This is an opinion piece from State Rep. David McSweeney in support of his campaign against the Democrats’ plan to raise income tax rates: Don’t Raise Our Taxes Again By State Rep. David McSweeney In a recent appearance on Chicago … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Emergency Agency: Spring Snow Melt Could Cause Flooding WOODSTOCK, IL – After an extremely long and precipitation rich winter, much of northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin are covered in large accumulations of snow. … Continue reading
A funny thing happened at the last McHenry County Public Health Committee meeting. Recommended to the County Board to fill a vacancy on the McHenry County Mental Health Board was Sam Melei. There was a vacancy, so that someone was recommended is … Continue reading
Earlier today, GOP gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Rauner issued a press release to which one of his opponents, Kirk Dillard, has replied. It follows: Campaign Manager Glenn Hodas: Rauner is the one trying to hijack the Republican Party SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - Dillard-Tracy … Continue reading
Below is an article reporting that McHenry County Sheriff’s candidate Andy Zinke had over $38,000 iu the bank on December 31, 2013. And he had a fundraiser in Richmond last night. Bill Prim, his primary opponent, reported $23,600 in the … Continue reading
It’s Tuesday and the Northwest Herald has a story about the case posted on McHenry County Blog on Sunday. There are lots of comments. … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Peter Roskam: Roskam Highlights National Human Trafficking Awareness Day WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Peter Roskam (IL-06) released the following statement marking January 11 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day and the entire month of … Continue reading
Cross examination of McHenry County Special Prosecutor Thomas McQueen started after a lunch break on December 20, 2013, at his trial for indirect contempt of court. (Sorry for the long delay in getting this written and up. Find Part 1 … Continue reading
Just noticed that there will be some bridges serving McHenry County under re-construction this year: A $6.1 million contract for County Line Road and Harmony-Riley Road bridges. A $5.4 million contract for Harmony Road and Hennig Road bridges The contracts … Continue reading
For those wondering how the taxpayers are paying for the Crystal Lake School District 155 legal expenses to defend the neighbors’ and the City of Crystal Lake’s suit, the answer is that is the district’s liability insurance company is on … Continue reading
