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 […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
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:
McHenry County publishes salary and fringe benefit estimates for those over 1200 employees. Harmon, Heather VH Employee Development Coord $100,248.72Harold, Leah Env Health Practitioner I $52,720.20Harper, Ryan Correctional Officer – Union $122,798.00Harris, Erica DUI Court Clinician $84,975.54Hart, Laura Fiscal Operations Manager II […]
Here’s the summary of what WTVO-TV said about Winnebago County Board member John Sweeney: Police: Intoxicated Winnebago Co. Board member falls asleep at Taco Bell drive-thru ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford Police arrested 41-year-old Winnebago County Board member John Sweeney for allegedly […]
From The Center Square: Illinois home to fifth most illegal immigrants in country (The Center Square) – A new Center for Immigration Studies report finds that Illinois is now home to the fifth most foreign nationals in the country with at least 530,000 migrants residing […]
Can’t remember how long ago it was, but the Crystal Lake Park District bought the local tennis club. Bailing out a failing local business does not strike me as good public policy.
From Wirepoints:
From the Sheriff’s Department: McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Releases Christmasand New Year’s Eve Enforcement Numbers The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic safety campaign December 13, 2024 – January 2, 2025 reminding motorists to buckle up and drive sober. The “Click […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Four Chicago Residents Charged in Federal Court as Part of Drug Trafficking Investigation CHICAGO — A drug trafficking investigation centered on the Northwest Side of Chicago has resulted in federal narcotics and firearm charges against four individuals. The […]