With the Consumer Price Index having been announced by the Federal government, the Illinois Department of Revenue has announced that non-Home Rule local governments (including schools) are limited to a 2.9% increase in the tax levies they pass this year. The limit […]
State Rep. Jeff Keicher did the heavy lifting on the bill to conform the driver’s license requirements for those over 75 to those in other states. But the Senate President, a Democrat, decided for some reason he did not like the bill […]
McHenry Mayor Wayne Jett has one of the largest Political Action Committee funds in McHenry County.l It totaled $53,500 on New Year’s Day. He owes himself and his firm $63,272. The latest infusion of money is $10,000, put in the last week […]
& PM is the time to hear President Joe Biden give his foging away speech. Those of us in the audience can give him a TelleTubby Bye-Bye:
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McHenry County publishes salary and fringe benefit estimates for those over 1200 employees. Leake, Katherine Clerk III $42,646.50Ledford, Michaela Laundry Worker $31,517.85Lee, Sarah Correctional Officer – Union $113,694.88Legare, Norrie Professional Nurse $95,323.54Lenzen, Derek Correctional Officer – Union $128,375.52Leonard, Djuana Procurement Specialist II […]
From the Land Conservancy of McHenry County: The Land Conservancy of McHenry County Earns National Recognition Demonstrates Strong Commitment to Public Trust and Conservation Excellence Woodstock, IL – One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving […]
Back when Saul Alinsky was being promoted, I read his book “Rules for Radicals” and even attended a daylong session in the heart of the beast put on by his acolytes. Undoubtedly, some of my strategies in advancing policy positions were assisted […]
From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District:Your Attractive Heading Fox Lake Road Fire On Tuesday, January 14th, at approximately 8:40 p.m., the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 5900 block of Fox Lake […]
From State Rep. Jeff Keicher: Rep. Keicher, Illinois Secretary of State team up to reduce barriers to driver’s license renewal for older adults CHICAGO, Ill. – State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) joined Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and other lawmakers at a […]
From Wirepoints: Asian students rank best.
From the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts: Vehicle Strikes House in Marengo On January 14, 2025, at 3:20 p.m., the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts and Marengo Police Department were dispatched to the 900 block of Partridge Circle in Marengo following an […]
McHenry County publishes salary and fringe benefit estimates for those over 1200 employees. Koplin, Michael Correctional Officer – Union $135,033.60Kopp, Jenna Certified Nursing Assistant I $25,848.42Korpalski, Joseph County Engineer $233,067.38Korpan, Katie Court/Courtroom Spec I $65,205.47Kosin, Robert ZBA Mbr $5,720.00Kotomski, William DOT Seasonal […]
From the State’s Attorney: JERAMEE BROWN SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF DRUG INDUCED HOMICIDE The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that Jeramee Brown, 22, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, was sentenced to six […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Man Sentenced to More Than Three Years in Federal Prison for Orchestrating $1.5 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme in Chicago CHICAGO — A man has been sentenced to more than three years in federal prison for orchestrating a mortgage […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Chinese Telecommunications Company Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Steal Technology from Illinois-Based Motorola Solutions CHICAGO — A Chinese telecommunications company has admitted in federal court in Chicago that it conspired to steal digital mobile radio technology developed by […]
From McHenry County Board member Mike Shorten: Mike Shorten Announces Candidacy for Nunda Township Supervisor Crystal Lake, IL- January 13, 2025- Mike “Shorty” Shorten, has officially announced his candidacy for Nunda Township Supervisor in the Republican Primary on February 25, 2025. In […]
Introduced by State Rep, Sue Ness is this legislation (House Bill 1146) to ban plastic and paper bags at the check-out counter: Amends the Solid Waste Planning and Recycling Act. Provides that, beginning 18 months after the amendatory Act’s effective date, Preempts […]
Better late than never for Chicago Tribune cartoonist Scott Stantis to aim his wit at President Joe Biden. And it is almost too late, since Biden is leaving office on January 20th. If there was a negative editorial cartoon about Biden before, […]
The Chicago Sun-Times describes the first in the nation decriminalization of prostitution as follows: “State lawmakers plan to introduce legislation this week that would make Illinois the first state to fully decriminalize sex work. Equality Illinois and the Sex Worker Advisory Group, […]
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From State Rep. Jeff Keicher: Rep. Keicher re-appointed House Republican Conference Chair SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Representative Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) has been re-appointed to serve as House Republican Conference Chairperson for the 104th General Assembly in an announcement made today by House Minority Leader […]
From Wirepoints: Asians students are doing best.
From Diane Hartman, the McHenry County Regional Superintendent of Education: ROE to Host Free Virtual Cybersecurity Course for Parents WOODSTOCK, Ill. – The McHenry County Regional Office of Education is offering a free virtual class to educate parents about how to keep […]
From the Cary Fire Protection District: Vehicle Fire Closes Route 14 On January 13, 2025, at 4:02 p.m., the Cary Fire Protection District was dispatched to the intersection of Cary Algonquin Road and Northwest Highway (Route 14) for a reported motor vehicle […]
From the U.S Attorney: Man Charged in Federal Court with Robbing Postal Carrier at Gunpoint in Chicago Suburb; Second Man Charged With Firing at Investigating Agents CHICAGO — A man has been charged in federal court with robbing a United States Postal […]
McHenry County publishes salary and fringe benefit estimates for those over 1200 employees. Justen, Tyler DOT Maint Worker $95,972.00Kaasa, Kari Probation Officer $69,740.76Kachan, Kylie Registry – CNA $11,960.00Kallal, Joseph Correctional Officer – Union $128,779.04Kaluza, Michelle Public Health Nurse $33,874.57Kamienski, Carl County Board […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: January Session Kicks Off with Terrible Bills During Lame Duck After a snowy four-day “Lame Duck” session, Illinois lawmakers convened the 104th General Assembly with Inauguration Ceremonies on January 8. With many Illinoisans struggling to make ends […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: Legislation Proposed to Protect Election Following the discovery that the Pritzker Administration is sending voter registration forms to noncitizens, potentially leading to voter fraud, Senate Republicans are filing new legislation to protect the integrity of Illinois elections. […]
In times past when I have wanted to hear the McHenry County Board of Health, but didn’t want to drive to Woodstock there was no way to watch what was going on. With tonight’s meeting being held where County Board Committee meetings […]