Christine Birkett Dr. David Scarpino Emmanuel Thomas 34 vote win solidifies teachers union/Democrat sweep Yesterday was the final day for the county clerks to post additional election returns from postmarked April 6 vote-by-mail ballots, provisional ballots and cured ballots. After … Continue reading
Tuesday night McHenry County Board Chairman Mike Buehler delivered his first analysis of the situation in McHenry County. His speech follows: State of the County Address Good evening. I would like to welcome our County Board members, department heads, county … Continue reading
That’s up $11,996,346 from last year’s $852,672,301.23 real estate tax bill. That’s a 1.4% increase. The maximum increase allowed by the Property Tax Cap this year for non-Home Rule governmental units was 1.4%. There are exceptions to that limit, e.g., … Continue reading
From the Lake in the Hills Police Department: … Continue reading
From the McHenry County State’s Attorney: ERIC T. SEELEMAN JOINS THE CIVIL DIVISION OF THE MCHENRY COUNTY STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, is pleased to announce that Eric T. Seeleman joined our office April 19, … Continue reading
The verdict in Minneapolis was guilty on all charges. … Continue reading
From State Senator Don DeWitte: Sen. DeWitte joins senior groups, state officials to require access to virtual visits with loved ones in nursing homes Don DeWitte SPRINGFIELD – Moved by tragic stories from older adults in nursing homes who have … Continue reading
From the McHenry County State’s Attorney: THOMAS FREEMAN SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY Thomas Freeman Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that Thomas J. Freeman, 59, of … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune reports on the problems with matching demand for Covid-19 vaccinations with supply. The Illinois Department of Public Health is in charge of distribution outside of Chicago. In the beginning, McHenry County was given none. No vaccination arrived … Continue reading
James Marter From James Marter’s congressional campaign: Marter Makes It Official, Calls For Kinzinger To Resign Oswego, IL (April 20, 2021) – James Marter made it official last week, filing with the FEC as a candidate for Congress in IL … Continue reading
From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District: McHenry Township Fire Protection District tanker given to Equality Fire Department. On March 31, 2021 the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) decommissioned and donated a water tender (also called a tanker) to … Continue reading
Found on the Village of Lakewood agenda for Tuesday night’s meeting: Motion to Approve Commendation and Performance Bonus for Kenny Goodwin in the amount of $15,000 Motion to Approve Commendation and Performance Bonus for Jim Rafferty in the amount of $10,000 … Continue reading
This photo was not taken today, but it still captures the beauty of spring flowers in the snow: … Continue reading
The insurgents who ousted Lakewood Village President Phil Stephan and and his allies reported raising $7,239.50. oUnited4Lakewood candidates were David Stavropoulos for Village President and Trustee candidates Tricia Babischkin, Michael Fischer and April Runge. Contributions came from the following: Robert … Continue reading
Richard A. White From the Crystal Lake Police comes this arrest record for Chicago homeless man Richard A. White on April 1, 2021: 20-5.0/16-30-A-1 IDENTITY THEFT/<$300 Charges: 1720-5.0/16-1-A-1 THEFT / UNAUTHD CON >100K-500K Charges: 1720-5.0/17-2-A-2.5-B FALSE PERSONATION / DEFRAUD ANOTHER … Continue reading
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Source of Firearms for Chicago Gang Members Sentenced to 12 Years in Federal Prison CHICAGO — A man who trafficked firearms and re-sold them to Chicago gang members has been sentenced to 12 years in federal … Continue reading
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Suburban Chicago Woman Sentenced to Six and a Half Years in Prison on Federal Labor Trafficking Charge CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago woman who trafficked numerous undocumented immigrants from Guatemala was sentenced today to six … Continue reading
From the Lake in the Hills Police Department: … Continue reading
From the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: Environmental Defenders of McHenry County Honors Award Winners at 51st Annual Membership Meeting Woodstock, IL – April 19, 2021– Members of The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County gathered virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic … Continue reading
From the McHenry County Circuit Court: 22nd Judicial Circuit participates in Educational Outreach The seal of the 22nd Circuit Court. The Twenty-Second Circuit has recently expanded a tradition of speaking at local schools to shed light on the role of … Continue reading
