Today’s Covid-19 report from the McHenry County Department of Health: “As of April 4, 2020, there have been 122 identified cases of COVID-19 in McHenry County and 3 deaths.” Still no map showing the distribution of the infection. … Continue reading
From the McHenry County Health Department: Cloth Masks – Who’s protected A message from Dr. Laura Buthod, Medical Advisor for the McHenry County Department of Health WOODSTOCK – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released new recommendations Friday for the … Continue reading
From the Lake County Health department Friday: Health Department Coronavirus Update Lake County, Ill. — The Lake County Health Department is reporting 66 new cases of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Lake County and two new deaths since yesterday. This brings … Continue reading
From State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: Together We Win Thank you to everyone who is helping curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) by following your common sense, washing your hands and frequently touched surfaces, and doing your part with social … Continue reading
Today McHenry County Blog begins posting compensation of McHenry County employees. The figures show below include not only salary, but also health benefits, vacation and sick pay, plus uniform allowance. Salary and benefit information for Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund employees … Continue reading
Having followed surplus hospital beds while I was State Representatives in the 1990’s, I found the following information released in a press release fro state government of interest: This is snapshot in time data captured at 10am on April 3, … Continue reading
From the Illinois Department of Public Health: Public Health Officials Announce 1,209 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced 1,209 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois, including 53 additional deaths. … Continue reading
From the McHenry County State’s Attorneyu: JOHN A. NEVEITT SENTENCED TO SIX YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL BURGLARY John Neviett Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that John A. Neveitt, 31, formerly of McHenry, … Continue reading
The McHenry County Health Department’s refusal to follow the examples of Lake, DuPage, Will and Cook Counties was not mentioned in Chicago Tribune today. McHenry County could have been the poster child for lack of transparency, but escaped notice. The … Continue reading
Pursuant to a Freedom of Information request, the McHenry County Health Department has provided the following demographic Covid-19 patient information: I asked several hours ago how attempts to contact those with whom infected people have interacted could take place without … Continue reading
From The Center Square: Illinois Supreme Court remands White County case that found FOID card unconstitutional By Greg Bishop | The Center Square Illinois Supreme Court Building (The Center Square) – It’s back to the circuit court with an Illinois Supreme Court case … Continue reading
Found data base of Covid-19 stimulus money coming to Illinois school Districts. The amounts follow: Alden-Hebron Unit District – $66,992 Algonquin Unit School District – $2,461,090 Barrington Unit School District – $691,779 Cary Grade School District – $249,072 Crystal Lake … Continue reading
From the Campaign of Republican Martin McLaughlin for State Representative of the 52nd District: Marty McLaughlan and Brian Cecola Yesterday, Trustee Brian Cecola and I delivered excess PPE masks from our Barrington Hills Police Department to Good Shepherd Hospital, after … Continue reading
The Illinois Department of Public Health reports there are now eight-three Covid-19 infections in McHenry County and three deaths. The latest to die is a male who is in his 60’s from an undisclosed location. Presumably, the McHenry County Department … Continue reading
Lauren Underwood From Congresswman Underwood’s Congressional Office Press Release Underwood Announces Coronavirus Response Funding for Cities & Counties of 14th District WEST CHICAGO— Today, Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) announced that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded … Continue reading
From the McHenry County Health Department: Families in need may be eligible for WIC Program mcdh wic program remains open to assist families in need WOODSTOCK – As families begin to feel the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the McHenry County … Continue reading
From Wirepoints: Ten lessons from an old friend that just survived an ugly bout with Covid-19 – Wirepoints An old friend of mine from my childhood years in Georgia just survived an ugly bout with Covid-19. Chip Burger was the … Continue reading
Got this idea that some establishments with liquor licenses might still have people playing their video poker machines even though the Illinois Gaming (Gambling) Board has ordered them to stop. Wonder Lake slot machines. So, I sent a Freedom of … Continue reading
The Tax Foundation has put up a calculator that allows people to enter their adjusted gross income, whether filing individually or jointly and number of children to discover how much the Federal government will send in the Covid-19 bailout legislation. … Continue reading
Nor a lot of political messages at Disney World last year. This T-Shirt was spotted at Magic Kingdom: Trump 2020. Make Liberals Cry Again. … Continue reading
