Crystal Lake City Council Poised to Lessen Pot Penalty

With its Home Rule powers, the Crystal Lake City Council signaled a majority is ready to change possession of up to thirty joints from a criminal to a civil offense. Mayor Aaron Shepley led the opposition with Councilwomen Cathy Ferguson, … Continue reading

Anatomy of the Special Prosecutor’s Lou Bianchi Case for Dec., 2010

McHenry County Blog continues looking at what Special Prosecutor Henry Tonigan’s investigating firm Quest International billed for in its criminal investigation of McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi and his staff. Yesterday, we looked at September, October and November, 2010, … Continue reading

Crystal Lake Council Tells Metra OK for Ridgefield Station…IF

And the “IF” was in capital letters. Metra Executive Director Phil Pagano returned to his home town city council for a second time seeking permission to proceed with plans seeking approval for a new commuter train station in Ridgefield next … Continue reading

Local Veterans Offer to “Pay-It-Forward”

NASA Education has been a topic of a number of articles on McHenry County Blog. Started by John Blanchard, the organization’s goal is get veterans in need back on their feet and into the mainstream of American life. Twice a … Continue reading

Local Veterans Offer to “Pay-It-Forward”

NASA Education has been a topic of a number of articles on McHenry County Blog. Started by John Blanchard, the organization’s goal is get veterans in need back on their feet and into the mainstream of American life. Twice a … Continue reading

Teen Arrested for Columbine-Virginia Tech Threat Left in Crystal Lake Central High School Bathroom

Teen Arrested for Columbine-Virginia Tech Threat Left in Crystal Lake Central High School Bathroom The Northwest Herald is reporting that 18-year old Matthew D. Hayes of 203 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, has been arrested for criminal defacement of property and … Continue reading

Teen Arrested for Columbine-Virginia Tech Threat Left in Crystal Lake Central High School Bathroom

Teen Arrested for Columbine-Virginia Tech Threat Left in Crystal Lake Central High School Bathroom The Northwest Herald is reporting that 18-year old Matthew D. Hayes of 203 McHenry Avenue, Crystal Lake, has been arrested for criminal defacement of property and … Continue reading