Former local congressional candidate Catalina Lauf has picked a mate. The following is from her Facebook page: Now that the election is over, finally have some space to post a personal thing! Can’t wait to marry you AGAIN at the “official wedding”next […]
This is the time of year when those of us with trees have to figure out how to get rid of them. Richmond does what Lakewood used to do–vacuums them up from the edge of lawns. Johnsburg allows open burning. Open Burning […]
From the Woodstock Police:
The Crystal Lake Park District Black Box ad:
From The land Conservancy: Bull Valley Landowner Preserves 80-Acre Farm Woodstock, IL – Bull Valley land owner, Karen Strano, has preserved her 80-acre farm with the help of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County (TLC). In 2023 Karen decided to preserve the farm […]
From the Woodstock Police:
From Richard Rostron: Mainstream media completely blew it this election – how do we fix journalism? The Response When I was working on my associates degree, I signed a contract to write as a freelance reporter for The Chicago Tribune. I did […]
From the Woodstock Police:
From Jim Thacker, State Rep Marty McLaughlin’s campaign manager: State Representative Martin McLaughlin Declares Victory in House District 52 Barrington Hills, IL — State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) has declared victory in the race for Illinois House District 52 following confirmation from […]
From the Chicago Tribune: A downstate federal judge on Friday ruled that Illinois’ sweeping gun ban is unconstitutional and can no longer be enforced after 30 days. A downstate federal judge (U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn) on Friday ruled that Illinois’ sweeping […]
From an email sent by Kathy Salvi, head of the State Republican Party: As highlighted by Cook County Republican Party Chairman Sean Morrison, in Illinois, recent unofficial vote counts tell a compelling story: former President Donald Trump received 2,483,905 votes—48% of the […]
From the County Clerk:
From the County Clerk:
From columnist Ray Hanania: Harris lost because she campaigned on the wrong issues and she was pampered by the media Harris lost the election because the news media protected, pampered, defended & glorified her. Unchallenged, Harris never provided details on how she […]
From the Sheriff: Unlawful Possession of Weapons Arrest A Spring Grove man was arrested and charged with 11 counts of weapons violations following an investigation in unincorporated Spring Grove. On October 15, 2024, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office received information regarding a […]
From the US Department of Labor Crystal Lake contractor faces $287K in fines after exposing framing workers in Elburn to potentially deadly fall risks 3 times in less than a month Falls remain the construction industry’s leading cause of death, serious injury […]
In the Federal corruption trail of Mike Madigan and Mike McClain, Jay Doherty, son of former McHenry Mayor and County Board member Don Doherty, was front and center. Jay Doherty was secreted recorded by former ComEd executive Fidel Marquez, who flipped for […]
From the U..S. Attorney: Federal Grand Jury in Chicago Indicts High-Ranking Member of Sinaloa Cartel on Drug Conspiracy Charge CHICAGO — A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel on a drug conspiracy charge for […]
Following a decisive election win, Mike Buehler has been re-elected as Chairman of the McHenry County Board, a victory he attributes to residents’ approval of the county’s direction and ongoing commitment to public safety, economic growth, and essential infrastructure improvements. “This victory […]
Black Box add from the McHenry Library District:
Crystal Lkae Elementory School District 47’s Black Box ad:
Cary Grade Schoool District 26 Black Box ad:
School District 165’s Black Box ad:
From the State’s Attorney: ANDREW S. TOWNSEND SENTENCED TO 4 YEARS 6 MONTHS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR DOMESTIC BATTERY On October 31, 2024, Andrew S. Townsend, a 35-year-old male from Marengo, was sentenced to 4 years 6 months in […]
Minor demonstration inn Chicago last night, the Chicago Tribune reports. And from Block Club Chicago one can see the anti-Trump banners; But, no burning or looting as with the “peaceful” protests in Kenosha.
From Fox River Grove” Fox River Grove Extends Waste Hauling Contract – Unlimited Yardwaste Disposal Without Stickers Beginning in 2025 The Village Board recently approved a contract extension with Lakeshore Recycling Systems (LRS) to continue to serve as the Village’s residential waste, […]
From Brewster Rocket: Space Guy comes this cartoon,, which is more than a little bit early:
“Not one county? Literaly not one county?” one commentator asked,
Democrats marshaled almost $1,7 million to take out incumbent Republican State Rep. .Marty McLaughlin, who had $235,000 to spend. The challenger was Maria Peterson, who almost knocked out State Senator Dan McConchie two years ago. McLaughlin is ahead 924 votes before the […]