From Sally Munn came the following to the Crystal Lake City Council: I am here tonight to speak about Healthbridge. A few facts: Healthbridge closed in Dec 2022. In 2023, at the request of the mayor, the CL Park District reviewed […]
After congent opposition to the purchase of HealthBridge, Council members voted without dicussion with only Brett Hopkins being the only negative vote. I didn’t listen to the first part of the meeting to discover who was present and who was absent. Maybe […]
The filing period for municipal, school, park, library and fire protection districts started yesterday and concludes Monday afternoon. Note in the linked article above that the city only says that the purchase of the $4,2 million HealthBridge won’t raise taxes. Crystal Lake […]
From former Cary Grade School Board President Scott Coffey: I did find the city’s FAQ page for this project and saw their cost estimates, and estimated property tax bill impact. But it seems to be missing key portions of an analysis on […]
From the Woodstock Fire and Rescue District: On Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 9:23 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 1000 block of Greenwood Circle in Woodstock for a reported traumatic injury involving an electric bicycle. Paramedics arrived at the […]
From the campaign of Dan Hickey: Paid for by the Skinner Campaign Committee.
From the Collin Corbett campaign: Collin’s town hall he’s hosting tomorrow night at Galati’s Hideaway in Cary. It’ll go from 6p-:30p. https://collinforil.com/townhalls/ It’s an open-to-the-public town hall where people can ask questions and Collin and Carolyn will give their solutions.
The Daily Herald endorsement: Endorsement: Bean for Congress in Illinois District 8 The choice of the candidate to succeed Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi as Illinois’ 8th District representative to Congress is somewhat surprisingly difficult. We were consistent supporters of Barrington Democrat Melissa Bean […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: Senator Wilcox Seeks to Address Rising Energy Costs and Strengthen Grid Reliability As Illinois families and businesses continue to face elevated electricity costs, I am renewing my call for policies aimed at improving affordability, strengthening grid reliability, […]
From the Crystal Lake Police:
From the U.S. Attorney: FORMER EMPLOYEE OF STATE OF ILLINOIS SUBCONTRACTOR INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINING MORE THAN $4.6 MILLION IN COVID-RELIEF BENEFITS CHICAGO – A former employee of a State of Illinois subcontractor has been indicted on federal fraud charges for […]
Here is what the public is shown concerning Crystal Lake’s purchase of HealthBridge: Purchase of Real Property – 200 E. Congress Parkway and two vacant parcels (collectively, the “Property”) Background: Northern Illinois Medical Center (“Seller”) had operated a health and fitness center […]
The letter from Cary Waxler, President of Board of Crystal Lake Library Trustees to Mayor Haig Haleblian and the City Council: Re: Letter of Intent for New Library Facility at 200 E. Congress (HealthBridge) Dear Mayor Haleblian and City Council Members: On […]
Crystal Lake resident Joe Keegan has demonstated a deep interest in the bounary changes being considered by Crystal Lake elemenatary School District 47’s School Board. He has filed a suit seeking information that was not provided pursuant to his Freedom of Informatin […]
Found on the Lake in the Hills Village Board minutes: COST OF LIVING INCREASES For all non-represented employees, the Village’s Personnel Rules and Regulations establishes that the COLA increase may vary from year to year based on budget approval and will be […]
Here’s the reason:
Go figure. It ceetainly looks like an eondorsement to me.
From Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge: Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge to Be Featured in New Documentary RICHMOND, Illinois (October 13, 2026) – The new and expanding Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (Hackmatack NWR) will be the subject of a documentary scheduled for […]
The Wonder Lake Mster POA Presidenr writes of the meeting. A note from our MPOA President Ray O’Brien: On October 14, the MPOA Convention of Delegates met to consider six agenda items. Several significant decisions were made regarding MPOA leadership, the 2027 […]
The minutes of the September 22nd Fox River Grove Village Board meeting turned “Thumbs down” on the sign for the Wholesale Carpet store on Northwest Highway. APPROVAL: ORDINANCE 2026-15, VARIANCE – POLE SIGN, 502 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY President McLaughlin stated the variance request […]
McHenry County Republican Chairman Erik Hendricks has been attacked by Tom DeVore, losimg cand.oidate for Attorney General four yjears ago. Locally, he was the attroney for Brittany Colatorti when she challenged the legitimacy of the appointment of Darby Hills to replace Dan […]
From the Department of Natural Resources: Illinois sets new harvest record for youth deer hunting season SPRINGFIELD – Young hunters in Illinois set a new youth deer season harvest record with a preliminary total of 4,852 deer taken Oct. 10-12. The total […]
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One of the sites I read is Great Britain;s Telegraph. It is a staunchly conservative publication bemoaning the haplessness of Labouir Party rule and the ineffectiveness of the two righmtwing parties (Reform and Tory). In today’s critique of the Labour government there […]
Democrat Daniel Biss will be Algonquin Township’s next Member of Congress. The district is so gerrymandered that a Republican stands no chance. Biss, however, did not win McHenry County in the Demcoratic Party Primary Election. Kat Abughazaleh beat him, but came in […]
From Illnois Polilcy: Illinois gerrymandering more extreme than Missouri map rejected by Supreme Court Common metrics show Illinois’ congressional map is more skewed than a failed attempt in Missouri was. Missouri Republicans’ midcycle attempt to maximize their party’s seats in the U.S. […]
The minutes of the last McHenry County Ethics Board contain a detailed account of handling a mock case: Ethics Ordinance training and gift ban exercise The Commission took part in a mock training exercise, Case 26-03, about a complaint that a Botanical […]
From the Crystal Lake Police:
From Sue Rose’s Facebook (with her permission): I attended tonight’s MPOA delegates meeting. Here’s a synopsis: Write-in candidate Bill Rieke of Shore Hills was voted in to fill the vacant first vice president seat. He won against candidate John Kunzer. Secretary Cindy […]
McHenry County’s most populous township’s real estate assessments are available for appeal. Assessment Notices to be Posted for Algonquin Township Sign up for Email Alerts for Your Property’s Assessment WOODSTOCK, Ill. – Assessment notices will be posted online tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 17) […]