awarding Refuge for Women Chicago a grant to support survivors! We are grateful for their compassion, care, […]
McHenry County GOPAC sponsored a gathering at Niko’s Red Mill Inn Sunday at the same time that Charlie Kirk was being memorialized in Arizona. GOPAC leader Karen Tirio supplied the photos below, while The Response’s Richard Rostron wrote the text. Local supporters […]
This began with the arrest of Wisconsin woman Alyssa Popp in 2011: Here is the Sheriff’s press release: CRIMINAL CHARGES FILED IN FATAL TRAFFIC The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announces the results of a 3 month long investigation into a fatal traffic […]
Why do I use “finally” in the headline? Because the Board Secretary said it would be posted on the Grade School website last Tuesday. Anyway, here is was Lea Grover told the overfill audience of constituents: Just in cae you don’t want […]
An article in the Rockford Register Star on September 19 confirms that the Illinois Department of Transportation is going to build the $275 million Metra extension to Rockford. Study: Thousands could ride Chicago to Rockford train each year Illinois officials returned to Rockford […]
One of my conspiracy-minded friends sent me this ten-minute video from “Val Venis” claiming that one of Charlie Kirk’s body guards was the one who shot him. No motive is presented, but the analysis of the video is enough to prompt me […]
In 1974, CTA Board Chair Milton Pikarsky made the pitch for a “Yes” vote on the referendum to establish the Regional Transportation Authority with its gas and parking taxes, plus diversions statewide from license plate fees that is now coming back for […]
The following local artists and organization received grants:
From State Senator Craig Wilcox:
From the Chicago Sun-Times: “The four yes votes from Illinois came from U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski, Bill Foster, Brad Schneider and Eric Sorensen. “U.S. Reps. Lauren Underwood, Delia Ramirez, Mike Quigley, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Robin Kelly, Jonathan Jackson and Danny Davis voted against […]
From Illinois Policy Institute cartoonist Eric Allie:
From the Cary Police:
From the Marengo Police:
The Park and Ride Lot on Route 31 rarely has more than a couple of vehicles. Now four teens have figured out another use.
Marengo McHenry County Board President Marty Mohr shepherded county GOP candidates through seven taverns last Sunday to gather election petition signatures. Sheriff Robb Tadelman, Senator Dave Syverson, District 8 Candidate Marty Mohr, Riley Township PC Yvonne Daniels, Regional Superintendent of Schools Diana […]
From the Crystal Lake Police:
From the campaign of State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: McLaughlin, you may remember, was hung out to dry by the House Republican Leadership, probably because he challenged the existing leadership. Despite being the most vulnerable incumbent, McLaughlin was provided no financial assistance. He […]