Prank Hostage Situation in Johnsburg Tuesday Evening

A press release from McHenry County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff’s Office Investigates “Swatting” Call The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a “Swatting” call that occurred in unincorporated McHenry late Tuesday evening and tied up approximately 15 sheriff’s deputies and officers … Continue reading

Johnsburg’s Parading Village Officials, Employees, etc.

A Johnsburg Police Car signaled the start of the Saufen und Spiel Parade. A Sheriff’s car came next. The colors were borne in a truck driven by a member of the Polish American Legion Post 188. Most people stood in … Continue reading

The Beginning of Johnsburg’s Saufen und Spiel Parade

There was no sun, but it was a great day for a parade in Johnsburg. The route was new, along Church Street this year. The temperature was in the low 70’s. People were in a party mode. When the first … Continue reading

Recognizing Police, Fire & Military at the Johnsburg Parade on 9-11

The next the last parade this year in McHenry County was in the Saufen und Spiel one in Johnsburg on Sunday, 9-11. As usual police and fire vehicles were in front. Next were Johnsburg Police Chief and I’m assuming an … Continue reading

Widespread Participation in DEA Prescription Drug Drop-Off

An idea I first heard in the fall of 2007 from Democratic Party candidate for County Coroner David Bachmann is taking over big time under the DEA’s leadership. I first noticed the DEA program in New Jersey in September, 2010.. … Continue reading

Murder Charges Filed Seven Years after Brian Carrick’s Johnsburg Disappearance

Over seven years after Brian Carrick disappeared from his job at the Johnsburg grocery store across from his home, charges have been filed against Mario Casciaro. The investigation included the FBI, Federal Marshal’s Service, the Johnsburg Police Department and the … Continue reading