In April, 2003, voters in McHenry County authorized a 2 1/2 cent per $100 of Assessed Valuation property tax. Each year money is distributed to not-for-profit organizations. Below are the next round of grants, totaling $2,005,000, recommended by the Senior Services Grant […]
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From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District: MTFPD Structure Fire On Monday, September 1st, at approximately 8:14 a.m., the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1200 block of Capri Terrace in McHenry. Fire crews […]
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From the Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce: Chamber Foundation Awards First ALERT Fund Grant to The Annex After Break-In ALGONQUIN/LAKE IN THE HILLS, Il. — The Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber Foundation today announced its first ALERT Fund grant, awarded […]
No handicapped parking at the Bark Park this year, so I had to park a half a mile away. Entering the staging area west of the skate park, I encountered McHenry County Board member Matt Kunkle’s entry. Later I found out he […]
From the agenda of the next Fox River Grove Village Board meeting: Business Capital Assistance Program Grant Agreement, Lord of Beers The Board will consider authorizing the Village Administrator to execute an agreement with The Neela Restaurant Group, Inc. to provide a […]
Funny, I remember most of “Groundhog Day” being filmed in Woodstock. Read this from the minutes of the Planning, Environment & Development Committee: “Committee members discussed the differences between a zoning change and a permit process. Several members stressed that filming does […]
From Illinois Policy Institute cartoonist Eric Allie: But the beer should be Bud Light.
“Knowledgeable” is the word I would use to characterize Ted Dabrowski, founder of Wirepoints, an analytical website. The Chicago Tribune features a page two article Sunday. He will be able to hold his own with Pritzker.
From the Marengo Police: At approximately 2:37 AM on Saturday, August 30, 2025, in the 100 block of South State Street, the Marengo Police Department arrested Edwin Saavedra-Flores, 22, of 2nd Avenue # , Harvard, IL, for the following alleged offense(s); Driving […]
For at least a fifteen years I have been attending the Lake in the Hills Labor Day Parade. Saturday was the first time I saw a labor union float. It was from the IBEW, Local 117. When I saw the float at […]
From the Cary Fire Protection District: Child Airlifted After Traumatic Injury in Cary On Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 12:41 p.m., the Cary Fire Protection District responded to the 28700 block of West Kristy Lane for a reported traumatic injury involving a […]
From McHenry County: Enterprise Zone racks up continued successes Congratulations to the City of Woodstock, which announced last week that Action Packaging will be relocating its headquarters to the McHenry County Enterprise Zone! Action Packaging was recently named by Crain’s Chicago Business […]
From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: Rep. Martin McLaughlin Hosting “Don’t Overpay!” Property Tax Appeal Event in August BARRINGTON, IL – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington) will host a free “Don’t Overpay!” Property Tax Appeal event on Friday, August 1st, at the Barrington […]
From McHenry County: Bat in McHenry County tests positive for rabies, first human exposure of 2025 season MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has confirmed that a bat collected from a Cary home on August 28 has tested […]
From the Woodstock Police: John Luna
From the Pritzker Administration: Joint Preliminary Damage Assessments Teams to Visit Cook, Will, Boone, and McHenry Counties in Early September SPRINGFIELD–In order to verify damage from the storms and flooding that occurred August 16-19, preliminary damage assessment (PDA) teams will go door-to-door […]
Republican Candidate for Illinois Attorney General Joe Cervantez sends this announcement: Statement of Candidacy The Illinois Attorney General’s Office plays a vital role in supporting law enforcement, protecting ourchildren, and securing Illinois prosperity. The Attorney General is the chief legal advisor of […]
From Crystal Lake Polilce: Crystal Lake Police Conduct Crash Investigation Crystal Lake, IL – On Friday, August 29, 2025, at approximately 12:52 AM, Crystal Lake Police and Fire/Rescue responded to Crystal Ridge Drive and Carmella Drive for the report of a single […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Another view on Republican precinct committeemen There is currently a Republican “grassroots” slate that is trying to take over the state party next year. You will hear more about them in coming months — some […]
From the Huntley Police: Huntley Police Stop $25,000 Scam Attempt – Arrest Made Huntley, IL – On August 20, 2025, a Huntley resident received a fraudulent email claiming a $499 subscription renewal had been charged to his PayPal account. When he called […]
From the Harvard fire Protection District: Vehicle vs. Train Crash with Fire and One Serious Injury On Thursday, August 28, 2025, at 2:24 a.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District responded to the McGuire Road railroad crossing for a reported vehicle versus train […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FORMER CHICAGO ATTORNEY SENTENCED TO TWO AND A HALF YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR TAX FRAUD AND WITNESS TAMPERING CHICAGO — A former Chicago attorney has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison for […]
From the U.S, Attorney: MAN INDICTED ON FEDERAL FRAUD AND TAX CHARGES FOR ALLEGEDLY DEFRAUDING INDIVIDUALS OUT OF $2.6 MILLION AND EVADING INCOME TAXES CHICAGO — A man has been indicted on federal fraud and tax charges for allegedly defrauding numerous individuals […]
From the Stat’s Attorney: COURT GRANTS STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE’S PETITION TO DETAIN MAN WHO SOLICITED NUMEROUS CHILDREN THROUGH SNAPCHAT FOR VIDEOS AND IMAGES OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announced today that the Honorable Judge Cynthia Lamb granted the […]
From the McHenry County Department of Health: Ticks are active: Take steps to prevent illness McHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) encourages residents to enjoy the outdoors while taking precautions against tickborne illnesses. Local cases of anaplasmosis, a […]
From the Lake in the Hills newsletter comes this information: “Ordinance amending Chapter 34, Occupation and Other Taxes, of the Lake in the Hills Municipal Code and implementing a Municipal Grocery Retailers’ Occupation Tax and a Municipal Grocery Service Occupation Tax.”