Traveling from New Trier Township to the far reaches of his 9th Congressional District, former Republican National Committeeman Richard Porter previewed a potential candidacy for the United States Senate. With Democrat Dick Durbin, elected in 1996 over State Rep. Al Salvi, retiring, […]
From the City of Crystal Lake in reply to a Freedom of Information Request: “The City has detected “forever chemicals” in four wells (wells 10, 11, 14, and 15). “Wells 10, 11 and 14 are located at Water Treatment Plant 4, 400 […]
Today is the day when Grafton Township Republican Party Vice Chairwoman Kelly Eagan will board a plane to Washington. She was invited by Shane Bouvet, a friend of President Donald Trump. What will happen when she arrives at the White House remains […]
Here is his announcement video:
From the Illinois Freedom Caucus: IL Freedom Caucus files resolution urging Gov. Pritzker to opt Illinois into federal school choice program Springfield, IL – The Illinois Freedom Caucus has filed two identical resolutions, HR427 and SR383, urging Governor Pritzker to opt Illinois into the new federal […]
At one point Illinois required more occupations to be licensed than any other.’ As I watched nail technicians, hair braiders, tree trimmers and other entry job possibilities, I concluded that most licensing was for the purpose of protecting those already doing those […]
A Barrington Hills estate owner hosted a fundraiser for McHenry County GOPAC and Joe Tirio last Thursday. Keyu draw was Arkansas Govenor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Also at the event were Congressman Darin LaHood, Illinois National Committeeman for the RNC Dean White, and […]
Diana Hartmann was appointed Regional Superintendent of Schools by Board Chairman Mike Buehler and approved by the County Board. She was elected without opposition in 2024 for the rest of the term. Now, she is up for re-election and offers the following […]
Information about the demonstration: Time: Thursday, July 17, 5 – 7pm Location: U.S. 14 & Teckler Boulevard About this event This is a peaceful roadside protest rally hosted by Indivisible McHenry County. We will be standing along the sidewalk on the north […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Woodstock Fire Recognizes Five Paramedic Program Graduates The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District proudly recognizes five of its members who recently graduated from McHenry County College’s Paramedic Program. each completed an intensive program that included classroom instruction, clinical rotations, […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Dongbo Mark Su raised $10,400 in the second quarter. He spent $3,030.29 leaving him with a balance of $7,360.71 Rocio Cleveland hasn’t filed paperwork yet, but I’d be surprised if she raised more than Mr. […]
The Illinois Environmental Council has posted an analysis of the big bill just signed into law by President Trump. You can read it here. I can’t find anything positive. Since my tax bill is over the past $10,000 limit, I consider raising […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox:
Reprinted with permission from Illinois Family Action: What is a Precinct Committeeman? Written by Doug Ibendahl A Republican Precinct Committeeman represents the GOP voters of his or her precinct at the County Republican Party level. [Democrats changed the title to “Precinct Committeeperson.”] […]
The place is in Cary and the time is tomorrow: July 15: Conversations Untapped, Spirit Water Brewery, Distillery, and Taproom, 3300 Three Oaks Road, Cary, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
From JB Pritzker: Illinois Sends Search and Rescue Team to Texas Springfield—An Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team from Illinois is headed to Texas overnight to assist with operations after deadly flooding this week. This group of 39 rescuers from fire departments, […]
From the Lakewood Village Board agenda package for Jully 15th: Consideration for Approving an Agreement for Legal Services Related toAFFF PFAS Litigation GKW & W, along with Mike Stag of Stag Liuzza, has been engaged by municipalities in Illinois to represent them […]
From The State’s Attorney: ANTONIO PEDROTE SENTENCED TO TWENTY-FIVE YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR ARMED ROBBERY WITH A FIREARM McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on July 11, 2025, Antonio Pedrote, 30, of Berwyn, Illinois, was […]
From the Cary Police:
From the Illinois Policy Institute: Illinoisans paid the highest state and local taxes for wireless cell phone services in the nation in 2024 – $136 per family more than the average. An increase in Illinois’ telecommunication tax July 1 just made them […]
The reason? The lower the fraud rate, the lower the share a state government has to pick up. From Rich Miller’s Sunday Chicago Sun-Times column: Won’t be easy, but Illinois has a chance to mitigate SNAP cuts Gov. JB Pritzker frequently touts […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: The Lake in the Hills Police Department releases Fourth of July enforcement statistics Lake in the Hills, IL – The Lake in the Hills Police Department issued a total of 75 citations, including .arrests, during […]
John Arient is quotes in a Sunday Chicago Tribune article entitled, “Leaders slam fed SNAP changes at Geneva event.” Run by the local Methodist Church, Stone Soup spokesman John Arient is quoted. I take part in the 1:30 Friday food distribution at […]
From the Illinois Policy Institute cartoonist Eric Allie:
From the McHenry County Department of Transportation: Wisconsin and Southern to Perform a Temporary Closure of Wilmot Road for Railroad Crossing Work WOODSTOCK, Ill. – The McHenry County Division of Transportation announces that Wisconsin and Southern Railroad will be performing a temporary […]
M’Lady Nissan has had scores of vehicles parked in the vast parking lot in front of Ace Hardware in Crystal Lake. I’m wondering if the dealership had to pay upfront or had a special financial arrangement with Nissan.
From the McHenry Fire Protection District: Vehicle Accident On Saturday, July 12th, at approximately 7:20 p.m., the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) was dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with reported entrapment at the intersection of Prime Parkway and Illinois Route 31 […]
From the Department of Natural Resources: Illinois waterfowl blind drawings sites and schedule released for 2025 season SPRINGFIELD – Waterfowl hunters should mark their calendars for upcoming waterfowl blind drawings at several public hunting areas in Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources […]
Presumably worn by a man whose ancestors were Tories. Perhaps a visitor from Canada.
From the JB Pritzker Administration: Gov. Pritzker Announces Funding for 46 New All-Electric School Buses CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) to announced seven grant awards totaling more than $13 million for 46 new […]