From Cary Village President Mark Kownik: Mayor Mark Kownick has declared the following state of an emergency for the Village of Cary due to severe and damaging weather conditions that have caused and continue to present risk of serious damage, community wide […]
From the Cary Fire Protection District: Cary Fire Protection District Responds to Storm-Related Incidents On the evening of Saturday, August 16, 2025, two strong storms moved through the Cary Fire Protection District, which includes the Village of Cary, Oakwood Hills, and Trout […]
My father was President of the Easton Town Council, head of the city’s legislative branch. He took the family to a variety show at the Armory down the street. I’m guessing because he was an elected official he thought he had to […]
From the Marengo Police: Call at Indian Oaks Park and the Subsequent Traffic Stop at Casey’s Gas Station in Marengo On August 16th at approximately 12:50 PM, officers from the Marengo Police Department were dispatched to the Indian Oaks Park for what […]
Pursuant to a Freedom of Information request, the following income and expenditure estimates were projected by the Crystal Lake Park District staff using two different monthly membership fees: No mention is made concerning remodeling and repair costs. The Sage YMCA monthly membership […]
The really bad press about the rape and other sexual abuse in juvenile detention facilities has probably stimulate that department to issue the positive press release below. From the JB Pritzker Administration: Youth in IDJJ custody earn vocational certifications From solar installation […]
It’s petition passing time, even for Precinct Committeepersons. Only ten signatures needed, but get twenty to discourage a challenge. Here’s what’s up: Republican U.S. Senate candidates (some of these people may not make it to the ballot but they have filed FEC paperwork) Republican […]
From Marc Avelar: Kane County Republican Party “Coup Attempt” of August 5 On the August 8, 2025, Smoke-Filled Room (SFR) podcast host Collin Corbett pointed out there was a “coup attempt” for control of the Kane County Republican Party, formally known as the Kane […]
From a text from Park Board veteran Cathy Cagle: meeting notes 7/21/25 Approval of agenda a. Remove IX: Annual Rollover Bond Information from the agenda i. We’re a 18 million dollar organization ii. Bonds are a complicated and sophisticated issue iii. We […]
A website that I found recently called “Not the Bee” has captured replies to a post asking people to tell how good the crime situation is in the District of Columbia. Maybe the captured posts are selective, but they certainly are vivid […]
From the Sheriff: Now Accepting Applications for Citizens Police Academy The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for its 10-week Citizens Police Academy (CPA), an interactive program designed to give community members a behind-the-scenes look at law enforcement. When & Where: […]
From State Rep. Joe Sosnowski: Sosnowski, Syverson bill protecting utility customers from unfair back-billing signed into law SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Legislation extending protections to residential and commercial utility customers from unfair back-billing practices was signed into law by Governor Pritzker on Friday. House […]
From the Cary Police:
The total cost now is $5,311,784.96.
From Wonder Lake’s Bob Anderson: Double-Dipping Dear every unrespected and over taxed every day Illinois citizen, take notice, you are being hosed, or have been, by many elected officials that you have voted into office. All eyes should be focused on the […]
Last December I shared the advice of a friend from Venezuela on an inexpensive way to induce people form his country to return home. Now Politico has run an article advancing his solution, but missing the ancillary benefit of inducing Venezuelans in […]
From Illinois Policy: Illinois lost 218 businesses to other states in 2023, part of an acceleration to triple the rate of what losses were before the pandemic. When adjusted for population, Illinois ranked No. 2 for the most business losses. by Bryce […]
A Freedom of Information request prompted by contents in an email in the article below reveals the agreement between owner of HealthBridge Northwestern Medicine and the Crystal Lake Park District with regard to sharing information concerning due diligence, which, of course, includes […]
Having hospitals in Harvard and Crystal Lake, Mercy Health System just was fined big buck by the Unite States Equal Opportunity Commission. Mercyhealth to Pay Over $1 Million to Settle EEOC COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate-Related Religious Discrimination Charges CHICAGO – Mercyhealth, a health […]
From Illinois Policy: Illinois was just ranked last in the nation for financial transparency. The state’s chronic delays, audit failures and last-minute budgeting have put taxpayers in the dark and long-term stability at risk. Illinois ranked dead last in financial transparency, according […]
Another Freedom of Information request yielded a Letter of Intent which had something I found of interest. I guess I should not be surprised, but it says that the Park District would use HealthBridge as “a community center.” “Intended Use: Community/Recreational Center” […]
My Freedom of Information request to the Crystal Lake Park Board requested emails and texts. The article with a chronological listing of the emails may be found in the article below: Texts follow:
Long-time legislative reporter Dave McKenney, now with WBEZ after leaving the Sun-Times, reports on Governor JB Pritzker’s threat to further gerrymander Illinois congressional districts. There are only three Republican districts in shrinking Illinois. Mike Bost and Mary Miller are far Downstate that […]
From the campaign of Don Tracy: Don Tracy, Community Leader from Central Illinois, to Run for US Senate to Defend the American Dream “The sky-high cost-of-living in Illinois has made the American Dream seem out of reach for many everyday Illinoisans. I […]
Signs supporting the reinstatement of DEI, the other home of Park Board President Fred Tiesenga, lake access, plus the cost-benefit aspect of the new President’s fall publication letter were on display. Tiesenga’s proposed letter got three paragraphs in the Northwest Herald story, […]
A minority of the Crystal Lake Park Board seem to want to buy the old Centegra, now Northwestern Medical fitness center and pools. They, being urged on by Crystal Lake Mayor Haig Haleblian, envision is as a community center and new District […]
Sunday’s “Meet the Press”: KRISTEN WELKER: Well, look. Sticking on your state’s map, every major group that grades the fairness of congressional maps gives your state an “F.” Common Cause, a nonpartisan government watchdog, even says your map, and I’m going to […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: The Lake in the Hills Police Department joins statewide Labor Day traffic safety effort Enforcement focused on impaired, distracted and unsafe driving Lake in the Hills, IL – The Lake in the Hills Police Department […]
From the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: August 15 Talk and Tour: Successful Natural Areas Management for Homeowners Associations Woodstock, IL – August 11, 2025 – The afternoon of Friday, August 15 is an opportunity for homeowners to learn how a Homeowners Association […]