McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally Opposes Legalization of Recreational Pot

The following letter was sent by McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally to legislators who will represent McHenry County next year: I am writing to offer my basis for opposing the expected legislation legalizing cannabis for recreational use in Illinois. … Continue reading

Crystal Lake Agrees to Wait for Input from New Police Chief on De-criminalizing Marijuana

An ordinance that would have changed possession of up to 15 grams of marijuana from a criminal misdemeanor offense to a petty offense evidenced by a ticket was removed from the table and then from a future agenda in its … Continue reading

Pot Legalization Vote Will One of First for New City Councilman

Cameron Hubbard was appointed to replace Carolyn Schofield when Schofield moved on to the McHenry County Board. Now, at one of his first meetings, the newcomer will be faced with a vote to de-criminalize marijuana. The agenda item is way … Continue reading

McHenry County Board May Let Voters Have Say in Bar Slot Machines

It conceivable that the McHenry County Board may allow citizens to vote whether they want slot machines and video poker in McHenry County. It would be an advisory referendum, because the legislature only allowed binding referendums that are initiated by … Continue reading