From the U.S. Attorney: Federal Law Enforcement in Chicago Seizes $214 Million in Alleged “Pump and Dump” Investment Fraud Investigation; Seven Defendants Indicted CHICAGO — Seven individuals have been indicted on criminal charges as part of a federal investigation that disrupted an […]
From The Center Square: Illinois GOP optimistic in redistricting lawsuit after AG’s refusal to defend state (The Center Square) – Illinois Republicans are claiming another small victory in their lawsuit over the state’s legislative district map. The lawsuit asks the Illinois Supreme Court […]
There have been stories reported beyond local media markets of Democrats disrupting Town Hall Meetings of Republican Members of Congress. Now comes the Chicago Tribune reporting on Sean Casten, the man who beat Republican Peter Roskam when he represented Algonquin Township prior […]
Quickbooks was used to pay for postage for a pre-primary election newsletter by Algonquin Township Supervisor Randy “My Way or the Highway” Funk on February 13th. That was a day after the monthly February 12th Township Board meeting where such an expenditure […]
From State Senator Terri Bryant: Proposed Township Consolidation Could Lead to Higher Property Taxes A new push by Governor Pritzker to consolidate townships with counties is raising concerns that the plan could lead to higher property taxes for Illinois families. While proponents […]
Found on page 375 of the 506-page McHenry County Board packet this past week is information about how the Mental Health 708 Board is going to save some money: The McHenry County Mental Health Board (MHB) and McHenry County Information Technology Department […]
“Bleed for Weed” is the catchy title of a pitch to donate blood to the Rock River Valley Blood Center. “We are thrilled to partner with Lyfe Dispensary to host this unique and community-focused event. Blood donations are crucial in saving lives, […]
From WMAQ-TV: We Energies will be working in the Richmond area. They advised they will be releasing Natural Gas while they are working. T here is a chance that some residents will smell a heavy Natural Gas Odor in the area. This […]
From State Rep. TomWeber: Rep. Tom Weber Advocates for Home and Private School Families “Homeschool Act” Passes Committee Despite Overwhelming Opposition SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) continues to advocate for the rights of parents to choose which form of […]
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From the Lake in the Hills Police:
Found on Unleash Prosperity Hotline Issue #1226:
From the campaign of Nunda Township Road Commissioner Mike Leverance: Nunda Township Road Commissioner Reflects on 12 Years of Progress, Promises Continued Excellence NUNDA TOWNSHIP, IL — As the election approaches, Nunda Township Road Commissioner ‘Iron Mike’ Lesperance is proud to reflect […]
From the Chicago Sun-Times: A George Will column argued that Public Radio could well be financed by its generally upscale listeners. The headline in the New Hampshire Union Leader was How the Corporation for Public Broadcasting is like the human appendix He […]
March 11th, Scott Hennings of the McHenry County Department of Transportation appeared before the Senate Transportation Committee which is considering the re-structuring of the Regional Transportation Authority along with a massive infused of new tax dollars. Here is his testimony: Remarks to […]
My big falling out with the way the McHenry County Conservation District finances its operation came when the school district, park (including conservation) districts, etc., successfully lobbied the Illinois General Assembly in the mid-1990’s to roll back the complete prohibition of borrowing […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Former Employee of Augusta National Golf Club Sentenced to a Year in Federal Prison for Stealing Masters Golf Tournament Merchandise and Memorabilia CHICAGO — A former employee of the Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia was sentenced today […]
From the Illinois Freedom Caucus: IL Freedom Caucus to IL home school families: Do not give up the fight for your freedom Springfield, IL – The Illinois Freedom Caucus is sending a message to Illinois homeschool families to keep fighting for their freedom […]
From the Woodstock Police: Date Occurred: 3/6/2025Arrest Date (if different from date of incident): Same. Sex: M Race: W Age: 18Location: CHURCH ST. & N. MADISON ST.Name: MILLER, MAXIMUS J.Address: 200 block of DEAN ST.Charge: Disposition: ARRESTED & RELEASED ON NTANext Court […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From the Lake in the Hills Police: The Lake in the Hills Police Department Announces St. Patrick’s Day The Lake in the Hills Police Department Announces St. Patrick’s Day DUI Enforcement Results Lake in the Hills, IL – The Lake in the […]
From the Harvard Fire Protection District: Firefighters Respond to Apartment Fire on 9th Street On Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 5:47 a.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District responded to a reported apartment fire in the 1100 block of 9th Street. Upon arrival, […]
A press release: HomeVestors® Gives “Big” Check for $20,000 to Lake-McHenry Habitat for Humanity After Chicagoland Home is Named The Ugliest House Of The Year® for 2024 HomeVestors of America, Inc., the We Buy Ugly Houses® people, presented a “big” check for $20,000 to […]
What is Thomas Jefferson’s presidency know for? I’d suggest two accomplishments: Donald Trump could accomplish something similar Just some thoughts.
Mike Lesperance Mails in Support of His Campaign for Re-Election as Nunda Township Road Commissioner
From the Lesperance campaign:
From the Department of Natural Resources: Illinois spring trout season opens April 5 at 58 locations statewide SPRINGFIELD – The 2025 Illinois spring trout fishing season will open Saturday, April 5 at 58 ponds, lakes, and streams throughout the state. An early opportunity […]
From Wirepoints comes this analysis; Gov. Pritzker’s real record on jobs By: Ted Dabrowski and John Klingner The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics just released its finalized employment numbers for 2024 so we can now do a full review of job creation under Gov. […]
From the McHenry County Coroner: McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office was contacted on March 13, 2025 by McHenry County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the death of Craig M. Ragusin, age 66 of McHenry. The decedent was found […]
McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office investigated the death of a single person car accident around the 8200 block of Mason Hill Rd. in unincorporated Woodstock [Bull Valley] on March 3, 2025. The decedent’s car was engulfed by […]
I’m sure U.S. Supreme Court Justice John Roberts knows there are three branches. But after Executive Branch President Donald Trump called for the impeachment of a Federal Circuit Court Judge, Roberts weighed in. It is the Legislative Branch that has the power […]