Leftwing Chicago Mayor Brandon’s camp is drawing hope for re-election from the way Democratic Socialists beat organization Democrats this past Tuesday. According to Politico Illinois, the primary victory of progressive LaShawn Ford for Congress in the 13th District and how well Kat […]
From the McHenry County State’s Attorney: GPS-TRACKED STOLEN DODGE DURANGO RECOVERED IN CRYSTAL LAKE; DEFENDANT SENTENCED TO NINE YEARS IN PRISON McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announces that Wayne Mikulski, 46, of Monroe Center, Illinois, has been sentenced to nine years […]
Chief McHenry County Circuit Judge Michael Feetterer allowed Damopn Lerch to remain free prior to this trial on Child Sexual Abuse Possession. The Judged imposed these restrivcitons: The State’s Attorney sought confinement prior to trial.
From Illinois Policy: Lawmakers boost their salaries to over $100,000 Their base pay has risen almost 50% since J.B. Pritzker became governor, compared with just a 30% increase for Illinoisans. by Lilly Rossi Illinois lawmakers pushed their salaries to over six figures. […]
The McHenry County Conservation District is taking a survey. Questions include A list of things MCCD claims to do, asking for the top three: reduce flooding, cilmate change, prevent erosion, protect habitat of deckling species, addressing outdoor public health concerns (ticks, etc.), […]
From Decatur’s WAND-TV: IL bill requiring speed control devices for reckless drivers awaits Pritzker’s signature “The plan requires drivers who commit two offenses within a year to install the speed limiting device in their vehicle. This comes as 75 percent of people with […]
From the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: MCCD 2040 Survey – Forward to 2040 with a Vision to 2071 The McHenry County Conservation District is excited to be creating a Comprehensive Conservation Plan, titled “Forward to 2040 with a Vision to 2071” […]
From the Collin Corbett cmpsing: Bailey Campaign Withdraws Petition Objection Against Independent Collin Corbett “Independents, disaffected Republican and Democratic voters, and Illinoisans who haven’t voted in years will have a candidate to vote for in November.” PALATINE, IL — Admitting defeat, the […]
From the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: Celebration of Life of Bill Howenstine Photo from Northeastern Illinois Univesity. The Howenstine Family invites you to join us for the Celebration of the Life of Bill Howenstine at Pioneer Farm (4614 Pioneer Road, McHenry, […]
From The Center Square: Pritzker open to ‘fair’ data center development, local moratoriums(The Center Square) – After legislation to heavily restrict the development of new data centers across Illinois failed to progress in the legislature, Gov. J.B. Pritzker signaled Monday he is […]
From Lake in the Hills Police: Suspect Arrested on Nine Counts of Possession of Child Sexual Abuse Material LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL — The Lake in the Hills Police Department arrested a suspect Monday, June 15, at his home without incident […]
From the State’s Attorney: JUDGE REJECTS INSANITY DEFENSE, FINDS DEFENDANT GUILTY BUT MENTALLY ILL OF ATTEMPTED MURDER IN SAVAGE, UNPROVOKED ATTACK AT PETERSEN PARK McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on June 24, 2026, Raymond Link, 49, of West […]
Three years ago the U.S, Supreme Court ruled that allowing people and companies to capture the difference between the amount of delinquent taxes due and the fair market value of the property is unconstitutional. Illinois was the last state to enact legislation […]
From the Illinois Family Institute: The Three Trap Doors of Springfield Written By David Curtin Most Illinois voters assume that when a legislator files a bill, the bill gets a hearing, lawmakers debate it, votes are cast, and the public can see where […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Firefighters Quickly Extinguish Fire In Commercial Building On Monday, June 22, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to a reported structure fire at 1525 W. Lake Shore Drive [behind Culvers] in Woodstock after workers […]
A container designed to be opened in 2276–250 years from no–is called America’s Time Capsule. Here is what the website says are Illinois contributions:
From the U.U. Attorney: UNITED STATES ATTORNEY ANDREW S. BOUTROS ANNOUNCES CHARGES AGAINST TWO CHICAGO-AREA DEFENDANTS AS PART OF DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE’S NATIONAL HEALTHCARE FRAUD TAKEDOWN CHICAGO — Andrew S. Boutros, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, today announced […]
From State Senator Darby Hills: Senior Fraud Prevention SeminarJune 25 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMAlgonquin Township Office, Crystal Lake It’s pm Route 14 between the railroad bridge and Cary.
From the Woodstock Police: Woodstock PD begins Fourth of July crackdown on impaired driversand seat belt law violators Woodstock, Illinois – Woodstock PD announced plans for Independence Day traffic enforcement with a focus on impaired and unbuckled drivers. The safety campaign will […]
Found Illinois Politico was the link to this video of Congressman Eric Sorenson endorsing fellow Democrat Paul Nolley, wjp os Republican Darin LaHood’s fall opponent:
I’ll be watching for changes in the Daily Herald now that the Chicago Tribune has finalized its purchase of the largest suburban paper. From Crain’s Chicago Business. Printing will still be done at the Daily Herald printing plant, which it purchased in […]
From the Babylon Bee: Obama Library Cruelly Disenfranchises Millions Of Black Americans By Requiring Photo ID For Entry Part of the post: The rule will prevent Library access to virtually all black citizens, who cannot obtain photo ID in the United States. […]
From State Senator Darby Hills: Fighting for Families, Delivering Results This spring session, I remained focused on one priority: making life more affordable and secure for Illinois families. I worked on legislation to lower costs across the board, including property taxes, prescription […]
Frhe the JB Prizker Administration: Gov. Pritzker Cuts Ribbon on $250 Million Incobrasa Expansion GILMAN — Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) celebrated Incobrasa Industries’ new soybean processing plant and solar array in Gilman, reinforcing […]
From the Crystal Lake Police: Motor Vehicle Accident with Entrapment At approximately 1:00 a.m. on June 19, the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department was dispatched to a reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment in the area of Surrey Lane and Abbington Drive. […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: Senator Craig Wilcox Kicks Off Summer Conversations Untapped Tour in Cary on June 25 Woodstock, IL—State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is kicking off a summer “Conversations Untapped” tour with an event at Cary Ale House on Thursday, […]
From the Huntley Fire Potection District: Huntley Fire Protection District Mourns the Loss of Trustee John Davis The Huntley Fire Protection District is deeply saddened by the passing of Trustee John E. Davis, a respected fire service leader, mentor, and dedicated public […]
From McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio: What’s behind “I won’t Hire My Wife”? Kitty and I at Niko’s Red Mill in Woodstock, IL during the Charlie Kirk Memorial in 2025, shortly after his death. First things first: iWontHireMyWife.com was actually my wife’s […]
From Illinois Policy cartoonist Eric Allie:
From the Illinois Department of Corrections: Illinois Department of Corrections Launches Service Dog Training Program at Shawnee Correctional Center (Shawnee, IL) – Today, the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and Illinois Correctional Industries (ICI) announced a new service dog training program at Shawnee […]