From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: One Airlifted Following Motorcycle Crash On Sunday, August 23, 2026, at 10:56 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was dispatched to a reported single-vehicle motorcycle crash at the Charles Road and Raffel Road roundabout. The crash was initially […]
The Northwest Herald reports Crystal Lake’s Trump store is closing: The Lake & McHenry County Scanner reports the Trump store is staying open. Then, Sunday after the Scanner story, the headline below appeared on the Northwest Herald’s email feed: Who to believe?
From Eric Allie, Illinois Policy Institute cartoonist:
You can read the summary below: Overview of Marengo High School Marengo High School is ranked 240th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Marengo High School is 19%, and the 12th […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox:
From the campaign of Niko for McHenry County Board comes this invitation to a gathering at Nike’s Grill and Pub a fair distance down Route 23 from Marengo. It is hosted by Dan Plote, Chuck Ruth, Brent Schroeder and Jeff Sebert.
From the U.S. Attorney: FORMER CHICAGO SCHOOL PRINCIPAL AND TWO OTHERS SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON IN CONNECTION WITH MILLION-DOLLAR PROCUREMENT FRAUD SCHEMES CHICAGO — A former Chicago school principal and two others have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in […]
The indictment of Richard Stevenson for the murder of a woman when his boat crashed into and killed one of its passengers is about to be covered by the Chicago Tribune. McHenry County has not had another case that the Tribune merited […]
The summary is below: Overview of Huntley High School Huntley High School is ranked 86th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Huntley High School is 38%, and the 12th grade enrollment […]
Something about being 18.
From the U.S. Attorney: RESTAURATEUR SENTENCED TO TWO AND A HALF YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR $2.8 MILLION COVID-RELIEF AND TAX FRAUDS CHICAGO – A restaurateur who operated several eateries in Illinois and Colorado has been sentenced to two and a half […]
From the Johnsburg Polilce: How You Can Help We are committed to promoting e-bike, e-scooter, hoverboard, onewheel, etc… safety throughout the Village, but we need your help to reach everyone. ——- E-Bikes, E-Scooter, Hoverboard, Onewheel, etc… Regulations and Safety E-Bikes, Scooter, Hoverboard, Onewheel, […]
From the Algonquin Police Department: Algonquin Police Department releases speed enforcement numbers Algonquin – The Algonquin Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign throughout the month of July reminding motorists to slow down to save lives. The speed enforcement effort was conducted […]
Below are the overviews for Woodstock’s two high schools: Overview of Woodstock High School Woodstock High School is ranked 57th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Woodstock High School is 56%, […]
In the mailbox yesterday:
Take a look at the minutes of the discussion of the Home Rule/County Executive referendums below, as reported in the official minutes of the July meeting: Committee of the Whole Minutes Resolution Requesting the Submission of a Binding Question of Public Policy […]
A dispute between the Richmond Township Board and Richmond’ Assessor surfaced at the July County Board meeting. The Board makes available what it considers adequate space for the Assessor. Nevertheless, the Assessor wanted zoning permission to operate from home, where one or […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: Illinois Democrats’ Policies Continue Costing Jobs and Opportunities Once again, Illinois is losing jobs and economic opportunities as failed policies under Governor Pritzker and the Democratic Supermajority continue to fuel an affordability crisis that is making it […]
Boomers 1946 v. 2026:
From the lllinois Department of Emplomeent Security: Record High Payroll Jobs, Unemployment Rate Down in July Payrolls reach record 6,176,400 jobs SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) announced today that the unemployment rate was 4.9 percent in July, down -0.2 […]
We’ve run a number of articles on the rodeo regulation ordinance. I’ll put links to them up first, they let you see the minutes from the Board meetng. Here are the minutes from the Bosrd meeting Ordinance Adopting Articles I through VII […]
From McHenry County: Coral Township Assessment Notices Are Posted Sign up for Email Alerts for Your Property’s Assessment WOODSTOCK, Ill. – Assessment notices have been posted online for property owners in Coral Township. Property owners may access their assessment by visiting the […]
There has been lots of criticism of Flock cameras. Are we to live in a surveillance state? There are positives to Flock cameras, however. Here is one from Rockford: Call it a counter offensive.
From the Cary Police:
From the Traffic Safety Course, I had to take–more details later–comes this explanation of what happens then oe comvbines alcohol with marijuana: And this is why I published pot in vehicle arresrs.
From The Center Square: Workers’ comp law could raise employer costs By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square (The Center Square) – A civil justice watchdog says a new Illinois law could reverse the state’s gains in workers’ compensation reform. House Bill […]
Here they are in descending order; Overview of Cary-Grove Community High School Cary-Grove Community High School is ranked 70th within Illinois. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Cary-Grove Community High School is 44%, […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: Low-Interest SBA Loans Available from July 2-4 Storms The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has approved a disaster declaration for the severe storms and flooding that impacted six counties in northeastern Illinois from July 2–4, 2026. Counties […]
A problem at Crystal Lake’s Main Beach has been goose poop. If you have ever stepped in some, you’ll know why. Some areas make sure there is tall grass neaeby. The geese apparently know there might be predators hiding within. I had […]