The best quote from the Appellate Court decision overruling Circuit Judge Sara Ellis follows: She “effectively established the district court as the supervisor of all Executive Branch activity in the city of Chicago.” Continuing the slap down: “It enjoined all law enforcement […]
From David Underwood, President, Village of Prairie Grove president@prairiegrove.org: I wanted to share with you the letter David Underwood wrote to our Facebook group opposing the BESS. I’ll include a link but I’ve just copied and pasted it from Facebook as well. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HjZTKtxZw/ […]
From the gubernatorial campaign of Ted Dabrowski:
From the campaign of U.S. Senate hopeful Raja Krishnamoorthi: Here’s n add attacking Raja:
Illinois Family Action makes endorsements for those running for state office. . This year the most interesting feature is the Christian organization not endorsing Darren Bailey. Instead Ted Dabrowski is endorsed. IL Family Action only gives general reasons for its endorsements: We […]
From State Senators Don DeWitte, Darby Hills and Craig Wilcox: The two say they are happy to report that they are co-sponsoring a package of legislative solutions to help make buying and staying in a home more affordable in Illinois. Legislative Package […]
Bailey Announces Get Out the Vote Bus Tour with No Stops in the Six County Chicago Metropolitan Area
Take a look at where Daren Bailey is campaigning for GOP votes in the March 17th Primary Election: Monday, March 9: Tuesday, March 10: Wednesday, March 11: Thursday, March 12: Friday, March 13: Saturday, March 14: Sunday, March 15:
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From the U.S. Attorney: CHINESE TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANY FINED $50 MILLION FOR CONSPIRING TO STEAL TECHNOLOGY FROM MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS CHICAGO — A federal judge in Chicago has fined a Chinese telecommunications company $50 million for criminally conspiring to steal proprietary technology from Illinois-based […]
From The Center Square: Illinois lawmakers weigh options to change rising property tax structure The Center Square) – Republican state Rep. Joe Sosnowski has filed legislation he hopes will make life easier on Illinois residents now facing some of the highest property taxes […]
From the campaign of Ted Dabrowski: Thank Raja and Robin Kelly for Airport Chaos as DHS Shutdown Leaves Spring Break Travelers Waiting House in Line SPRINGFIELD — Travelers across the United States are facing massive airport security delays. Some have reported waiting up to […]
The first press release comes from Algonquin: This St. Patrick’s Day, spread the word: The Luck o’ the Irish won’t save you from drunk, high, or drug-impaired driving Algonquin, IL – St. Patrick’s Day will be here before we know it, bringing […]
From the JB Periszker Administration: Illinois Continues First-In-The-Nation Free Test Prep Program Building on Governor Pritzker’s Affordability Agenda, the FY27 Proposed Budget will fund free test preparation courses through June 2027 CHICAGO – The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) and global education company Kaplan today announced that […]
From the Huntley Fire Protection District: Fatal MVA On 3/8/2026 at 7:52am the Huntley Fire Protection District responded to the intersection of Brier Hill Rd and Dietrich Rd in rural Kane County for a report of a motor vehicle crash. Crews arrived […]
Although it is not required by state law, a proposal has been made to pay members of the Board of Health $100 per meeting with the chairman/woman being aid $140. Currently, there are two boards whose members are paid. Members of the […]
From State Rep. Sue Ness: District 66 Mobile Office Hours Have a question, concern, or need help with a state issue? Stop by my Mobile Office at the Algonquin Area Public Library (Harnish branch) to meet with my team and get assistance […]
2.4 acres is on the block in a proposed disposal of McHenry County-owned land in Woodstock. lt’s where Animal Control used to be located. That function of county government now is located on Route 14 in Crystal Lake.
From State Rep. Dan Ugaste: Pritzker’s concern for Indiana taxpayers ignores Illinois families taxed to the max With the Chicago Bears eyeing a possible move to Indiana, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker weighed in about his concern for the cost to Indiana taxpayers. […]
Jeff Schwartz complained on Facebook about how McHenry County Health and Building Department “unsensible regulations” have kept Downtown Wonder Lake buildings from being occupied. calculation and updated the regulation–an unreasonable regulation–where you’re only allowed six people in your building during an entire […]
The entity through which the money will be funneled is the Law Enforcement Training Standards Board. The specific amount of the grant is $195,534.30. Currently, equipment is leased.
From State Re. Sue Ness: Before I talk about your chance to meet Lt. Governor and US Senate Candidate Juliana Stratton, I want to remind you to come out to IL Senate D33 Candidate Michele Clark’s Next Gen event THIS Friday. This event is […]
From the State’s Attorney: 2026CF000024 ANTHONY MILLER Crystal Lake Police Department 3/4/2026 5:00 PM Charges 2025CF000996 BRIAN L SILVA McHenry Police Department 3/4/2026 5:00 PM Charges 2026CF000051 ASHLEY N SCHRIMPF Spring Grove Police Department 3/4/2026 5:00 PM Charges 2026CF000025 JASON E JUDD […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Owner of Chicago-Area Convenience Stores Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Defrauding Low-Income Food Program CHICAGO — A federal judge has sentenced the owner of several Chicago-area convenience stores to four years in prison for scheming […]
From the Village of Oakwood Hills: MISSING STREET SIGNS Two street signs within the Village are currently missing. The missing signs are W Lakeshore Drive and North Shore Drive. Street signs are critical for public safety, assisting motorists, residents, and emergency responders in navigating our […]
From State Rep. Dan Ugaste: AFFORDABILITY/TAXES Governor Pritzker’s Budget Address During his budget address, Governor Pritzker declared that everything is “too damned expensive.” On that point, Republicans agree. But the Governor failed to take accountability for his role in making Illinois less […]
Found yesterday in the mailbox was this mailing:
From the U.S. Attorney: MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO ROBBING A ROCKFORD POST OFFICE ROCKFORD — A man has admitted in federal court that he robbed a U.S. Post Office in Rockford last year. On May 27, 2025, ANTHONY JOHNSON walked approximately one […]
For the first time in my memory, no one filed for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer. That is a reflection of the decline of the GOP. Paid for by the Skinner Campaign Fund.
From the campaign of11th District GOP congressional: LTC. (ret.) Michael D. Pierce: Constitutional Defense Rally & High-Stakes Raffle Announced at Law Weapons in Aurora Local Business Owner Robert Bevis to Host LTC (Ret.) Mike Pierce for Congressional Event Naperville, IL – Robert Bevis, President of […]