Found on WGN-TV: My favorite was number 6.
John Goodman, not the actor, but a former law enforcement official from Des Plaines who served in the Air Force in Afghanistan resulting in PTSD, has announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for the United States Senate seat up for election […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Indictment Charges Former Federal Correctional Officer in Chicago With Sexually Abusing Inmates CHICAGO — A former correctional officer at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Chicago has been indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly sexually abusing four inmates […]
From U.S. Senator Dick Durbin: Durbin, Duckworth Meet With Illinois State Association of Counties WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) yesterday met with representatives from the Illinois State Association of Counties to discuss […]
The Daily Herald has an article about the impact of President Donald Trump’s removal of the mandate that Federal agencies must use paper straws. “Guy] Spinelli, the owner of Boss Straw in Illinois, is upset by all of it: The slowdown in […]
The Lake in the Hills Police report a one hundred dollar counterfeit bill was used to purchase a gift card in the strip mall you see below from Google Maps: Jump back to the late 1960’s when I was McHenry County Treasurer. […]
It’s like a cloney of Illinois in Southwest Florida. Failed Fox River Valley politicians decide they can’t stand the cold weather up north and relocate to places like Naples. One of them is former State Senator and congressional candidate Jim Oberweis. He […]
From the Sheriff: Fatal crash near Woodstock An unidentified individual is dead after a single-vehicle crash near Woodstock on Monday evening. On Monday, March 3, 2025, at 4:49 p.m., McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and Woodstock Fire & Rescue responded to a single […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Former Executive of Chicago-Area Non-Profit Pleads Guilty in $1.8 Million Fraud Scheme CHICAGO — A former executive of a Chicago-area non-profit organization has pleaded guilty to a federal fraud charge for her role in misappropriating $1.8 million intended […]
From the Coroner: McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office was contacted on March 2, 2025, by McHenry Northwestern to investigate an apparent shooting death that occurred in Lakemoor. The fatality involved Ryan Piezonka, age 31, of Lake Zurich. […]
From the County Health Department: Recent spike in suspected overdose deaths and non-fatal opioid overdoses reported in McHenry County MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is alerting residents of a recent spike in both suspected overdose deaths and […]
Non-participation in the democratic process in action. From Wirepoints Mark Glennon: So-called voter education group — League of Women Voters — says don’t attend, engage or watch State of Union speech “Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.” League of Women Voters claims to serve those goals […]
A brushfire probably caused by someone’s not putting out a burn pile was linked to climate change by WBBM-TV in a story about the 10-acre Burton’s Bridge event. CBS covered the fiery car crash in Bull Valley as well. WMAQ-TV also recognized […]
From Republican Congressman Ray LaHood: LaHood Statement on President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) issued the following statement after President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress. “Tonight, President Trump laid out an inspiring vision to capitalize on the […]
I woke up this morning thinking about President Donald Trump’s address to Congress and the American people. It wasn’t about what he said, but what he didn’t talk about. Trump never mentioned sanctuary cities. Considering his criticism in the past, I find […]
From McHenry County: Randall Road Phase 2 work is starting Work has begun on the second and final phase of the Randall Road Improvement Project. This week, crews will be installing a temporary traffic signal at Miller Road, and next week, workers […]
From the State’s Attorney: DOUGLAS ENDERS SENTENCED TO EIGHT YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR KIDNAPPING The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that Douglas Enders, 44, of McHenry, Illinois was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of […]
At least that is my take.
From the State’s Attorney: JOEL W. TYNIS SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that Joel Tynis, 38, of Holiday Hills, Illinois, […]
From The Nunda Township Rural Fire Protection District: Firefighters Battle Large Overnight Brush Fire On March 4, 2025, at 1:28 a.m., the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District was dispatched to the 2000 block of Davis Avenue for a reported brush fire near […]
From State Rep. Tomeber: Rep. Weber Honors Charlene Wexler for her Induction into the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame FOX LAKE, IL… State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) recently hosted the Acting Director of the Illinois Department on Aging, Mary Killough, to […]
From a press release from State Rep. Ann Williams: Representative Ann Williams and environmental and consumer advocates will introduce the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (SB2473/HB3779) – legislation that addresses urgent challenges facing our electric grid while also prioritizing affordability for […]
From McHenry County: McHenry County Department of Health announces 6th Annual Operation Dropbox, expands to include Lake County Health Department MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is excited to announce the 6th annual Operation Dropbox, a donation drive […]
From State Rep. Dan Ugaste: Audit shows Pritzker Administration vastly underestimated the cost of immigrant healthcare program. On Wednesday, the Illinois Auditor General released the results of an audit of the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors and Adults programs, (HBIS and HBIA or Medicaid for […]
Do you wish you had a faster, cheaper way to travel about McHenry? For as little as $1.25 or free there are multiple bus routes, not just Dial-a-Ride, but buses that come and go hourly and start and stop at many locations, […]
First brought to the attention of residents of McHenry County residents by Algonquin Township Road Commissioner Andrew Gasser, our state’s ranking as the second highest state as far as real estate taxes go continues. The number used includes property taxes on homes […]
From Congressman Ray LaHood’s office: LaHood, Gottheimer Urge U.S. Governors to Ban DeepSeek from Government Devices Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) – a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Select Committee on China – joined […]
The Lakewood Village Board was scheduled to pass an ordinance purporting to allow them discounts when they golf at certain supposedly off-peak times at RedTail Golf Course, the taxpayer-owned links. Accompanying Ordinance 2025- (04) is this from Village Manager Jean Heckman: A […]
From the Woodstock Police: Date Occurred: 2/22/2025Arrest Date (if different from date of incident): Same. Sex: M Race: W Age: 22Location: 100 N. BENTON ST.Name: BERRELES, EDUARDO J.Address: SHEN ANDOAH DR., CARPENTERSVILLECharge: DUI – 2 CTS.Charge: WRONG WAY DRIVING / EXP. REGISTRATIONCharge: […]
From the Illinois Policy Institute’s cartoonist Eric Allie: