From State Senator Don DeWitte: DeWitte Demands Action, Not Rhetoric, in Wake of Latest Preventable Murder in Chicago Following the recent tragic murder of 18-year-old Sheridan Gorman in Chicago, Senate Republicans are raising concerns about public safety and calling for policy changes. […]
$181 473.73 to be exact. As I scrolled through the really long (68 page) document in the Law and Government Committee agenda on March 31st, I found that the firstrequired affirmation resulted from a law I wrote after the Material Service bribery […]
From the Huntley Police: Attempted Murder In the evening hours of March 27, 2026, officers with the Huntley Police Department responded to a request for assistance. Police responded to the residence in the 13200 block of Sierra Glen Rd. for follow-up investigations […]
From Eric Allie, Illinois Polilcy:
From the Huntley Fire Protection District: On Saturday, March 28th ,2026 at 01:05 p.m. the Huntley Fire Protection District responded to a reportedstructure fire at 6409 Suttondale road. While crews were responding, additional information from 911 callers indicated that flames were visible, […]
From the Marengo Fire Protection Distict: Trailer Fire Destroys Pickup and Contents on Route 176 On Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 4:50 p.m., the Marengo Fire & Rescue Districts responded to the 18700 block of Route 176 in unincorporated Marengo for a […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Dump Truck Rollover Causes Extended Road Closure on Route 120 On Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 10:10 a.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 10100 block of W. Route 120 in unincorporated Woodstock for a reported […]
From the Johnsburg Police: Johnsburg Police Department: Blue Envelope Program for Autism Awareness In recognition of Autism Awareness Month this coming April, the Johnsburg Police Department is launching a program aimed at engaging in better communication with persons who have communication impairments. If you or a family […]
UPDATE: The missing juvenile has returned home to family members. Investigators, with assistance from outside law enforcement agencies, helped return this juvenile to family members. From the Huntley Polilce: Huntley Police Seek Missing Juvenile The Huntley Police Department is asking for the […]
It was a cold day with many demonstrators wearing coats and gloves. A Friend of McHenry County Blog wrote, “The crowd was 2-3 deep from the street where one turns into Kohl’s until about Panera. As usual a variety of signs including […]
From the Woodstock Police:
The McHenry County Board’s Law and Government Committee is considering approving a grant of $75,000 to hire an employment specialist to assist those in Specialty Courts gain employment. The courts involved are Recent research indicates that sustained recovery is significantly tied to […]
From the Village of Johnsburg: No Pedals, No Play on a Public Way! Reminder about Prohibited Motorized Recreational Vehicles E-Bikes, E-Scooter, Hoverboard, Onewheel, etc… Regulations and Safety E-Bikes, Scooter, Hoverboard, Onewheel, etc…offer a fun and efficient way to travel, but they also come […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT SEIZES ELEVEN FIREARMS, AMMUNITION, AND TWENTY MACHINE GUN CONVERSION DEVICES FROM CHICAGO RESIDENCE; TWO SUSPECTED GANG MEMBERS ARRESTED CHICAGO — Federal law enforcement this week arrested two suspected gang members and seized eleven firearms, ammunition, and […]
From State Re. Marty McLaughlin: State Rep. Martin McLaughlin Welcomes Homeschool Students and Families to State Capitol Springfield, IL – On Thursday, State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) joined fellow lawmakers in welcoming homeschool students and families to the State Capitol for their […]
From State Senators Craig Wilcox, Dave Syverson and Seth Lewis: Senate Republicans Unveil Legislative Package that Improves Illinois’ Economic Competitiveness Springfield, IL — State Senators Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry), and Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) unveiled a four-bill legislative package today aimed at supporting […]
From the U.S. Attorney: SUBURBAN CHICAGO INVESTMENT ADVISOR SENTENCED TO SIX AND A HALF YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR SWINDLING CLIENTS CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago investment advisor has been sentenced to six and a half years in federal prison for inducing […]
From the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District: Brush Fire Burns Over 7 Acres in Prairie Grove On March 26, 2026, at 11:48 a.m., firefighters with the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District responded to the 2000 block of Route 176 in Prairie Grove […]
From the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District: Vehicle Strikes Home on Applewood Lane On Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 7:58 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 2400 block of Applewood Lane in Woodstock for a reported vehicle crash. While crews were en […]
From INDIVISIBLE CRYSTAL LAKE: NO KINGS III HOSTED BY INDIVISIBLE CRYSTAL LAKE WHEN: Saturday, March 28th, 2026 — Noon to 1:30 pmWHERE: North side of Northwest Highway, west of Federal Drive Indivisible Northwest Illinois Crystal Lake, is hosting this protest rally. Please RSVP via […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: LITH police announce results of St. Patrick’s Day traffic safety enforcement LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL — The Lake in the Hills Police Department made two arrests and issued a total of 37 citations during […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FEDERAL JURY CONVICTS SUBURBAN CHICAGO MAN OF THREATENING TO KILL FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLIC OFFICIALS CHICAGO — A federal jury today convicted a suburban Chicago man of making a true threat to kill multiple public officials, including President […]
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County Clerks in Illinois vary markedly in how they report write-in votes. No more “Mickey Mouse” (although I was always a fan of Donald Duck). Of course, there’s no more Mike Royko to write about such dissing of the Establishment, One has […]
The Census bureau has released new population figures. McHenry County grew 2,201 last year. That’s a 0.6% increase to a total of 317,751. Since 2020, the county grew by 7,746 people, a 2.4% increase. Kendall County is now the fastest growing county […]
From State Reps. Jeff Keicher and Dan Ugaste via Illinoize: DON’T BLAME REPUBLICANS, FIX THE BEARS DEAL by Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) and Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) Recently, the lead negotiator on the Chicago Bears stadium proposal suggested Republicans are trying to […]
From the Coroner: McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office was contacted on March 9, 2026 at around 9:00 am by Northwestern McHenry Hospital to investigate the death of Jason Binzel, age 52, of Fox Lake. Mr. Binzel was […]
From GOP U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy: Stratton’s Tone-Deaf Response to Gorman Murder Highlights Her Failed Leadership CHICAGO — Following days of silence and mounting public outrage, Lt. Governor Juliana Stratton issued a delayed response to the tragic murder of Sheridan Gorman in Chicago. Republican […]
From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District: Rubbish/Brush Fire On March 25, 2026, at approximately 2:02 p.m., the McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) responded to a reported brush fire in the 2100 block of S. River Rd. in Holiday Hills. Crews arrived […]