From the Illinois Labor Department: Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect January 1 Law requires pay scale and benefit information in job postings SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) is reminding job seekers and employers that, effective January 1, 2025, all job […]
By a vote of 6-0, the Lakewood Village Board approved the purchase of a Tesla for its Police Department last night. The first time around Chief Mike Roth was not successful. He presented a cost-benefit analysis that apparently was persuasive. When asked […]
From the Cary Police:
From State Rep. Dan Ugaste: More Than 155,000 Standard IDs and Driver’s Licenses Issued to Illinois Noncitizens in 5 Months Since Law Went Into Effect. More than 155,000 standardized IDs and driver’s licenses for non-U.S. citizens have been issued in the five […]
Former Lakewood village president Erin Smith recently gave a presentation to the County Board on how “2024 has been a transformative year for Pace. (Since she has been out of office going on eight years, one wonders why she is still in […]
From Nunda Township Trustee Rob Parrish, who lost to Mike Lesperance eight years ago by three votes and has been bird-dogging him every since with the help of his brother, until-recently also a nuda Township Trustee.: I am pleased to announce my […]
I ventured into media coverage of deaths in the Hamas-Israeli war in an study by an organization called Fifty Global. MISLABELING ON THE BATTLEFIELD: How Mass Media Misrepresents Combatant Casualties as Civilian Deaths in Gaza Coverage The “findings suggest a significant imbalance […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Real Estate Developer Sentenced to Nearly 13 Years in Prison for Embezzling Millions From the Failed Washington Federal Bank in Chicago CHICAGO — A federal judge in Chicago has sentenced a real estate developer to nearly 13 years […]
A commentary by Amy Swearer published in The Daily Signal brought light on what I and many others considered settled law–that someone born in the United Stats is automatically a citizen of the United States. That is how such newborns are treated […]
From the Illinois Department of Naltural Resouirces: Pritzker Administration awards $55.2 million in grants for local park projects Grant funding will help 100 parks statewide develop recreational opportunities SPRINGFIELD – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced […]
From the U.S. Attorney:. Chinese National Sentenced to Ten Years in Federal Prison for Laundering $62 Million in Drug Proceeds on Behalf of Mexican Traffickers CHICAGO — A federal judge in Chicago has sentenced a Chinese national to a decade in prison […]
From the Illinois Department of Revenue: Illinois Department of Revenue Announces Guilty Plea and Conviction of South Barrington Man in Long-Term Sales Tax Investigation Case of His Pizza Places Record-Breaking $104 Million in Gross Receipts Underreported Chicago – The Illinois Department of Revenue […]
It started two days ago and will continue until the day after New Year’s Day. Headlines used by various police departments include Drive High, Get a DUI and Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over and’ Drive merry, bright and sober this holiday […]
From Epoch News: Enbridge spokesperson Juli Kellner told The Epoch Times in an emailed statement that the spill—estimated at around 1,650 barrels, or 70,000 gallons—was caused by a faulty connection on a pump transfer pipe within Enbridge Cambridge Station.
Looking at the Board meeting agenda for the Crystal Lake Grade School today I found an item whcih I can’t understnad: The following description of a Crystal Lake Elementary School District 47 agenda item is insufficient to determine what is being considered; […]
Below are the people running unopposed for Riley Township Office: All are elected incumbents except Yvonne Daniels, who was appointed to fill a vacancy in November.
From the U.S. Attorney: Federal Indictment Charges Four Men With Robbery and Firearm Offenses in Connection with Heist of Electronics Equipment in Chicago CHICAGO — Four men have been indicted on federal robbery and firearm charges for allegedly participating in a heist […]
From Richard Rostron: Late-Night hosts Stewart, Colbert and Kimmel, and a Trump victory, prove we need another Johnny Carson The Response A Website called Ranker allows people to vote on the best or greatest movies, actors, musical artists, songs and more. I […]
From the Illinois Institute’s Eric Allie:
The Chicago Tribune eviscerates the ethics entities set up by Chicago and Illinois politicians to make citizens think they are doing something to clean up the endemic corruption in Chicago and state politics. Here are some snippets from the Sunday article:
Hartland Township officials are all running for re-election in April. And, they have no opposition. They are There is no candidate for Assessor. That function is contracted out.
As the sun sets at about 5:30, incoming President Donald Trump floats the idea that the Republican Party favors year-round standard time. I was bemoaning the impending lost of the all year daylight savings time when Florida Senator Marco Rubio becomes Secretary […]
Those involved in the game of politics know how hard it is to find people to run for office. Consider that only one Democrat has filed for township office as a Democrat (Mary Mahady as a candidate for re-election McHenry Township Assessor). […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
We the People met with House Leader Natalie Manley’ recently. Bob Anderson’s notes from the meetiig follow: Majority Leader Natalie Manley’s December 9th Zoom meeting with WE THE PEOPLE… Subject: Illinois has too many units of local governments The Comptroller count of […]
I didn’t listen to the Lakewood Village Board meeting last Tuesday, but apparently someone from the Northwest Herald did or talked to someone who attended the meeting. I asked in an article entitled, “Why Would Lakewood Be Considering Buying a Tesla?“ In […]
Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., called President Biden’s action a display of the president’s “continued disregard for our justice system and rule of law.” “Illinois’ history of corruption has marred our state with controversy and public distrust,” he wrote. “Leniency towards public officials […]
I’ve been sharing my concerns about the availability of electricity for homes and businesses as Illinois seeks the location of data centers. From past experience, I know that large electric users can and do cut deals with ComEd. Homeowners and ordinary businesses […]
From the Village of Johnsburg: As of today, December 13th at approx. 10:00a.m. due to predicted/forecast weather anticipated for Village’s Annual Holiday Magic 2024, the Parade and Event has been CANCELED. There is ongoing discussion and planning efforts for an ALTERNATE event for families […]
From the Sheriff: Single vehicle crash near Hebron A 26-year-old Hanover Park male was injured following a single vehicle crash in the 11400 block of Price Road, in unincorporated Hebron. On today’s date, at approximately 7:15 a.m., members of the McHenry County […]