From State Rep. Marty McLaughlin: Rep. McLaughlin Slams Latest Energy Bill: “Illinois Families Can’t Afford Any More Expensive Help” SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) slammed lawmakers on the House floor this week criticizing yet another Democrat-backed energy bill […]
From the State Treasurer Michael Frerichs: Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Announces $50 Million Loan Program to Help Federal Workers During Shutdown Estimated 153,000 Federal Workers in Illinois Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs is committing $50 million to fund zero-interest and low-interest […]
From the Crystal Lake Police comes this arrest at Burger King:
From McHenry County: IEMA-OHS to Appeal Denial of Federal Disaster Assistance for Summer Flooding Events in McHenry County WOODSTOCK, IL – The McHenry County Emergency Management Agency will support the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), as it […]
It’s the end of the month, so the Friday food distribution at The Chapel’s McHenry south end of Route 31 location is expected to have well over one hundred families seeking help. The flag indicating people may line up in The Chapel’s […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL GRAND JURY IN CHICAGO INDICTS SIX INDIVIDUALS ON CHARGES OF IMPEDING FEDERAL AGENT ENGAGED IN IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT OPERATIONS CHICAGO – A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted six individuals for allegedly forcibly impeding and interfering with […]
In the Chicago Tribune’s email feed comes a headline and photo which will raise the name identification of one of the almost twenty Democratic Party candidates hoping to replace Jan Schakowsky in Congress. The district covers all of Algonquin Township. Katherine ‘Kat’ […]
From 9th District Democratic Party hopeful Bruce Leon: Abughazaleh Indictment a Travesty, but Also a Reminder that Immigrants Remain Unsafe in Chicagoland Leon Renews Call For Chicago to Follow Diplomatic Lead Set by San Francisco Mayor CHICAGO, IL — Democratic Party Ninth District […]
No attribution on these two maps, but they would make it difficult to elect three Republicans to Congres.
Crystal Lake Park District Advised Public of Tax Hike Far Higher Than Increase in the Cost of Living
From the Crystal Lake Park District comes this Black Box ad telling taxpayers the damage to their checking accounts next year: Previously, McHenry County Blog published this article about the levy meeting:
From the Coroner: McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office was contacted on October 27, 2025, at around 9 pm by McHenry County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the death of Dante Rico Cruz, age 42 currently living in Hebron. […]
From the Cary Police:
From the Coroner: McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office was contacted on October 27, 2025, around 9 pm by Northwestern McHenry Hospital to investigate the death of Abigale Fugett, age 23, of Johnsburg. The decedent was apparently struck […]
From the Crystal Lake Police Department: The Crystal Lake Police Department is on the lookout for drunk and drugged driving this Halloween The Crystal Lake Police Department urges motorists to commit to sober driving this Halloween, when children and their families will […]
Long-time McHenry County Board member John Hammerand has passed away. What impressed me most was his service on the Finance Committee. He is the one who blew the whistle on the County’s continuing to impose the maximum amount of taxes allowed under […]
From the Department of Homeland Security: ICE Lodges Arrest Detainer for Criminal Illegal Alien Who Killed Illinois, Cole County Board Member and His Wife An extended magazine, ammunition, drugs, and an open container of alcohol were found inside the illegal alien’s vehicle […]
From the Huntley Fire Protection District: Lake in the Hills Sunset Park AED Ribbon Cutting The Huntley Fire Protection District will join the Village of Lake in the Hills Parks and Recreation Department for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the installation of […]
County Board Proposing Referendum to Put Pressure on Pritzker to Opt Into Federal School Choice Plan
Before the McHenry County Board’s Law and Government Committee next Friday is a proposal to place an advisory referendum on the spring 2025 (March 17th) Primary Election ballot. The question follows: Should Illinois participate in a federal program that would provide public […]
From the McHenry County Clerk’s website: Nine Democrats Sixteen Republicans
Here are the people who have filed to run for the McHenry County Board during the first day of filing petitions:
The offices of are on the ballot next year. All the Republican incumbents are running for re-election. Of the five incumbents, only Kurtz has opposition so far. It is the same man who ran last time, Amin Karim.
From the campaign of Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen: One Hundred and Seven (107) Volunteers Help Kane County Treasurer Chris Lauzen Submit 1530 Signatres for County Treasurer Aurora, IL (October 27, 2025) Because of the volunteer efforts of one hundred and seven (107) people, […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: No report on the condition of the deer. No report on the condition of the deer.
From 8th GOP Congressional District hopeful Jennifer Davis, who lives in Huntley; Jennifer Davis Officially Qualifies for 8th Congressional District Republican Primary Ballot Mother of ten, bestselling author, and trailblazing tech entrepreneur Jennifer Davis has officially qualified for the Republican Primary ballot in […]
From the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District: Algonquin Structure Fire Algonquin, IL… Early Sunday morning, October 3, 2025, firefighters from the Algonquin–Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District responded to a blaze that heavily damaged a two-story home in the […]
From Jessica Breugelmans Files Nominating Petitions in Run for Illinois 33rd District GENEVA, IL – Jessica Breugelmans (R-Geneva), a philanthropist, educator, and unapologetic voice for parents and taxpayers, officially filed her nominating petitions on Monday for Illinois’ 33rd Senate District. She submitted […]
A Friend of McHenry County Blog was at the County Clerk’s Office before 8 AM and saw these folks he recognized: Tonight, after the County Clerk posts all who have filed today, there will be an update.
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: Lawmakers Return to Springfield for Final Three Days of Veto Session As you may have heard, Chicago-area transit agencies have released updated 2026 budgets showing that while the region’s “fiscal cliff” has been delayed, the need for […]
Refuge for Woman has a facility in Crystal Lake. Thursday the organization held a fundraiser. “Thursday’s Victory Gala was a success filled with many blessings! We’re grateful for the 150+ people who joined us to raise critical funds for the survivors healing in our […]
From State Senator Darby Hills: Working Families Could Face $1.5 Billion Tax Hike in Second Week of Veto As the General Assembly returns to Springfield for the second week of the fall veto session, Democrats in Springfield are pushing a plan that […]