From the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts: Vehicle Strikes House in Marengo On January 14, 2025, at 3:20 p.m., the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts and Marengo Police Department were dispatched to the 900 block of Partridge Circle in Marengo following an […]
McHenry County publishes salary and fringe benefit estimates for those over 1200 employees. Koplin, Michael Correctional Officer – Union $135,033.60Kopp, Jenna Certified Nursing Assistant I $25,848.42Korpalski, Joseph County Engineer $233,067.38Korpan, Katie Court/Courtroom Spec I $65,205.47Kosin, Robert ZBA Mbr $5,720.00Kotomski, William DOT Seasonal […]
From the State’s Attorney: JERAMEE BROWN SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF DRUG INDUCED HOMICIDE The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that Jeramee Brown, 22, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, was sentenced to six […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Man Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Federal Prison for Orchestrating $1.5 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme in Chicago CHICAGO — A man has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for orchestrating a mortgage […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Chinese Telecommunications Company Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Steal Technology from Illinois-Based Motorola Solutions CHICAGO — A Chinese telecommunications company has admitted in federal court in Chicago that it conspired to steal digital mobile radio technology developed by […]
From McHenry County Board member Mike Shorten: Mike Shorten Announces Candidacy for Nunda Township Supervisor Crystal Lake, IL- January 13, 2025- Mike “Shorty” Shorten, has officially announced his candidacy for Nunda Township Supervisor in the Republican Primary on February 25, 2025. In […]
Introduced by State Rep, Sue Ness is this legislation (House Bill 1146) to ban plastic and paper bags at the check-out counter: Amends the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act. Provides that, beginning 18 months after the amendatory Act’s effective date, Preempts […]
Better late than never for Chicago Tribune cartoonist Scott Stantis to aim his wit at President Joe Biden. And it is almost too late, since Biden is leaving office on January 20th. If there was a negative editorial cartoon about Biden before, […]
The Chicago Sun-Times describes the first in the nation decriminalization of prostitution as follows: “State lawmakers plan to introduce legislation this week that would make Illinois the first state to fully decriminalize sex work. Equality Illinois and the Sex Worker Advisory Group, […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From State Rep. Jeff Keicher: Rep. Keicher re-appointed House Republican Conference Chair SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) has been re-appointed to serve as House Republican Conference Chairperson for the 104th General Assembly in an announcement made today by House Minority Leader […]
From Wirepoints: Asians students are doing best.
From Diane Hartman, the McHenry County Regional Superintendent of Education: ROE to Host Free Virtual Cybersecurity Course for Parents WOODSTOCK, Ill. – The McHenry County Regional Office of Education is offering a free virtual class to educate parents about how to keep […]
From the Cary Fire Protection District: Vehicle Fire Closes Route 14 On January 13, 2025, at 4:02 p.m., the Cary Fire Protection District was dispatched to the intersection of Cary Algonquin Road and Northwest Highway (Route 14) for a reported motor vehicle […]
From the U.S Attorney: Man Charged in Federal Court with Robbing Postal Carrier at Gunpoint in Chicago Suburb; Second Man Charged With Firing at Investigating Agents CHICAGO — A man has been charged in federal court with robbing a United States Postal […]
McHenry County publishes salary and fringe benefit estimates for those over 1200 employees. Justen, Tyler DOT Maint Worker $95,972.00Kaasa, Kari Probation Officer $69,740.76Kachan, Kylie Registry – CNA $11,960.00Kallal, Joseph Correctional Officer – Union $128,779.04Kaluza, Michelle Public Health Nurse $33,874.57Kamienski, Carl County Board […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: January Session Kicks Off with Terrible Bills During Lame Duck After a snowy four-day “Lame Duck” session, Illinois lawmakers convened the 104th General Assembly with Inauguration Ceremonies on January 8. With many Illinoisans struggling to make ends […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: Legislation Proposed to Protect Election Following the discovery that the Pritzker Administration is sending voter registration forms to noncitizens, potentially leading to voter fraud, Senate Republicans are filing new legislation to protect the integrity of Illinois elections. […]
In times past when I have wanted to hear the McHenry County Board of Health, but didn’t want to drive to Woodstock there was no way to watch what was going on. With tonight’s meeting being held where County Board Committee meetings […]
Democrats being “sensitive” to taxpayers? If true, Illinois might expect 80 degree weather later today or as huge earthquakes as the 1811-12 New Madrid ones. The Illinois Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (what a name for an agency) has article […]
From Wirepoints:
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Tim Carone is running against incumbent Danijela Sandberg for Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner. Sandberg’s predecessor Andrew Gasser took out Miller eight years ago. Miller’s son-in-law Derek Lee, now Sandberg’s top assistant, ran against Sandberg four […]
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From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Multi-Ambulance MVA at Tryon & Calhoun On January 11, 2025, at 9:51 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was dispatched to a reported two-vehicle crash at the intersection of S. Tryon Street and W. Calhoun Street. Crews arrived […]
McHenry County publishes salary and fringe benefit estimates for those over 1200 employees. Houghton, Clifton Board of Review Mbr $32,918.81Houlihan, Frank Court Security Ofcr – Union $76,461.34Hoven, Ryan Deputy Sheriff SGT $147,515.57Howard, Raymond Correctional Officer – Union $135,033.60Howatt, Clare Accountant II $77,633.01Howell, […]
From the Illinois Policy Institute’s cartoonist Eric Allie:
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From Wirepoints: Asian students do best.
The Illinois Flag Commission has a web site where you can vote for your choice. It is here. This is my favorite: