From the Harvard Fire Protection District: Route 14 Head-On Collision Results in Multiple Injuries On November 2, 2025, at 4:04 p.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District was dispatched to the intersection of Route 14 and Lembcke Road in unincorporated Harvard for a […]
You may remember that after much Sturm und Drang, the McHenry County criminal case against the owners of a hemp processing facility in Lakemoor was dismissed at the request of the State’s Attorney’s Office. Here’s the email, obtained through a Freedom of […]
From McHenry County: McHenry County to Review Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan WOODSTOCK, Ill. – McHenry County governments and public safety agencies will beconducting their annual review of the county Natural Hazard Mitigation Plan next month. The plan exists to assess natural and […]
When you read this article from The Center Square, compare what is being spent now with the one employee (a woman) who ran this program in the Thompson Administration in the mid-1980’s. Illinois agency buys incompatible computer system meant to ‘streamline’ diversity […]
From McHenry County: McHenry County Pays Tribute to Veterans Through Operation Green Light WOODSTOCK, Ill. – McHenry County will once again join local governments nationwide in observing Operation Green Light to show support for America’s veterans and raise awareness of the resources […]
Most of these photos were taken by John Pletz. Sheriff Robb Tadelman and McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett. The crowd. State Senator Craig Wilcox and State Rep. Tom Weber. Ed Hinz, Jerry Majewski and Dennis Conway. Front Row: Ed Hinz and Dennis Conway. […]
From Illinois Policy Institute cartoonist Eric Allie:
The subject came up for discussion in last month’s Planning Environment & Development Services Committee meeting. The minutes follow, but you’ll have to go to their end to find out what “tailing” means. TUP’S for Temporary Entertainment Events Adam Wallen, Director of […]
We were going to save the environment by passing the RTA referendum. That was the argument that the Chicago Tribune and other newspapers bought into in 1974. I introduced an amendment that would buy everyone in the sic-county area newspaper subscriptions because […]
The McHenry County Health Department performs regular inspections of restaurants and food trucks. However, discovering which ones have cleanliness problems is not easy to find. In Lee County, Florida, take a look at what is published: Disciplinary Actions: Lee County Restaurant Inspections […]
A Friend of McHenry County Blog counted those who filed and found 38 Republican filings for PC and 66 Democrat. Filing closes at 5 PM Monday. Here are the Democrats: Democrats Republicans Guess I should add this GOP deficit to my “Death […]
The Black Box ad for the Harvard Fire Protection District asks for 15% more in real estate taxes than last year. The increase in the Cost of Living was 2.9%, which is the limit under the Property Tax Cap, plus new construction.
In addition to being open on Saturdays, the McHenry County Republican Party is opening its headquarters at the tip of the “V” in the Crystal Lake Plaza on Tuesdays and Fridays. The McHenry County Republican Party Headquarters. Here’s the announcement: The McHenry […]
From State Rep. Adam Niemerg: Rep. Adam Niemerg: Democrats double down on their fixation with the culture of death Dieterich, IL – In the early hours of the morning, while most of Illinois were at home sleeping, the Senate passed Senate Bill 1950, […]
From the Technology & Manufacturing Association: Small and Midsize Manufacturers Strongly Oppose the Latest Energy Bill SCHAUMBURG, IL – Small and midsize manufacturers, alongside the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA), are voicing their strong opposition to SB25’s latest amendment as the bill […]
From the Department of Corrections: Illinois Department of Corrections Announces ‘Voices of Connection: No-Cost Communication Pilot Program’ Pilot to Provide Free Phone Minutes Monthly, Expanding Access to Meaningful Conversations for Individuals in Custody (Springfield, IL) – The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) today […]
This is one of the strangest report I have seen from the Lake in the Hills Police Department: As if a vehicle’s owner cannot be discovered.
Look at the headline and the top of the article: Missing is a mention of those who will be forced to pay the taxes (including toll taxes) to subsidize trai and bus riders. Deep into the article about the benefits to the […]
Soy bean farmers are probably pretty happy today as prices spiked following Trumps’ deal with China, At the end of August before crops were harvested, probably not so much. A soy bean field at the end of August. Last week this field […]
From State Rep. Sue Ness: Its official—we submitted 1,500 signatures! Once again, I’m humbled at the support I received from friends, family and new volunteers. I’m approaching my fourth campaign for D66 State Representative, and my fifth campaign overall. I know what lies […]
This statement from the sponsor pretty much says it all: From something called ICYMI: The bulk of the funding, $860 million, would come through redirecting sales tax revenue charged on motor fuel purchases to public transportation operations. Another estimated $200 million would […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: State Rep. Weber’s opponent is AJ Johnson. (Johnson filed as a Democrat, so the two would face off in a general election.) Steve Reick (R) has an opponent too: Brian Meyers (D). And Peter Janko […]
From McHenry County: Miller Road at Randall Road to Reopen Temporarily in Early December WOODSTOCK, IL – The McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT) is pleased to announce that work on the Miller Road Bridge and Randall Road intersection is at a […]
From The Center Square: WIND’s Shaun Thompson ran the sound from this YouTube on his show between five a six Thursday night.
At the last meeting of the Crystal Lake Park Board, Attorney Eric Anderson pointed out that the Special Recreation tax rate would increase 44% under the proposed levy. The whole four cents will be levied. That’s four cents of tax rate for […]
From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: Rep. McLaughlin Slams Latest Energy Bill: “Illinois Families Can’t Afford Any More Expensive Help” SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) slammed lawmakers on the House floor this week criticizing yet another Democrat-backed energy bill […]
From the State Treasurer Michael Frerichs: Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces $50 Million Loan Program to Help Federal Workers During Shutdown Estimated 153,000 Federal Workers in Illinois Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is committing $50 million to fund zero-interest and low-interest […]
From the Crystal Lake Police comes this arrest at Burger King:
From McHenry County: IEMA-OHS to Appeal Denial of Federal Disaster Assistance for Summer Flooding Events in McHenry County WOODSTOCK, IL – The McHenry County Emergency Management Agency will support the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), as it […]
It’s the end of the month, so the Friday food distribution at The Chapel’s McHenry south end of Route 31 location is expected to have well over one hundred families seeking help. The flag indicating people may line up in The Chapel’s […]