The Department of Homeland Security issued a press release yesterday which included photos of men allowed to roam the streets of Chicago after being arrested for heinous crimes. Block Club Chicago downplayed the demonstration of the “worst of the worst” in its […]
From Unleash Prosperity Hotline Issue #1345: Minimum Wage Means Maximum Teen Unemployment Many blue states now have minimum wage laws of as high as $15 an hour. We’ve long argued that states should establish a TEENAGE minimum wage that is closer to about […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Hosts Firefighters from Zacatecas, Mexico The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was honored to host four firefighters from Zacatecas, Mexico, who recently completed a two-week visit to Illinois as part of an international exchange program. During […]
With the second installment of property taxes due on September 10th, let’s take a look at what the average bill was last year. (There’s always a lag in getting real estate tax statistics.) From the Tax foundation comes this information about the […]
From Woodstock’s Richard Rostron, of The Response: Murder in Chicago lives up to “Chiraq” reputation while exposing Pritzker and Johnson lies “I told you Trump is a dictator,” said Carl moments after I walked into the neighborhood tavern where he’s a regular. […]
Fr0m the Marengo Police: On May 31st of this year, the Marengo Police Department responded to 550 Telegraph Street for a report of a male subject looking into residential windows. Through the investigation, the subject was identified as 35-year-old Dustin Hanabarger of […]
From McHenry County: McHenry County Water Forum Scheduled for Sept. 10 WOODSTOCK, Ill. – McHenry County is extending its annual invite to the public and policy makers to learn more about McHenry County’s water supply, and the need to use it wisely […]
Comment on the press release: If it had been a state arrest, would the perpetrator be on the street now? From the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL INDICTMENT CHARGES MAN WITH ILLEGALLY POSSESSING LOADED MACHINE GUN IN CHICAGO PARK CHICAGO — A man has been […]
From the Department of Homeland Security: ICE Launches Operation Midway Blitz in Honor of Katie Abraham to Target Criminal Illegal Aliens Terrorizing Americans in Sanctuary Illinois Thanks to Governor Pritzker’s sanctuary policies, TdA gang members, rapists, kidnappers, and drug traffickers are being […]
From The Center Square: Higher ed spending up as enrollment plummets at Illinois universities (The Center Square) – A former state lawmaker says Illinois is now tops in the nation on per-student spending in higher education, despite enrollment plummeting as Illinois’ high […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Hosts McHenry County’s First 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District proudly hosted the first McHenry County 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at the McHenry County Fairgrounds, bringing together first responders, their families, and […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: State Launches Cemetery Relief Fund Grant Program The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently announced the launch of the Cemetery Relief Fund Grant Program. The initiative is designed to help restore cemeteries that have […]
From McHenry County: Second Property Tax Installment is Due Sept. 10 WOODSTOCK, Ill. – The second installment of property taxes is due Wednesday, Sept. 10 – and McHenry County property owners have many convenient and fast ways to pay. Taxpayers have a […]
From Scott Gartner’s Facebook page: As the Mayor of Antioch, I am compelled to express the deep frustration and rightful anger of our residents regarding the recently enacted $55.2 billion state budget. This budget, pushed through under Governor Pritzker’s leadership, or should […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From Illinois Policy cartoonist Eric Allie:
Wondering why I haven’t seen this in Chicago media. From the Washington Examiner: Asked why the pair are refusing the offer of federal assistance to combat crime during a Tuesday interview with The National News Desk, former Chicago Police Chief Jody Weis said the quiet […]
From the Tax Foundation: “California levies the highest tax on gasoline at 70.9 cents per gallon (cpg), followed by Illinois at 66.4 cpg and Washington at 59.0 cpg.” Thanks, Governor Pritzker.
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Vehicle Strikes Residence in Woodstock On Saturday, September 6, 2025, at 2:47 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 2300 block of Aspen Drive for a reported vehicle into a residence with possible entrapment. Crews arrived […]
From the Crystal Lake Police:
An article about apple picking gives precedence to All Seasons Orchard on Route 176 west of Route 47. All Seasons Orchard 14510 IL Route 176, Woodstock; weekdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. […]
From the U.S Attorney: ALLEGED BOSS OF VIOLENT SINALOA CARTEL FACTION INDICTED IN CHICAGO ON NARCOTERRORISM, DRUG, AND FIREARM CHARGES CHICAGO — A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted an alleged boss of a violent faction of the Sinaloa Cartel in […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog:Ryazan Illinois Republican situation gets worse Egg roll maker, lawyer, and politician Tom DeVore posts how Republicans had a private invite only forum with the gubernatorial candidates, according to a Facebook post. The invitation. And where? […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
At last Saturday’s Lake in the Hills Labor Day Parade, the Grand Marshals were Bernie and Betty Bailey.
From Naturally McHenry County: McHenry County Tourism Contributes to Record Tourism Growth in Illinois McHenry County generated $16.1 million in local tax revenue and $353.4 million in visitor spending McHenry County, Ill. –Naturally McHenry County announced today the area generated a local economic impact […]
From the State’s Attorney: JASON F. SPITZER SENTENCED TO 13.5 YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A FIREARM, AGGRAVATED DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM AND POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on […]
From the Crystal Lake Police: Crystal Lake Police Investigate CCL Violation Crystal Lake, IL – Crystal Lake Police responded to a report that involved a firearm being located on the playground of South Elementary School, 601 Golf Road, after school was no […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: The Lake in the Hills Police Department announces results of Labor Day safety campaign Lake in the Hills, IL – The Lake in the Hills Police Department successfully conducted an impaired drivingenforcement effort over Labor […]
The Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability issues a report this time of month. I’ll share some highlights: