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Cal Skinner

This is a journal of news and opinion designed to bring to light matters of public interest and to encourage public participation in the governmental process. Emphasis will be on McHenry County, but Illinois state news will be covered. Articles and photos are copyrighted and may not be reproduced without explicit written permission.

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Crystal Lake Park Board Set to Sell $2 Million in Non-Referendum Bonds

Cal SkinnerMay 18, 2026May 15, 2026

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 […]

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The Censure of David Joseph by the Fox River Grove Village Board

Cal SkinnerMay 18, 2026May 12, 2026

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 […]

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Collin Corbett Collects Some Money, Has Website and Schedules Announcement Party

Cal SkinnerMay 18, 2026May 17, 2026

From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Collin Corbett gets donations, a website, and more First, Corbett had received $40,000 according to Schedule A-1 reports when the State Board of Elections website was checked on Friday, May 15. Second, he has a […]

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Sunday Funnies

Cal SkinnerMay 17, 2026May 17, 2026

From Eric Allie, Illnois Poicey cartoonist:

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Income Losses from People Moving Out of Illinois

Cal SkinnerMay 17, 2026May 11, 2026

From state State Senator Chris Balkema:(representing communities along Route 66, including Dwight and Pontiac: IRS: Illinois lost $6 billion to outmigration in 2023 Illinois continued to see significant population and income outmigration in 2023, according to IRS data highlighted by the Illinois […]

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“Spencer Pratt Is the Single Best Campaigner of His Generation and It’s Not Even Close”: Lego Movie Song Ridicule

Cal SkinnerMay 17, 2026May 17, 2026

Spencer Pratt continues to roll out new internet ads. The latest uses Legos to make the case for his campaign. First comes repeated hits on incumbent Mayor Karen Bass. Think of everything wrong with Los Angeles. Here is a carjacking. Then, to […]

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Corbett Releases Internet Ad Attacking Both Pritzker and Bailey

Cal SkinnerMay 17, 2026May 17, 2026

In a YouTube video, Independent gubernatorial hopeful colin Corbett excoriates both Democrat JB Pritzker and Republic Darrin Bailey. This segment has both Pritzker and Bailey accusing each other of lying.

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In a Domestic Altercation Involving Gunshot Five Police Departments Succeed in Talking a Man Out of His Home

Cal SkinnerMay 17, 2026May 18, 2026

From the Lake in the Hills Police: Subject arrested for reckless discharge of firearm LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL — Shortly before 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, Lake in the Hills policeresponded to the 00 block of Manchester Court for a […]

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Another Truck Driver Found Without a CDL

Cal SkinnerMay 16, 2026May 16, 2026

From the Cary Police:

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Man Arrested for Attempted Murder at McHenry’s Hampton Inn

Cal SkinnerMay 16, 2026May 17, 2026

From the McHenry Police: Attempted Murder John Birk, Chief of Police of the McHenry Police Department, announced today the arrest of a subject inconnection with an incident that occurred at the Hampton Inn, 1555 S. IL Route 31, McHenry, Illinois. COLIN M. […]

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Trump Store Makes the Tribune Again

Cal SkinnerMay 16, 2026May 17, 2026

If Lise Fleischmann, the owner of Crystal Lake’s Trump Store, were running for office, she wjold be congratulated for all the earned media (free publicity) she has received. The Chicago Tribune seems particularly enamored by her problems in Huntley and her re-opening […]

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We’re Number One in Another Tax Comparison Study – Taxes 17% of Income

Cal SkinnerMay 16, 2026May 14, 2026

From Illinois Policy: The amount of state and local taxes paid here also is near the nation’s highest Illinoisans continue to pay the highest combined state and local tax rate in the country, according to WalletHub. Effective state and local tax rates […]

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Comparing Inflation Under Trump and Biden

Cal SkinnerMay 16, 2026May 14, 2026

From Unleash Prosperity Hotline Issue #1512:  Inflation Is Spiking but It’s Nowhere Near Biden Levels The bad news is consumer prices are up 3.8% year-on-year. Most of this is driven by the Iran war, and should dissipate when it ends. Even so, it’s […]

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Chuck Percy’s Thoughtfulness

Cal SkinnerMay 16, 2026May 11, 2026

Politico’ Illinois Playbook: SEN. DICK DURBIN delivered the commencement address to Lake Forest College’s Class of 2026 during a ceremony Saturday at the Rosemont Theater, where he shared a story about advice given to him by Lynn Martin, a Republican congresswoman from Rockford and […]

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Federal Jailer Convicted of Sexually Abusing Two Inmates

Cal SkinnerMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

From the U.S. Attorney: FORMER FEDERAL PRISON EMPLOYEE CONVICTED OFSEXUALLY ABUSING TWO INMATES ROCKFORD — A federal jury in Rockford has convicted a former employee of the Federal Correctional Institute in Thomson, Ill. of sexually abusing two male inmates. After a three-day […]

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McHenry Teen Stabbed Member of His Family

Cal SkinnerMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

From the Sheriff: Stabbing in Unincorporated McHenry On May 14, at approximately 9:00 p.m., the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 5300 block of Leeside St., in unincorporated McHenry for a rescue call. Preliminary information was received that emergency services were […]

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Pot Found in Young Woman’s Vehicle in Huntley

Cal SkinnerMay 15, 2026May 14, 2026

From the Huntley Police:

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County Board Member Terri Greeno Speaking on Budget Monday

Cal SkinnerMay 15, 2026May 13, 2026

Frm We the People McHenry County: Please join us for an unforgettable event. We’re planning something you won’t want to miss, and we hope to see you a Galati’s.,800 Feinberg Ct, Cary.

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Nursing Homes Pay for Inflating Charges for Rehab, Whistleblower Awarded $45,000

Cal SkinnerMay 15, 2026May 14, 2026

From the FBI: Three Affiliated Skilled Nursing Facilities to Pay $300,000 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations Related to Medically Unnecessary Rehabilitation Services Three affiliated skilled nursing facilities in Illinois have agreed to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by submitting […]

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The Contest for State Republican Party Chairman (woman)

Cal SkinnerMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

From 14th district State Central Committeeperson Beth Findley Smith: The future leadership of the Illinois Republican Party will be decided Monday, May 18 in Springfield, when the Illinois Republican State Central Committee (SCC) votes for the next ILGOP Chair in a closed meeting.  […]

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19-Year Old Alters Driver’s License

Cal SkinnerMay 15, 2026May 14, 2026

From the Cary Police: The young man was arrested while trying to purchase alcohol.

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Ready for a Four-Story Building Next to Your Lakefront Home?

Cal SkinnerMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

As I read the zoning usurpation of local control proposed of Governor JB Pritzker that’s a possibility. What would stop a developer from buying a home on Crystal Lake or a lake in Turnberry or any lake for that matter, tearing down […]

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150 Years for the Production of Child Pornography

Cal SkinnerMay 15, 2026May 15, 2026

From the U.S. Attorney: STEPHENSON COUNTY, ILL. MAN SENTENCED TO 150 YEARS ROCKFORD — A Stephenson County, Ill. man has been sentenced to 150 years in federal prison for sexually exploiting numerous children, including infants and toddlers. For more than a decade, […]

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Probable Electrical Fire Near Harvard

Cal SkinnerMay 14, 2026May 16, 2026

From the Harvard Fie Protection District: Residential Fire on Windy Hill Road On May 14, 2026, at 3:15 p.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District responded to the 20400 block of Windy Hill Road in unincorporated Harvard after a homeowner reported a fire […]

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Enhanced Enforcement Starts on the 15th in Woodstock

Cal SkinnerMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026

From Woodstock Police: Zero excuses: ‘Click It or Ticket’ campaign underway for Memorial Day Woodstock, IL — The Woodstock Police Department is joining law enforcement agencies across Illinois for the 2026 “Click It or Ticket” campaign running May 15-26 during the Memorial […]

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Democrat Congressional Map Challenged for Being Race Drawn

Cal SkinnerMay 14, 2026May 13, 2026

From the Public Interest Legal Foundation Lawsuit: Illinois Violates Fifteenth Amendment, Voting Rights Act After Callais Decision Alexandria, VA – The Public Interest Legal Foundation (PILF) filed the first lawsuit after the Louisiana v. Callais decision (United States Supreme Court case no. 24-109) against Governor J.B. […]

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Turn Yourself In Program Announced by U.S. Attorney

Cal SkinnerMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026

From the U.S. Attrorneh: U.S. Attorney’s Office For the Northern District of Illinois Announces First-of-Its-Kind Individual Self-Disclosure Program CHICAGO — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois today announced the formation of a first-of-its kind Program that both encourages […]

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Richmond Leaf Vacuuming Making Me Envious Again on Friday

Cal SkinnerMay 14, 2026May 13, 2026

The Village of Richmond has this in its newsletter: Lakewood used to do this when Veuglar used to pick up garbage in Lakewood. The Village paid them to pick up leaves as well. Then, it was back to burning leaves along the […]

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Want to See How a Republican Might Become Mayor in Los Angeles

Cal SkinnerMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026

These are Spencer Pratts’ ads: (X) (X) (X) (X) (X) They are just splendid. Elitism. Results of the fire (high emotion). Law and order. Homelessness. Jackboots of the National Socialist Party.

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McHenry Fire Leaves Home Uninhabitable

Cal SkinnerMay 14, 2026May 14, 2026

From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District: McHenry Structure Fire On May 11, 2026, at approximately 4:39 p.m., the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) responded to a reported structure fire in the 4900 block of Joyce Court in McHenry. Crews arrived within […]

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