From a text: This is something we can both agree on. We have too many politicians and not enough Patriots in Congress. Too many establishment insiders. Too many self-serving elected officials and not enough servant leaders who put the American people first. […]
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From the Huntley Fire Protection District: Trash Compactor Fire At 7:04 p.m. the Huntley Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported dumpster fire at the Amazon Distribution facility located at 11500 Freeman Rd. Based off information gathered, the response was upgraded […]
From Legal Insurrection: Civil Liberty Group Sues Illinois Over License Required to Buy Guns, Ammunition “But requiring people to get permission from the government in advance even to obtain a gun for hunting or for self-defense in the home is outrageous. The […]
From the campaign of State Repl Marty McLaughlin: The event will be held at Tavola Italiana inn Lake Barrington on June 3rd. The cost is $75/ $125 for two.
From the McHenry County Health Department: McHenry County Department of Health seeking public input for updates to Public Health Ordinance MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is proposing revisions to the McHenry County Public Health Ordinance and is […]
From State Rep. Sue Ness: Ness Bill Strengthening Savings for Illinoisans With Disabilities Sent to Governor SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Working to improve disability savings and services, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, (sic) is sending a bill to the governor for consideration promoting access […]
From The Center Square: Pritzker: Trump war to blame for high gas prices By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker says everyone is paying more for gas because of President Donald Trump’s military action in Iran, […]
From Congressman Darin LaHood: House Passes LaHood-Led Fostering the Future Act Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Fostering the Future Act; a bipartisan piece of legislation focused on strengthening and modernizing the John H. Chafee Foster Care Program for Successful […]
From the State’s Attorney: MCHENRY MAN DENIED PRETRIAL RELEASE AFTER ALLEGED RANDOM STABBING OF OUT-OF STATE VISITOR McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announced today that the Honorable Judge Michael Feetterer granted the State’s petition to deny pretrial release for Colin Foster, […]
From the Coroner: McHenry County Coroner Dr. Michael Rein announced that the Coroner’s Office was contacted by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 9:30 p.m. on April 17, 2026, to investigate the death of an individual discovered inside a residence following […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: ‘Click It or Ticket’ safety campaign underway in Lake in the Hills LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL — There are no excuses or exceptions. Drivers and passengers on Illinois roads must buckle up because it’s […]
From the U.S. Attorney: CHICAGO FEDERAL COURT IMPOSES STATUTORY MAXIMUM SENTENCE OF 15 YEARS IN PRISON FOR DEFENDANT’S ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF LOADED HANDGUN CHICAGO — A man has been sentenced to the statutory maximum of 15 years in federal prison for illegally possessing […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Engineer for Illinois Company Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trade Fraud, Counterfeiting, and Other Fraud Schemes CHICAGO — A former engineer for an Illinois company has been sentenced to federal prison for manufacturing and selling counterfeit versions of […]
From the U.S. Attorney: ROCKFORD MAN SENTENCED TO THREE YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR COVID-RELIEF FRAUD AND PREPARING FALSE TAX RETURNS ROCKFORD — A Rockford man has been sentenced to three years in federal prison for fraudulently obtaining Covid-relief loans and assisting […]
LA Independent candidate for LA Mayor Spencer Pratt has been called out for living in a hotel in Bel-Air, instead of the Airstream trailer in his first internet ad. What to do? A satirical take off to the theme song from the […]
From The Center Square: Proposed law would require women’s restroom on construction sites (The Center Square) – Construction companies across Illinois may be required by law to provide female employees with separate bathroom facilities and stock menstrual products under a bill being […]
Found on the Citizens Against Government Waste website’s 2026 Congressional Pig Book:: Summary The Congressional Pig Book is CAGW’s annual compilation of earmarks in the appropriations bills and the database contains every earmark since it was first published in 1991. All items in […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: District 33 Area Schools Receive “Safe Routes to School” Grants Illinois’ Safe Routes to School grant program is a vital investment in student safety and community infrastructure. The program helps local governments improve sidewalks, crosswalks, bike paths, […]
From the Illinois Family Institute: Written By David Curtin As of now, the deadline for passing bills is Friday, May 22nd. So this is the week. There’s a lot of stress on both sides of the aisle, which is normal for the last […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Grogan Beats and Replaces Salvi The Chairman race was won by district 6 SCC member Bob Grogan who defeated incumbent Kathy Salvi. The vote was 9-8 for Grogan, however, that doesn’t matter since weighted vote […]
From the Illinois De[partment of .Employment Security: Payroll Jobs Up, Unemployment Rate Ticks Up in March SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 5.1 percent in March, up +0.1 percentage point from February, and up […]
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From the State’s Attorney: WOODSTOCK MAN SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS IN PRISON FOR MAJOR COCAINE DISTRIBUTION OFFENSE McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on May 18, 2026, Edgar Herrera, 36, of Woodstock, Illinois, was sentenced to 12 years in […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: With just two weeks remaining before the scheduled May 31 adjournment, Illinois lawmakers still have numerous major issues to resolve before the spring legislative session comes to a close. The biggest task ahead will be passing the […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: Final Two Weeks of Session Begins Today With just two weeks remaining before the scheduled May 31 adjournment, Illinois lawmakers still have numerous major issues to resolve before the spring legislative session comes to a close. The […]
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From WLS-TV: From the Sheriff: House Explosion in Unincorporated Wonder Lake Two hospitalized and one person deceased following a house explosion in unincorporatedWonder Lake. The explosion was on the 7400 block of Birch Drive in Wonder Cenrer. On May 17, at approximately […]
From the Annual Meeting Agenda of the Crystal Lake Park District: “Conduct of Public Hearing concerning the intent of the Board of Park of Commissioners to sell not to exceed $2,000,000 General Obligation Park Bonds “(Alternate Revenue Source) for the payment of […]
The Fox River Grove Village Board took offense at statements by Trustee David Joseph and passed the following censure: Here is what is reported in the minutes that Joseph said at the April 21st meeting” “Trustee Joseph stated it is his fiduciary […]