From the campaign of Diane Harris: Diane Harris Running for Secretary of State JOLIET, IL — Diane Harris today announced her candidacy for Illinois Secretary of State. Harris currently serves as a trustee for both Joliet Junior College and the Joliet Public […]
In the recent developments associated with my ongoing reporting of a police raid of the licensed hemp processor, Woodstock Willy makes an appearance. This update deals with the State’s recent motion to Quash subpoenas directed to various witnesses including one witness the […]
From Matt Taibbi, who shares what Ford Fischer of News2Share filmed:
From Darin Bailey: Darren Bailey calls on JB Pritzker to put safety above politics Louisville, IL — Darren Bailey says the continued refusal of Governor JB Pritzker and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson to work with federal law enforcement agents is putting lives […]
From the Cary Police:
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From the Marengo Police:
On Sunday, after DeLoris Doederlein’s 100th Birthday Party in West Dundee, I stopped at the Kane County Forest Preserve site where the Carpentersville Dam used to be. The Fox River is really low. Looklng upstream at the Fox River on October 5, […]
From State Rep. Dan Ugaste: Veto Session Preview Next week, the Illinois General Assembly will return to Springfield to convene for the annual two-week Veto Session. The session is scheduled for October 14-16 and October 28-30. The Veto Session is generally intended for […]
The Department of Homeland Security certainly must have a rapid response team. The Department is going toe to toe in its most recent press release: DHS Debunks Governor Pritzker’s Harmful Lies About Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago, Federal Law Enforcement Illinois Governor […]
From the U.S. Attorney: ALLEGED MEMBER OF CHICAGO STREET GANG CHARGED WITH SOLICITING THE MURDER OF SENIOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL INVOLVED IN “OPERATION MIDWAY BLITZ CHICAGO — An alleged ranking member of a Chicago street gang has been charged in federal court […]
From the Department of Homeland Security: Despite Multiple Vehicle Attacks by Domestic Terrorists, DHS Law Enforcement Arrests Worst of Worst including a TdA gang member, Drug Traffickers, Child Abusers, and Other Violent Thugs in Chicago DHS will not let violence from domestic […]
From the Chicago Police Chief: Consider the image found here. “PLEASE CHIEF OF PATROL NO UNITS WILL RESPOND TO THIS AS RELATED FROM 04-Oc5-2025/12:34:44…CALLER IS 1 OF APPROX 30 ARMED PATROL AGENTS (ICE) WHO ARE BEING SURROUNDED BY A LARGE CROWD OF […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Two Separate Crashes Involving Semi Trucks Reported Monday On Monday, October 6, 2025, at 1:06 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the intersection of Route 47 and Charles Road in unincorporated Woodstock for a reported vehicle […]
From the agenda of the next Fos River Grove Village Board meeting: The Board will consider the approval of an ordinance that would reduce the electricity surcharge tax in Fox River Grove from 3% to 1%. Initial estimates indicate that this reduction […]
The Travis Mills Foundation potentially locating a facility in McHenry has stirred up controversy that reached McHenry County Blog’s inbox. After reading the email exchanges–shared widely–it seems Tony Esposito and Sue Lambrakis have been in contact with the Travis Mills Foundation concerning […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From the Marengo Fire Protection District: Brush Fire Burns Eight Acres On County Line Road On Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 12:39 p.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District responded to the area of Boone-McHenry County Line Road and Yates Road for a […]
From the Huntley Fire Protection District: During the fire response, additional Huntley crews were dispatched to the intersection of Haligus Road and Reed Road after a 12-year-old child was struck by a vehicle. Huntley Fire personnel evaluated both the child and the […]
From the Huntley Fire Protection District: Tenby Way House Fire On Sunday, October 5, 2025, at 6:10 p.m., the Huntley Fire Protection District responded to the 500 block of Tenby Way in Algonquin for a reported residential structure fire. The call was […]
Elected in 1986 to the Illinois House to replace Jill Zwick, East Dundee’s DeLoris Doederlein served six years. Today is her 100th birthday. Yesterday at the West Dundee VFW Post, there was a glorious celebration of her life. Not that there was […]
Two GOP Gubernatorial Candidates Coming to Wednesday, October 14th Petition Party in Fox River Grove
Ted Dabrowski and Max Solomon, both candidates for the Republican nomination for Governor, will be attending the GOPAC petition in Fox River Grove on Wednesday.
From McHenry County GOPAC:
From the Lake in the Hills Police: 10/2/2025 12:04:33 PM MENTAL SUBJECT at 40 W Acorn Ln PARKLAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY Ofc. Watters found Juvenile experiencing mental health crisis. Parents transported juvenile home.
From the Lake in the Hills Police: 10/2/2025 2:37:29 PM ACCIDENT INVOLVING INJURIES at N Randall Rd / Commercial Cox, Bryant A.; M/W; 40 years of age; Berkshire Circle, Carpentersville. Charges: RELEASED WITH NOTICE TO APPEAR
From thee Crystal Lake Police: Crystal Lake, IL – The Crystal Lake Police Department conducted alcohol compliance checks at liquor selling establishments within the City of Crystal Lake. The compliance checks are designed to ensure establishments vending alcohol are not selling to […]
From Grant Noble: The Most Powerful Office in the World is Not the Presidency of the United States!! “I was a Precinct Committeeman for 16 years and I eagerly encourage others to do likewise.” Phyllis Schlafly, the late President of Eagle Forum […]
From the Lakewood Police: Today, the Lakewood Police were approached by a resident who wanted to inform us of the following: Around 2am this morning, an animal the resident suspected to be a Bobcat or similar species was observed climbing up a […]
From Eric Allie, Illinois Policy’s cartoonist:
From the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL COMPLAINT CHARGES TWO INDIVIDUALS WITH USING THEIR VEHICLES TO ASSAULT, IMPEDE, AND INTERFERE WITH THE WORK OF FEDERAL AGENTS IN CHICAGO CHICAGO – Two individuals have been charged in federal court with using their vehicles to assault, […]