From the State’s Attorney: GERMAN ARMENTA-RUIZ SENTENCED TO TWELVE YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that German Armenta-Ruiz, 59, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced to twelve years in the Illinois […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
Emil Jones III was on trial for solicitiin a $5,000 bribe and a no-work job for an ex-intern. The Tribune reports, “Jones agreed to accept $5,000 in campaign funding from Maani in exchange for Jones agreeing not to file a bill calling […]
From the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: McHenry Mass Transportation Alert Transit in Northeastern Illinois is facing a funding crisis starting next year due to Federal COVID relief funding running out in 2026, as well as the general underinvestment on the State […]
FrOm State Rep. Jeff Keicher: House Republicans Glad Democrats Want to Join the Conversation to Make Illinois More Competitive SPRINGFIELD – The Republican members of the House Revenue and Finance Committee, State Representatives Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), Joe Sosnowski (R-Rockford) and Travis Weaver (R-Edwards), […]
From the Marengo Police: At approximately 2:30 PM on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 3701 Doty Rd, Woodstock, IL, the Marengo Police Department arrested Mauricio Lopez, 28, of E. Grant Hwy, Marengo, for the following alleged offenses; Mauricio Lopez was transferred to […]
Found on the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce website:
From the Harvard Fire Protection District: Overnight Crash with Critical Injuries on Route 14 On Thursday, April 24, 2025, at 1:34 a.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District responded to the 7800 block of Route 14 for a report of a vehicle crash. […]
From WBBM-TV: “Gov. JB Pritzker ordered a series of steps that could eventually see Illinois boycott companies owned or controlled by the Salvadorian government.” No companies controlled by El Salvador’s government are mentioned in the story.
From McHenry County Board member Terri Greeno: A Conservative Response to Democrat Collins’ Editorial on the “We Resist” Rally and Democratic Values The recent editorial defending McHenry County NOW’s “We Resist” rally presents a skewed view of conservative principles and policies. It’s […]
McHenry County could be in for a big budget surprise if is brought into and loses a class action suit seeking compensation for the difference between the back taxes collected and the market value of the property upon which such taxes were […]
From Sheriff’s Department:
From the Police Department of the Village of Johnsburg: “Prohibited or Unlicensed Motorized Recreational Vehicle” Alert; No Pedals, No Play on a Public Way! Prohibited or Unlicensed Motorized Recreational Vehicle anywhere within the municipal boundaries of the Village of Johnsburg. Any vehicle that […]
From the Woodstock Police: Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon On Wednesday, April 16th at 9:27 PM, it was reported to the Woodstock Police Department that a verbal altercation had occurred in the 200 block of Main St. During the verbal altercation, […]
From the FBI: WASHINGTON – The Justice Department, together with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG), today announced a $300 million settlement with Walgreens Boots Alliance, Walgreen Co. and various subsidiaries (collectively, […]
From the Woodsotck Fire/Rescue District: Motorcycle Crash on Washington Street On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 6:19 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District and Woodstock Police Department responded to the intersection of Route 14 and Washington Street in Woodstock for a reported motorcycle crash. Washington […]
Both Dick Durbin and Jan Schakowsky are 80-years old. Both let it be know today that they are not up for another campaign. Having a couple of folks leak her plans led to a statement that she will decide in the coming […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog:
From the campaign of Congressman Darin LaHood: LaHood Campaign Statement on Sen. Durbin’s Retirement Senator Durbin’s retirement was long overdue. For decades, Illinoisans have known him as the face of Washington dysfunction — pushing While we wish him well in retirement, Illinoisans […]
From the U.S, Attorney: Suburban Chicago Police Officer Charged With Covid-Relief Fraud CHICAGO – A suburban Chicago police officer has been indicted for allegedly fraudulently obtaining Covid-relief loans and concealing the proceeds in his bankruptcy case. An indictment returned Monday in U.S. […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue Distrit: Vehicle Crash with Utility Pole Impact Closes Country Club Road On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 8:41 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was dispatched to the intersection of Country Club Road and Bull Valley Road for a […]
Durbin was first elected to Congress in 1982. He was Pro-Life and financed by pro-Israeli money to take out Paul Finlay, who was perceived to be too much in favor of Palestine. In 1996, when Paul Simon retired from the Senate he […]
Remember that abortion clinic that was on a main east-west street in northern Rockford? It was owned a chiropractic/acupuncture clinic owner by a Pro-Life man of Chinese descent whose daughter wouldn’t have a baby unless he moved to California to live with […]
McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio has certified the April 1st election results. One can find the final results here.
A press release from Governor JB Pritzker bemoans an increase in Illinois hate crimes. It comes about two months after he compared President Donald Trump’s Administration to that of Hitler’s Nazi Germany. From Fox32: “Pritzker spent significant time in his address warning […]
From the Cary Police Department comes a report of a traffic stop for lack of a headlight: Arrest Date: 04/17/2025, Arrest Time: 11:00 PM Arrest Location: U.S. ROUTE 14 / W. MAIN ST Arrestee Name: FOUNTAIN, ROBERT, Sex – M, Race, Age […]
From the Pritizker Administration: Governor Pritzker Announces 25 Awards to Revitalize Main Streets and Downtowns Across Illinois JACKSONVILLE – Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and local leaders in Jacksonville today to announce state-funded grant awards […]
Fromthe Woodstock Fire/Rescue Distrit: On Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 4:34 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to a reported vehicle crash at 1670 South Eastwood Drive in Woodstock. Upon arrival, crews found a vehicle that had struck the storefront of United […]
Walgreen’s agreement with governments suing it for pushing opioids has been reached. When asked about McHenry County’s share, State’s Attorney Randi Freese replied that she did not yet know what it will be.
Found on Reel Chicago: “Governor JB Pritzker today announced that film production expenditures in Illinois reached $653 million in 2024, the second-highest total in state history, generating an estimated $351 million in wages and 18,200 hires across the industry (excluding extras)… “The] state […]