More Leaving Chicago Metro Area Than Any Other in Midwest

A Bloomberg News analysis of Census data shows that the Chicago Metropolitan Area is losing a higher percentage of its residents than any other Midwest metropolitan area. The time period was between July 2013 and July 2014. The loss was 69/100 … Continue reading

Higher Rates May Have Saved McHenry County Jailers a Nervous Day

The Chicago Tribune is reporting that a Liberia woman taken by Federal officials to the Kenosha County Jail has been returned to Federal custody. She was monitored for ebola by Kenosha County officials. “…jail guards were understandably nervous, [Sheriff David] … Continue reading

Young Dems Seek People to Call Wisconsin Voters Tonight and Tomorrow

It’s the 11th hour in Wisconsin, and we need your help. Earlier this year, Tea Party Governor Scott Walker and his Republican legislature adopted anti-worker legislation that strips away fundamental rights for teachers and other public employees. Over the past … Continue reading

Comments Solicited for Hackmatack Wildlife Area Next Week

The McHenry County Libertarian Party sent the following information about open houses being held at the County Administrative Building and the McHenry County Conservation District’s Lost Valley Visitor Center concerning the Fish and Wildlife Service’s wildlife area in northern McHenry … Continue reading

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Approves Hackmatack Feasibility Study

Last week, the McHenry County Board endorsed creation of a wildlife refuge in northern McHenry County and southern Wisconsin. Now a feasibility study has been approved by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The following press release has been issued … Continue reading