Fro the Salvation army: FIVE MCHENRY COUNTY RESTAURANTS INVITE THE COMMUNITY TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL SALVATION ARMY WEEK Community members who dine at one of five participating locations from May 12-18 can ask for a portion of the sales to be donated to […]
That’s the number for Moraine Valley State Park provided by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources in a press release this past week. Governor Pritzker announced that more than 41 million visitors visited Illinois state parks and historic sites, the highest number […]
Taking back thirty years to my crusade against rape in prison was a recent article in the Chicago Tribune: When I figured out that HIV was being spread much more in Illinois prisons than in the general population from a CDC-financed study […]
The Chicago Tribune has a story about the history of the Thompson Center across from City Hall. The ownership of parts of the parcel, one of which could be quite relevant is missing. The Civic Center Bank was located on the southwest […]
From The Land Conservancy of McHenry County: Siblings Preserve 50 Acres of Farmland for Life in Richmond Gary Gauger and Ginger Gauger have preserved their family farm with the help of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County Richmond siblings, Gary Gauger and […]
From the Marengo Police: At approximately 6:10 AM on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at N. State Street and Municipal Drive, the Marengo Police Department arrested Jose M. Alicea-Reyes, 51, of Mueller Circle, Plainfield, IL, for the following alleged offenses; six counts of […]
From the Woodstock Police: Arrest Date – 5/7/2025 Name: QUINNEY, JOSHUA D., Sex: M Race: W Age: 46, Address: BRAEMAR CIR., VILLIAGE OF LAKEWOOD Location: N. RTE. 14 HYWY & WASHINGTON ST. Charge: Disposition: ARRESTED & TOT MCJ
From Wirepoints: Create jobs and opportunity If Illinois and Chicago politicians really cared about improving the lives of black Chicagoans, they’d obsess about jobs, investment and economic growth. Unfortunately, their policies have made a mess instead. In preparation for my Chicago Tonight’s Black Voices appearance last week, […]
Seen by a Friend of McHenry County Blog on Route 14:
My opinion of the best bill that State Rep. Jack Franks ever passed was his anti-SLAPP law. SLAPP stands for “strategic lawsuit against public participation.” Prompting Franks was a suit against opponents of a massive development in Richmond. The purpose of such […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From the Lake in the Hills Police;
I’m not sure why, but at some point many years ago I subscribed up for Homeland Security press releases. The Department has begun sending out information about deportees who have received support from supporters of illegal immigration and haters of Jews. The […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: 5/8/2025 11:21:00 AM POSSESSION OF CHILD . PORNOGRAPHY, 400 Block of Danbury Cir. Jones, Maxwell R.; M/B; 23 years of age; Danbury Cir., Lake in the Hills5 Charges: TURNED OVER TO MCHENRY COUNTY JAIL
Back when he was State Senator, Kirk Dillard led the effort that resulted in our RTA sales tax being tripled for McHenry County residents. It went from one-quarter of one percent to three-quarters of one percent. One-quarter of one percent of that […]
From the Marengo Police: At approximately 12:40 AM on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in the 500 Block of 7th Circle, the Marengo Police Department arrested Jennifer E. Reher, 50, of 7th Circle, Marengo, for the following alleged offense(s); DUI-Alcohol, Aggravated DUI-License Revoked […]
Lots of people are seeking to be appointed to the MCCD Board. = = = = = The County Board has applicants with widely diverse backgrounds and skill sets. Ona personal note, as someone who grew up boating on the Miles River […]
Originally posted on April 14, 2025, I found guidelines for “herd” immunity in the Chicago Sun-Times on May 8th. The Chicago Sun-Times reveals, “The CDC says a vaccination rate of 95% provides communitywide immunity and protects vulnerable students, like younger children who […]
From the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District. Crash with Injuries and Significant Traffic Disruption in Prairie Grove On Wednesday, May 8, 2025, at 1:35 p.m., the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District responded to the entrance of Prairie Isle Golf Course, located at […]
From the U.S. Attorney: MAN SENTENCED TO 50 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR PARTICIPATING IN VIOLENT KIDNAPPINGS IN THE CHICAGO SUBURBS CHICAGO — A man has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for conspiring to abduct several victims at gunpoint […]
From the Starte’s Attorney: CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS SENTENCED TO THIRTEEN YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR ARMED ROBBERY The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on May 1, 2025, Christopher Williams, 22, of Round Lake Beach, was sentenced to thirteen […]
From the State’s Attorney: AUSTIN CHILUK IS SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on May 7, 2025, Austin M. Chiluk, 36, of Wonder Lake, was […]
From Marengo Park Board President Marty Mohr, who was elected in 2019: “Previous board forgot to abate their annual rollover in 2018, thus the spike. “We refunded the old debt in 2020, thus the valley. “Last year we shortened the term on […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police Department:
From the Department of Homeland Security: Secretary Noem Puts Sanctuary City Leaders on Notice: Time to Put Americans First The Secretary blasted sanctuary jurisdictions for failing to uphold federal law and called on leaders to stand up for Americans who have been […]
If elected U.S. Senate, Rod Blagojevich would outdo President Donald Trump in the comeback category. But, someone has put together a petition campaign to encourage such a candidacy. I find it ironic that the first accomplishment featured is the giving of taxpayer-financed […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Federal Indictment Charges Three Alleged Members or Associates of Chicago Street Gang With Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Multiple Murders and Carjackings CHICAGO — A federal superseding indictment returned today charges three alleged members or associates of a Chicago street […]
The Congressman’s announcement video:
As reported here yesterday, McHenry County tax bills are in the mail today. Property Tax Bills are in the Mail Taxpayers Have Many Payment Options WOODSTOCK, Ill. – Taxpayers should expect to receive their property tax in their mailbox during theweek of […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: I did some work today on the tax burden on Illinois residents. I figured the taxes on a family of four making $50,000, which is around the midpoint for the second quintile of income. The Social Security, […]