From the State’s Attorney: CONVICTED FELON RECEIVES EIGHT-YEAR PRISON SENTENCE FOR ATTEMPTING TO BRING FIREARM INTO COURTHOUSE McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that Jake Baraglia, 34, of Woodstock, Illinois, has been sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: THE D46 LEAKS: Leaked Emails Expose How “Taxpayer Hero” Engineered $8 Million Backdoor Debt Loophole We have obtained an explosive trail of public records and internal emails through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). They […]
That’s what this repealed language seems to do: Beginning in fiscal year 2011, the Governor shall distribute written quarterly financial reports on operating funds, which may include general, State, or federal funds and may include funds related to agencies that have significant […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: THE D46 EMAILS: FOIA Disclosures Expose How “Taxpayer Hero” Engineered $8 Million Backdoor Debt Loophole We have obtained an explosive trail of public records and internal emails through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). They […]
From McHenry County: Richmond Township Assessment Notices To Be Posted Sign up for Email Alerts for Your Property’s Assessment WOODSTOCK, Ill. – Assessment notices will be posted online Tuesday, July 7, for property owners in Richmond Township. Property owners may access their […]
Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District” STRUCTURE FIRE- LAKE IN TH HILLS for Algonquin-Lake of the Hills At approximately 8:20 p.m. on July 5, 2026, the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District was dispatched to a fire alarm at Cunat […]
From the FBI: Eight Illegal Alien Tren De Aragua Members From Venezuela Charged With Kidnappings That Resulted in Death, Racketeering Involving Murder, and Other Violent Offenses in Texas and Illinois Following Homeland Security Task Force Investigations WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice […]
Every once in a while, a bill emerges that purports to clean up the statutes. One that took effect on July 1st abolished a number of funds They are The names of the funds give one an idea of what special interests […]
From State Rep. Sue Ness: TUESDAY: Ness to Host Algonquin Coffee Hour ALGONQUIN, Ill. — State Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-East Dundee, is hosting a coffee hour at Churros Y Chocolate in Algonquin this Tuesday, July 7 from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: As a constituent (only) I feel the supervisor took to the streets in an effort to slander the Highway Commissioner. The supervisor, who is also the Highway District Treasurer, did not support the Road District […]
From the Crystal Lake Police: .6/24/2026 GORDON, THOMAS W SAINT JOHNS RD, Woodstock, IL 625-5/11-502.15(a) Possession Adult Use Cannabis In Passenger Area of Motor Vehicle – Driver ARREST LOCATION: W Virginia St / King St, Crystal Lake IL TURNED OVER TO: Released […]
.From Jeanne Ives Breakthrough Ideas: Two Governors. Each in their 8th Year in Office Florida Governor Ron DeSantis v. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker For reference, Florida is 1.8x more populous than IL: 23.37 million people in FL compared to 12.71 million in IL. […]
From The Center Square: Census data: IL losing 18 and under at faster rate than NY, CA By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The latest data on Illinois’ population trends shows the state losing more people 18 and […]
From the Sheriff: ‘Speeding Catches Up With You’ Woodstock, IL – The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office today announced it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up […]
From McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio: Born from tyranny. Built to survive it. Most people know the Soviet Union had a constitution. Fewer realize that, on paper, it looked strong. It guaranteed freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of […]
From Marengo’s Cynthia Allen Schenk comes the email below concerning a rodeo at a farm about halfway between Route 176 and Lucas Road on Route 47, 4420 Route 47 to be exact, just north of Whispering Springs Kennel and Pet Resort. It […]
From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District: The McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) was dispatched at 10:21 p.m. on July 3, 2026, to the 5000 block of Pyndale Drive in the City of McHenry for a reported structure fire. Fire crews […]
From WBEZ’ Kayaks, canoes and paddleboards: 17 great places to explore, see wildlife and find solace on the water in Chicago and the suburbs Nippersink Creek Where: McHenry County. What to know: This is a narrow, curving creek that cuts through the nature-rich […]
From Woodstock’s Richard Rostrom:of The Response: Independence Day more than white guys signing piece of paper Chance for author to take up to four for free showing of Young Washington On July 4, 1776, a bunch of old white guys met to […]
From the Crystal Lake Police: CL-26-012231 6/30/2026 BALL, KYALE DEMETRIS S. CARPENTER ST, CHICAGO, IL 720-5/16-1 THEFT ARREST LOCATION: Main St/ Woodstock St , Crystal Lake IL TURNED OVER TO: MCSO CL-26-01223 6/30/2026 BARBER, JAVERREA DONNELL 6840 S MARSHFIELD AVE 2 CHICAGO, […]
The Administrative Services Committee is laying the wish of tax hiking McHenry County Board members out for everyone to see. Here are two items on July 8th at 8:30: 6.1Resolution Requesting the Submission of a Binding Question of Public Policy to the […]
Written by Wonder Lake’s Bob Anderson: Dear Eileen O’Neill Burke, Cook County States Attorney, I am asking for a writ of mandamus to remove the Thornton Township Supervisor, Senator Napoleon Harris III, from the office of Thornton Township Supervisor because of this […]
I read somewhere that many governors were being request to submit items to be included in a time capsule to be opened at the 500th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Here’s what I found wolud be the Illinois […]
UNITED STATES ATTORNEY ANDREW S. BOUTROS ANNOUNCES RESULTS FROM OPERATION NEW DAWN: 179 DEFENDANTS CHARGED IN APPROXIMATELY SIXTY DAYS AS PART OF FIRST-OF-ITS-KIND SPRING AND SUMMER ANTI-VIOLENCE INITIATIVE IN CHICAGO AREA CHICAGO — Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District […]
From the Cary Fire Protection District: Driver Extricated Following Two-Vehicle Crash On Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 10:35 a.m., the Cary Fire Protection District was dispatched to the intersection of Crystal Street and West Main Street in Cary for a reported traffic […]
Letter to the Tribune Editor, printed with permission of sender Bob Anderson: In regards to: Benton asked to resign amid harassment claims. By Jeremy Gorner, 7/2/2026 Illinois House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch is right to ask Representative Harry Benton to resign from […]
From the FBI: FBI Increases Reward Ahead of Fifth Anniversary of Chrys Carvajal’s Murder Chrys Carvajal was on leave from the Army National Guard on July 3, 2021, when he was approached by Joseph Matos and another alleged Milwaukee Kings gang member on […]
From Algonquin Police: The Algonquin Police Department begins Fourth of July crackdown on impaired drivers and seat belt law violators Algonquin, IL – The Algonquin Police Department announced plans for Independence Day traffic enforcement with afocus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The […]
I notice, especially in Lake in the Hills Polilce reports, that teens under 18 are being arrested from driving 26-34 miles pre hour over the speed limit; LA-26-0075306/29/2026 9:05:46 PM TRAFFIC STOP JAMES R RAKOW RD / PYOTT RDOfc. Molo Torres, Uriel; […]
From State Rep. Jeff Keicher: Rep. Keicher Announces Summer Traveling Office Hours Series To assist 70th District residents interested in asking questions or sharing concerns about state issues or legislation, State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) invites you to attend a Traveling Office Hours event with […]