From the Harvard Fire Protection District: Alden Road Crash Involving Truck and Camper Trailer On August 4, 2025, at 4:29 p.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District responded to the intersection of Alden Road and State Line Road in unincorporated Harvard for a […]
I remember how the social engineers who put together the original RTA proposal declared war on cars by included a five percent tax on gasoline and authority for parking lot taxes. Both were repealed as hostility to the Regional Authority’s taxes deterred […]
Reading today’s Chicago Tribune article on some Texas state legislators decamping to Illinois to prevent a quorum reminded me to how Maggie Auger tracked down Wisconsin State Senators to Harvard after they left Rockford. Maggie Auger demonstrates at Harvard’s Heritage Inn in […]
From Jessica Breugelmans, running for the 33rd Distrixt State Senate seat: Jessica Breugelmans Launches Campaign for State Senate in Illinois’ 33rd District Mom on a Mission Running to Stop Tax Hikes and Take Back Our Schools Geneva, IL — Jessica Breugelmans (R-Geneva), […]
I keep warning the Lakewood Village Board that once our population gets above 5,000, the Village will be forced to create a local police pension fund. Reading the Marengo newsletter I found this information from Finance Director Megan Lopez: Police Pension Liability […]
From the euphemistically named Illinois “Gaming” Board: Gaming Board Announces Enhanced, Uniformed Advertising Rules for Casinos, Video Gaming and Sports Wagering Bans advertisements on college campuses; additional requirements to protect vulnerable populations CHICAGO— The Illinois Gaming Board (IGB) adopted new rules that expand […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: National Night Out Community Cookout NEW DAY, TIME AND LOCATION! Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025 from 5pm-8pmLITH VILLAGE HALL600 HARVEST GATE, LITH The Lake in the Hills Police Department invites you to the annual National Night […]
From the Prairie Grove Police: National Night Out – Tuesday August 5, 2025 – 5:00pm – 7:00pm Village Hall Park!!! Dunk tank, Face Painting, Pixie Dawgs & Kona Ice!!! That’s pretty much all the information provided.
McHenry County Blog previously reported on a lawsuit concerning the seizure of significant quantities of Hemp from a licensed Hemp Processor by the Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group. After filing of the federal lawsuit, Lakemoor Police and Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group […]
Frpm Metra: Four weekday trains to be cancelled on UP Northwest Line for tie work starting Aug. 4 A project to replace thousands of ties on the UP Northwest Line over a two-month period will require Metra to cancel four midday trains […]
From The Center Square: Youth mental health screenings may have long-term impact, IL legislator warns By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Gov. J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill which requires Illinois’ public school districts to provide universal mental […]
From Unleash Prosperity Hotline #1319: Laugh or Cry: Bloomberg Says Illinois Is Doing Better Than Texas! Our new Vote With Your Feet (VWYF) website documents where Americans are moving to and from. Here are the numbers on how many people are on […]
From the Woodstock Police:
From Illinois Policy Institute cartoonist Eric Allie:
For some reason lost to history, the State of Illinois requires municipalities to ask permission to spend Motor Fuel Taxes. Algonquin will pass such a resolution at its next Village Board meeting. Their share is determined by State law. I find it […]
That is what NBC-TV is reporting. “These six stores are offering some of the best deals shoppers will see all year — but only for a short time,” said a spokesperson for Hilco Consumer – Retail. “Customers who want the best selection […]
McHenry County Blog has donated a crystal elephant to be raffled off at the McHenry County Fair. Look hard and you will be able see it on the righthand table. = = = = = Ad paid for by the Skinner Campaign […]
A web site I have been reading is “Not the Bee.” Thursday I found a takedown of a New York Times and the Daily Express. The Daily Express ran the photo upon which both papers based their starving in Gaza stories. Here […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From the Crystal Lake Police: ‘Speeding Catches Up With You’: The Crystal LakePolice Department releases speed enforcement results The Crystal Lake Police Department conducted a focused traffic safety campaign July 8 – August 1 to remind motorist that “Speeding Catches Up With […]
From an observant Friend of McHenry County Blog: Sean Casten Shuts Down Sean Casten’s Event It happened again. Congressman Sean Casten’s townhall was shut down on Wednesday night. Speaker after speaker interrupted the Democrat who used to represent Algonquin Township. He was […]
Thought some might be interested in these posters concerning “undocumented students” next to the MCC doors:
Stop by the Republican Party booth in the air conditioned building at the McHenry County Fair, fill out a raffle slip and you have an opportunity to win a crystal elephant. = = = = = Ad paid for by the Skinner […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Senate hopeful Robin Kelly boosted by gun control advocates As Pritzker loses “muscle,” underdog Robin Kelly sees gains McHenry County Blog reported over two months ago that “[Representative Robin] Kelly seems well respected among gun control […]
From the U.S. Attorney: CHICAGO MAN CHARGED WITH RECEIVING AND DISTRIBUTING CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CHICAGO — A criminal complaint unsealed today in federal court charges a Chicago man with receiving and distributing child pornography. The complaint alleges that JARON WOODSLEY, 27, shared images […]
In his weekly email State Treasurer Michael Frerichs often features family stories. This week he included delightful photos of his twin boys. Fresh Produce and Driving Illinois Innovation Theo and Max are really loving the fresh fruits and vegetables we are getting […]
From the US Marshals Service: US Marshals Service, Chicago PD recover child missing for over 7 years CHICAGO – The U.S. Marshals Service Northern District of Illinois, in coordination with the USMS Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force and Chicago Police Department, […]
Found this on The American Spector, which argues Obama’s Jackson Park monument fits him perfectly. Author Scott McKay offers “credit to Ken Blackwell, the former treasurer and secretary of state in Ohio and one of the most incisive and quotable black conservatives […]
From the Cary Police:
State Rep. Steve Reick has a keen sense of humor. Earlier this week, I shared a sign that I found in his tent near the main entrance to the fairgrounds. Now the sign I posted in the above article is elsewhere on […]