McConnaughay Speaks in DC about Human Trafficking

A press release from State Senator Karen McConnaughay: Illinois State Senator McConnaughay presents at human trafficking conference in Washington, D.C.  WASHINGTON, D.C. — To raise awareness about Illinois’ statewide human trafficking crime and prevention efforts, Illinois State Senator Karen McConnaughay … Continue reading

Althoff and McConnauhay Appointed to Human Trafficking Task Force

Press release from State Senators Pam Althoff and Karen McConnaughay: From Senator Althoff: Sen. Althoff appointed to the Human Trafficking Task Force Springfield, IL. State Senator Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) is one of twelve Illinois legislators appointed to the newly created … Continue reading

CLCC Dinner to Raise Funds for McHenry County Shelter for Victims of Sex Trafficking Industry

Here are the details from Refuge for Women, Chicago Chapter, which is based in Carpentesrville. Saturday, May 14th from 6 pm to 9 pm, Crystal Lake Country Club, 721 Country Club Rd, Crystal Lake, IL $85 per person.  (Reservations link at bottom … Continue reading

Barb Wheeler Endorses Dan Wilbrandt for State Representative

Her State Senator Pam Althoff has tossed in $40,000 to the campaign to elect McHenry County Board member Carolyn Schofield to replace State Rep. Mike Tryon. That was shortly after the teachers’ union called the Illinois Education Association gave Schofield … Continue reading

Strip Joint Regulation

There aren’t any strip joints in McHenry County right now, but note was made during the Unified Development Ordinance debate by Wonder Lake’s John Hammerand that it language was not good enough. Deputy County Administrator Scott Hartman brought up the … Continue reading

Another County Board Meeting, Another Crowded Room

The Unified Development Ordinance–proposed future zoning rules–was again a big draw at Tuesday’s McHenry  County Board meeting. At the last meeting, the room was packed with recreational vehicle owners. From the number of snowmobilers, one might conclude that they are … Continue reading