From the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL GRAND JURY IN CHICAGO INDICTS THREE INDIVIDUALS FOR ALLEGED COVID-RELIEF FRAUD CHICAGO – A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted three individuals for allegedly fraudulently obtaining more than $2 million in small business loans under the […]
From the Marengo Park District: Join the Marengo Park District for Day in the Park It sure sounds like Indian Oaks Park is going to be the place to be on Saturday, July 12! From 4 to 11 p.m. that day, Indian […]
From the Huntley Fire Protection District: Huntley Fire Protection District Responds to Back-to-Back Emergencies On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 4:29 p.m., the Huntley Fire Protection District responded to a reported head-on crash with injuries just south of the intersection of Haligus […]
Having spearheaded the referendum elimination of a separate Recorder of Deeds office and it consolidation with the County Clerk’s Office, Joe Tirio is now running for re-election in the combined elective office. Here is his press release: McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio […]
From McHenry County: McHenry County Department of Health to hold free residential document shredding event on July 12 in Woodstock MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) has partnered with Paper Tiger Document Solutions to hold a document shredding […]
From McHenry County: Police Social Work Program Honored with National Award WOODSTOCK, Ill. – McHenry County has received a national accolade for its visionary Police Social Work program. The National Association of Counties has honored McHenry County with an Achievement Award for […]
From the Illinois State Board of Elections, a Friend of McHenry County Blog, led me to the following: $7,400 is not enough for a mailing in a State Rep. district.
From the State’s Attorney: COURT GRANTS STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE’S PETITION TO DETAIN MAN WHO CAUSED MULTIPLE VEHICLE CRASH CAUSING SERIOUS INJURIES AND FLED SCENE McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announced today that the Honorable Judge Cynthia Lamb granted the State’s motion […]
In another Federally-funded enhanced enforcement campaign, the Crystal Lake Police Department announces the following: The Crystal Lake Police Department begins ‘Speed Catches Up With You’ safety campaign The Crystal Lake Police Department announced it is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, […]
State Senator Mike Simmons’ announcement video: https://www.facebook.com/MikeSimmonsForIL/videos/1035056808832149
From the Woodstock Police: Date Occurred: 6/23/2025, Location: GREENWOOD CIR. Name: RODRIGUEZ, JENNY, Address: ORIOLE TRL., WONDER LAKE, Sex: F Race: W Age: 26 Charges: Disposition: CHARGED & SERVED AT MCJ Next Court Date: 7/22/2025 = = = = = Date Occurred: […]
Found on the Evanston Roundtable: Here are the candidates so far: 1,173 petition signatures are required to gain ballot access.
From the Crystal Lake Police: The Crystal Lake Police Department Releases Independence Day enforcement Results The Crystal Lake Police Department made during the recent Independence Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over”, “Drive High Get a DUI” and “ClickIt or Ticket” safety […]
From the campaign of Sheriff Robb Tadelman: Sheriff Robb Tadelman will run for re-election in 2026 Lake in the Hills: McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman is announcing his intention to run for re-election in 2026. Tadelman was elected to the office in […]
From the Crystal Lake Police Department: Crystal Lake Police Conduct Crash Investigation Crystal Lake, IL – On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at approximately 9:14 PM, Crystal Lake Police and Fire/Rescue responded to the vicinity of Route 31 and Three Oaks Road for […]
From the Woodstock Police: Date Occurred: 6/22/2025, Location: 90 CHURCH ST. Name: DODARO, TRAVIS, J, Sex: M, Race: W Age: 25, Address: LEAH LN. Charges: Disposition: ARRESTED, CITED & RLEASED ON NTA = = = = = Date Occurred: 6/28/2025, Location: 218 […]
Running as an anti-gun candidate Phil Andrew argues the next Member of Congress should not be someone who has spent their life in politics. The former FBI agent has released this announcement video:
From the Woodstock Police: Date Occurred: VARIOUS PRIOR INCIDENTS/DATES, Arrest Date (if different from date of incident): 6/27/2025, Location: LAKE AVE. Name: BIRR, JAMES M., Sex: M Race: W Age: 60, Address: WICKER ST. Charges: Disposition: ARRESTED, CHARGED & TOT MCJ5 = […]
A study conducted by Florida’s Sachs Media shows Illinois, Massachusetts and Florida having the most proportionate convention space. Florida is Number One.
From the State’s Attorney: COURT GRANTS STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE’S PETITION TO DETAIN MAN WHO BROUGHT A GUN INTO THE MCHENRY COUNTY COURTHOUSE McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announced today that the Honorable Judge Cynthia Lamb granted the State’s petition to deny […]
Under income tax law prior to the signing of President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” one could deduct $10,000 in real estate taxes. In 2016, there were 15,122 properties with property tax bill higher than $10,000. (Not all were homes, of course. […]
From State Rep. Jeff Keicher:
From State Senator Don DeWitte: Lowering Prescription Prices Legislation I supported this year that seeks to address the unchecked influence and harmful practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) was signed into law on July 1. House Bill 1697 puts an end to spread […]
From the Sheriff: Heavy police activity near McHenry County Courthouse On July 7 at approximately 3:58 p.m., an individual attempted to enter through the West Entrance of the McHenry County Courthouse in Woodstock with a suspected weapon. When stopped by Court Security […]
From the Sheriff: Suspect identified in fatal hit-and-run crash The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office has identified a suspect in a fatal hit-and-run crash, which occurred on July 2, in unincorporated Crystal Lake. The crash, which left a 15-year-old Crystal Lake boy dead, […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: 7/4/2025 9:03:19 PM FIREWORKS 5300 Block of Avalon LnOfc. Parquette A subject was issued with a citation for fireworks. 7/4/2025 9:08:38 PM FIREWORKS 1000 Block Of McPhee DrCSO. Hartzog A subject was issued with a […]
From the U.S. Attorney: SEVEN INDIVIDUALS CHARGED IN DRUG AND FIREARM INVESTIGATION CENTERED ON SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO CHICAGO — A drug and firearm investigation centered on the South Side of Chicago has resulted in federal criminal charges against seven individuals. A […]
From State Rep. Steve Reick: McHenry County and the RTA: Should We Stay or Should We Go? Having finished one of the weirdest sessions of the General Assembly that I’ve seen in my time there, it took some time to digest what […]
From the Algonquin Police: Algonquin Police Arrest Registered Sex Offender Following Investigation Involving Juveniles Algonquin, IL – The Algonquin Police Department has arrested a registered sex offender following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate contact with multiple juveniles. On June 21, 2025, […]
I don’t have the current year’s numbers, but former McHenry County Treasurer Glenda Miller had her IT people figure out how many taxpayers had real estate tax bills exceeding the $10,000 income tax deductible limit in 2016. Here is her reply to […]