From Illinois Policy: Tens of thousands of homeschool and private school families and other Illinoisans have filed opposition to House Bill 2827 – dubbed the ‘Homeschool Act.’ The bill is stalled on the House floor and poised for defeat. The “Homeschool Act” […]
From Illinois Policy Institute cartoonist Eric Allie:
Here is a Chicago Tribune obituary for Steve Culliton, who was Chief of Staff for Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan, against whom I ran for the GOP nomination for Governor in 2002. The headline writer apparently mixes George Ryan with Jim Ryan.
One of the increases of revenue proposed by House Republicans is to increase the amount Federal employees pay into their pension system. From Fedsmith.com comes the following: “The standard contribution rate to FERS for federal employees hired before 2013 is 0.8%. “For […]
That’s a possibility, according to the Illinois Policy Institute. You can bet, however, that legal services will not be taxed. Here’s the Illinois Institute Policy Institute that deserves serious attention: by Bryce Hill, Dylan Sharkey Illinois lawmakers are looking to collect $2.7 billion statewide by expanding […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
It’s because of violations of zoning restrictions that Huntley says it is acting to shut down the Trump store in town. The owners think it’s something else. The Tribune noticed: That probably led to this NBC-TV story:
The original part of Lakewood is an Oak-Hickory forest. Cows used to graze among the trees. As homes were built, people burned their leaves. Driving down Lake Avenue in the fall, visibility could be less than 200 feet. And don’t even think […]
The Nebraska Examiner ran a story about a court case in which one faction of the state Republican Party financed a mailing against a candidate from another faction. From the article: “The jury awarded candidate Janet Palmtag of Nebraska City $500,000 in […]
I just glance at the self-imposed incompetency of those running Chicago Public Schools. The inability to convey education to students is a horrible disgrace. The only way to understand the system has become blatantly obvious since the Chicago Teachers Union elected Brandon […]
From Alex Vucha: As Public Information Officer for several area fire districts, I’m providing the following combined summary of storm-related activity for the Woodstock, Marengo, Harvard, and Cary Fire Districts. Between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, firefighters across these […]
The headline in a prelease from the Department of Homeland Security caught my attention: FAKE NEWS FRIDAY: DHS Torches Latest Media Hoax The first sentence sums up the criticism: “The Daily Mail published yet another false story Thursday, claiming Secretary Kristi Noem ‘backed’ a reality television […]
Three-Vehicle Crash near Hebron Multiple people were injured following a crash near Hebron, on Sunday, May 11. On Sunday, May 11, 2025, at 6:55 a.m., the McHenry County Sheriff’s Offic, Hebron-Alden-Greenwood Fire Protection District, Woodstock Fire/Rescue District, Wonder Lake FireProtection District, Harvard […]
Reported earlier this week was eighteen Black members of Congress endorsing Congresswoman and former Illinois State Democratic Party Chairwoman Robin Kelly for the U.S. Senate: Today, however, the Chicago Tribune has the news that adjacent districts Congressman Jonathan Jackson, while on Kelly’s […]
From the State Republican Party:
The United States Census has released population changes from 2020-2024. McHenry County, after being the faster growing county for four decades a couple of decades ago, grew 1.8% in the four years since 2020 or 5,670 people. The growth tips in McHenry […]
From the Tax Foundation: 2013 Cigarette Tax Rates, Smuggling Percentages, and Changes Since 2006 Smuggling in Illinois has also increased dramatically, from 1.1 percent to 20.9 percent sincethe last data release. This is likely related to the fact that the Illinois state […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: 66th District — What I’m Hearing State Representative Suzanne Ness is not considering a bid for the 9th Congressional District open seat, in spite of living in the district. Ness is eyeing the seat of […]
This information comes from State Rep. Jeff Keicher: If Illinois was “average.” Since before I was elected, I’ve been talking about how Illinois’ excessive tax burden and overregulation have driven people and businesses out of our state, contributing to higher unemployment and […]
From State Rep. Tom Weber: Rep. Weber, House Republicans Call for SAFE-T Act Reform, Justice for Megan Bos Springfield, IL…. State Representative Tom Weber (R-Fox Lake) was joined by House Minority Floor Leader Patrick Windhorst (R-Metropolis), State Representative Patrick Sheehan (R-Homer Glen), […]
From the Sheriff: McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Announces Distracted Driving Enforcement Results The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office announced it issued 42 citations for distracted driving law violations: during April’s Distracted Driving Awareness Month enforcement campaign. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office joined forces with […]
From the State’s Attorney: TYRONE D. JONES SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR POSSESSION OF A WEAPON BY A FELON AND POSSESSION OF METHAMPHETAMINE The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on May 12, 2025, Tyrone […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Federal Judge Sentences Chicago Street Gang Member to 34 Years in Prison for Murdering a Man and Threatening a Witness CHICAGO — A member of a violent Chicago street gang has been sentenced to 34 years in federal […]
From the Huntley Police: On May 13th, 10000 block of E. Main St. Jamie L. Rolnicki, age 20, of the 14500 block of Tawny Ln., Huntley, IL, was arrested for forgery, financial exploitation of the elderly and theft. Ms. Rolnicki was processed […]
From Dundee Township Supervisor Shefali Shah: Dundee Township Supervisor Shefali Shah to be sworn-in Monday, May 19 EAST DUNDEE – Shefali Shah (D, East Dundee) announces the Honorable Judge John G. Dalton, Circuit Judge in the 16th Judicial Circuit, has graciously confirmed […]
From State Rep. Adam Niemerg: Rep. Adam Niemerg: Non-governmental organizations receiving millions in taxpayer dollars Dieterich, IL – State Representative Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich) says the widening gap in the state budget is not the result of a lack of funds but rather a […]
Under the images of the Americans for Prosperity postcard designed to put pressure on State Rep. Sue Ness not to vote for higher taxes, I wrote, “You can’t beat somebody with nobody.” Today, Laurie Parman announces she is making her second run […]
From the U.S. Attorney: TWELVE YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR SUBURBAN CHICAGO MAN WHO TRAFFICKED FENTANYL AND ILLEGALLY POSSESSED HANDGUN CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago man who trafficked fentanyl and cocaine and illegally possessed a loaded handgun has been sentenced to 12 […]
From The Center Square: IL state rep asks tollway to explain error costing taxpayers $44.6 million (The Center Square) – The Illinois State Toll Highway Authority is being asked to explain a costly mistake to taxpayers. State Rep. Tom Weber, R-Fox lake, […]
From Congressman Darin LaHood: LaHood’s Community Reclamation Partnerships Act Passes the House Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) praised the passage of his legislation, H.R. 167, the Community Reclamation Partnerships Act. This legislation will ensure continued investment for the cleanup of abandoned […]