Here is the memo from Laura Fine’s pollster: Laura Fine Surging In IL-9 Democratic Primary With six weeks to go until Election Day and just days before early voting begins in Illinois, a new survey of likely Democratic primary voters shows State […]
Moving from behind the scenes back into a more public presence is Chuck Ruth. The former Grafton Township Supervisor and Huntley School Board President has been in the fundraising part of political campaigns, including Finance Chairman for Lou Bianchi. Here is the […]
Here’s what the Chicago Tribune said about Republicans running for Congress; “On the Republican ballot, four are running: John Elleson, 63, pastor of Lakewood Chapel in Arlington Heights; Mark Su, a Rogers Park software engineer; Chicagoan Paul Friedman (who pleaded no contest […]
There are fifteen candidates in the Democratic Party contest for who will Run for Congress in the 9th Congressional District. The Chicago Tribune picked a twelve-year Springfield legislator, State Senator Laura Fine. Here’s why: “Fine led the charge in Springfield to give […]
State Senator Darby Hills is in her second year of soliciting paid interns to go door-ro-door. She wrote that they knocked on 20,000 doors last year telling people about what a State Senator can do for people. Now State Senator Craig Wilcox […]
From Unleash Prosperity Hotline #1442: Welcome to the Latest Green New Deal Gambit The climate change fanatics never give up. Here’s their latest scheme as reported by Inside Climate News: The proposed Illinois law would tax fossil fuel companies for causing floods […]
From the Chicago Tribune’s article on contested congressional races comes this for the 9th District, which covers all of Algonquin Township: In the middle of page 5 is the only photo of a 9th District candidate: Kat Abughazaleh: Above Kat’s photo is […]
At its last meeting former McHenry County Board member was unanimously selected to be President of the Mental Health Board. Similarly, Adam Carso was elected to serve as Vice President for the same term.
Republican Governor Bruce Rauner signed the sanctuary state bill and Republicans have blanched ever since. There was a court challenge that has finally reached the Appellate Court. Concurrently the Federal government has sued Illinois for the sanctuary state status. The Federation for […]
From Illinois Policy: Illinois’ broken budgeting process allowed state lawmakers to spend $2.6 million on tennis and pickleball courts Illinois state lawmakers are handing $2.6 million in grants to local governments and nonprofits to develop and run tennis and pickleball courts. The […]
From the Lake in the Hills Polilce:
From Unleash Prosperity Hotline #1441: 27 Governors Have Opted Into Trump’s School Choice Scholarships Two more states joined yesterday: New Hampshire and Colorado. Every Republican governor except for Phil Scott of Vermont has opted in. Colorado Governor Jared Polis is the lone […]
From State Rep. Craig Wilcox: Woodstock Willie, the prognosticator of prognosticators and ultimate weather predictor, made his annual appearance early this morning on the Woodstock Square, and much to the delight of the over 1,000 attendees who bundled up to attend the […]
From State Rep. Steve Reick: The Battery Farm Proposal on Behan Road: It’s Really About Data Centers This is the third installment of a series relating to a proposal to install a 600Mw Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) on 52 acres on […]
Last year interns for State Senator Darby Hill knocked on 20,000 doors to familiarize constituents with the newly-apponted legislator. It appears that interns will be doing the same thing this year. In an email Hills wrote: I am pleased to announce that […]
Sunday was the day for the Wonder Lake Sportsman’s Ice Fishing Derby. This photo was sent by a Friend of McHenry Blog:
From the JB Pritzker Administraton: Illinois Accountability Commission Hosts Second Public Hearing The Commission Releases Initial Status Report, Adopts Governor JB Pritzker’s Recommendation to Examine Role of Trump Officials, Hears Compelling Expert Testimony CHICAGO –The Illinois Accountability Commission, housed in the Illinois […]
Jim Oberweis and Catalina Lauf moved from Illinois to Florida. Why run for Congress in Illinois’ against Democratic Party incumbents in marginal districts when you can run in Florida in a solidly Republican district? Oberweis and Lauf apparently made that decision. Here […]
McHenry County Indivisible held a rally along Route 31 in McHenry on Sunday to protest federal immigration enforcement actions taking place in Illinois and Minnesota. Not many showed up. A Friend of McHenry Blog observed, “I would guess 25-30 total spread out […]
From State Rep. Sue Ness: Tuesday: Ness to Host First Town Hall of 2026 CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. – Encouraging residents from Northwest Illinois communities to share their thoughts on top issues, state Rep. Suzanne Ness, D-Carpentersville, will host a virtual town hall Tuesday to […]
From We the People, McHenry County: 2/2/26, WTP Midterm Elections Open Discussion.Join Us LIVE and on Zoom @ 6:30.Be an Informed Voter. Event: We the People of McHenry County (WTP) – Midterm Elections Open Discussion In-Person & Zoom (6:30 pm) Participation Available DATE: February […]
From the JB Pritzker Administration: New Report Highlights Disproportionate Health Risks Faced by Illinois’ Homeless Population Latest Morbidity/Mortality Report shows persons experiencing homelessness have much higher rates of hospitalizations and premature death KEY POINTS FOR MEDIA: SPRINGFIELD – The latest homeless morbidity and […]
From Jeanne Ives’ Breakthrough Ideas: People have asked my opinion on a number of races. Here is who I am voting for in the Governor’s race and why.I’m voting for Ted Dabrowski and Carrie Mendoza for Governor and Lt. Governor. I know […]
From Eric Allie of the Illinois Policy Insrtitute:
Regan Deering is in her first term in the Illinois House. She reflected on the session’s first week, including a video of her speech on the Democrats’ focusing on national concerns, rather than state issues. Regan’s Rundown on State Matters: January Issue […]
From the JB Pritzker Admnistraton: Illinois Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Application Cycle Extended to May 31, 2026 Springfield – Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Director James Jennings today announced an extension to the current Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program application cycle from […]
From by Jarett Sanchez, originally posted on Facebook January 28, 2026 What Is Going On At Dundee Township??? Another dramatic night for the Dundee Township Board of Trustees last Wednesday [January 21] as residents packed the room at the monthly regular meeting […]
From the Woodstock Police:
From the Village of Lakewood: The big game is almost here, and we’re making a night of it! Join us for our Super Bowl Buffet & Watch Party, kicking off at 5:00 PM. Buffet: 5:00 PM through halftime Beef sandwiches, baked mostaccioli, […]
From the U.S. Attorney: SUBURBAN CHICAGO MAN SENTENCED TO TWO AND A HALF YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR CONSPIRING TO STRAW PURCHASE FIREARMS ROCKFORD — A suburban Chicago man has been sentenced to two and a half years in federal prison for […]