From the Illinois State Board of Elections, a Friend of McHenry County Blog, led me to the following: $7,400 is not enough for a mailing in a State Rep. district.
From the State’s Attorney: COURT GRANTS STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE’S PETITION TO DETAIN MAN WHO CAUSED MULTIPLE VEHICLE CRASH CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES AND FLED SCENE McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announced today that the Honorable Judge Cynthia Lamb granted the State’s motion […]
In another Federally-funded enhanced enforcement campaign, the Crystal Lake Police Department announces the following: The Crystal Lake Police Department begins ‘Speed Catches Up With You’ safety campaign The Crystal Lake Police Department announced it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, […]
State Senator Mike Simmons’ announcement video: https://www.facebook.com/MikeSimmonsForIL/videos/1035056808832149
From the Woodstock Police: Date Occurred: 6/23/2025, Location: GREENWOOD CIR. Name: RODRIGUEZ, JENNY, Address: ORIOLE TRL., WONDER LAKE, Sex: F Race: W Age: 26 Charges: Disposition: CHARGED & SERVED AT MCJ Next Court Date: 7/22/2025 = = = = = Date Occurred: […]
Found on the Evanston Roundtable: Here are the candidates so far: 1,173 petition signatures are required to gain ballot access.
From the Crystal Lake Police: The Crystal Lake Police Department Releases Independence Day enforcement Results The Crystal Lake Police Department made during the recent Independence Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”, “Drive High Get a DUI” and “ClickIt or Ticket” safety […]
From the campaign of Sheriff Robb Tadelman: Sheriff Robb Tadelman will run for re-election in 2026 Lake in the Hills: McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman is announcing his intention to run for re-election in 2026. Tadelman was elected to the office in […]
From the Crystal Lake Police Department: Crystal Lake Police Conduct Crash Investigation Crystal Lake, IL – On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately 9:14 PM, Crystal Lake Police and Fire/Rescue responded to the vicinity of Route 31 and Three Oaks Road for […]
From the Woodstock Police: Date Occurred: 6/22/2025, Location: 90 CHURCH ST. Name: DODARO, TRAVIS, J, Sex: M, Race: W Age: 25, Address: LEAH LN. Charges: Disposition: ARRESTED, CITED & RLEASED ON NTA = = = = = Date Occurred: 6/28/2025, Location: 218 […]
Running as an anti-gun candidate Phil Andrew argues the next Member of Congress should not be someone who has spent their life in politics. The former FBI agent has released this announcement video:
From the Woodstock Police: Date Occurred: VARIOUS PRIOR INCIDENTS/DATES, Arrest Date (if different from date of incident): 6/27/2025, Location: LAKE AVE. Name: BIRR, JAMES M., Sex: M Race: W Age: 60, Address: WICKER ST. Charges: Disposition: ARRESTED, CHARGED & TOT MCJ5 = […]
A study conducted by Florida’s Sachs Media shows Illinois, Massachusetts and Florida having the most proportionate convention space. Florida is Number One.
From the State’s Attorney: COURT GRANTS STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE’S PETITION TO DETAIN MAN WHO BROUGHT A GUN INTO THE MCHENRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announced today that the Honorable Judge Cynthia Lamb granted the State’s petition to deny […]
Under income tax law prior to the signing of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” one could deduct $10,000 in real estate taxes. In 2016, there were 15,122 properties with property tax bill higher than $10,000. (Not all were homes, of course. […]
From State Rep. Jeff Keicher:
From State Senator Don DeWitte: Lowering Prescription Prices Legislation I supported this year that seeks to address the unchecked influence and harmful practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) was signed into law on July 1. House Bill 1697 puts an end to spread […]
From the Sheriff: Heavy police activity near McHenry County Courthouse On July 7 at approximately 3:58 p.m., an individual attempted to enter through the West Entrance of the McHenry County Courthouse in Woodstock with a suspected weapon. When stopped by Court Security […]
From the Sheriff: Suspect identified in fatal hit-and-run crash The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office has identified a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run crash, which occurred on July 2, in unincorporated Crystal Lake. The crash, which left a 15-year-old Crystal Lake boy dead, […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: 7/4/2025 9:03:19 PM FIREWORKS 5300 Block of Avalon LnOfc. Parquette A subject was issued with a citation for fireworks. 7/4/2025 9:08:38 PM FIREWORKS 1000 Block Of McPhee DrCSO. Hartzog A subject was issued with a […]
From the U.S. Attorney: SEVEN INDIVIDUALS CHARGED IN DRUG AND FIREARM INVESTIGATION CENTERED ON SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO CHICAGO — A drug and firearm investigation centered on the South Side of Chicago has resulted in federal criminal charges against seven individuals. A […]
From State Rep. Steve Reick: McHenry County and the RTA: Should We Stay or Should We Go? Having finished one of the weirdest sessions of the General Assembly that I’ve seen in my time there, it took some time to digest what […]
From the Algonquin Police: Algonquin Police Arrest Registered Sex Offender Following Investigation Involving Juveniles Algonquin, IL – The Algonquin Police Department has arrested a registered sex offender following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate contact with multiple juveniles. On June 21, 2025, […]
I don’t have the current year’s numbers, but former McHenry County Treasurer Glenda Miller had her IT people figure out how many taxpayers had real estate tax bills exceeding the $10,000 income tax deductible limit in 2016. Here is her reply to […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Datas shows Pritzker’s presidential ambitions are dead in the water If polls are sometimes derided as inaccurate, one thing most people agree on is that they can at least be helpful tools to detect trends. That […]
From the McHenry County Department of Transportartion: Detour Scheduled for West Leg of Miller Road at Randall Road – Starting July 14 WOODSTOCK, IL – As part of the North Randall Road Project, the west leg of Miller Road at Randall Road […]
From the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District: Firework Mortar Explosion Causes Serious Injuries On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 9:16 p.m., the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District was dispatched to the 1300 block of Beach Street in unincorporated Crystal Lake for a […]
23.57% tax hike to be exaxt. That’s what I’ve only seen the Illinois Policy Institute has report so far. So expect your phone bill to increase. So may streaming services unless the provider decides to eat them.
The parade starts at one. Fireworks tonight about 9:30.
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Firefighters Contain Outdoor Fire Before It Spreads to Home On Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 5:53 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was dispatched to the 200 block of Barn Swallow Drive for a reported structure fire. Firefighters […]