From the U.S. Attorney: TWO FOREIGN NATIONALS INDICTED IN CHICAGO AS PART OF $10 MILLION HEALTH CARE FRAUD SCHEME CHICAGO — Two foreign nationals participated in a $10 million scheme to fraudulently bill Medicare and private insurers for nonexistent health care services, […]
From the Huntley Fire Protection District: Crash Sends Vehicle into Pond in Del Webb On Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9:45 a.m., the Huntley Fire Protection District and Huntley Police Department responded to the area of W. River Park Drive and Del Webb […]
From the Huntley Police Department: Child Sexual Abuse Materials Arrest The Huntley Police Department announces the arrest of John T. Ruffalo (20 years old) of the 10800 block of Grand Canyon Ave, Huntley, IL, on 17 counts of possession and distribution of […]
McHenry County Clerk & Recorder Joe Tirio had a bit more than $39,700 in his Political Action Committee as of the end of 2025. He is facing Democrat Bill McNeese. McNeese is on the ballot for Democratic Party Precinct Committeeperson in Crystal […]
From the Huntley Fire Protection District: Brush Fire Along Route 47 On Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 11:47 a.m., the Huntley Fire Protection District was dispatched to the 8400 block of North Route 47 for a reported brush fire with a wood […]
From State Rep. Dan Ugaste: Year-to-year unemployment rate increased in 11 of Illinois’ 12 metro areas From December 2024 to December 2025, Illinois’ overall unemployment rate rose from 4.3% to 4.8% when counted by metro area. This increase hit every metro area except […]
From State Rep. Dan Ugaste: Tax Your Campfires? When it comes to staying warm, some Illinois House Democrats seem determined to make it as expensive as possible. First came their massive energy rate hike last fall. Now, Representative Briel is proposing legislation […]
From the U.S. Attorney: FOREIGN NATIONAL RESIDING IN CHICAGO SUBURB INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY BRINGING ILLEGAL ALIENS INTO UNITED STATES AND FORCING THEM TO WORK CHICAGO — A foreign national residing in a Chicago suburb has been indicted in federal court for allegedly […]
From McHenry County: Regional Office of Education Seeking Sponsors for 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee WOODSTOCK, Ill. – The McHenry County Regional Office of Education is seeking generous, community-minded sponsors to help send the winner of the McHenry County Regional Spelling Bee […]
From the Coroner: McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office was contacted on February 10, 2026, by Kenosha County Sheriff’s Office to investigate the death of Jose Angel Gonzalez, age 50 of Twin Lakes. The decedent’s vehicle was discovered […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From 9th District Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky comes this press release about what she got in the budget. McHenry County governments received about 25% of it. Schakowsky Delivers $12.5 Million to Improve Infrastructure, Schools, and Public Safety Across 9th District WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. […]
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Found in Illinois Politico is a report on a proposal to created a “commemorative” holiday to honor Emmett Till: Remembering Emmett: State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet has introduced House Bill 4323 to designate July 25 — the birthday of Emmett Till — as a commemorative holiday. The measure […]
From the campaign of Marty Mohr for County Board: From Facebook Come This “Endorsement Alert” There’s no greater compliment than being supported by those you have worked with! I’m humbled to share that my colleagues on the Marengo Park District Board of […]
The McHenry County Board’s Transportation Committee voted to turn over Fleming Road, which runs north-south through Bull Valley to the village. This is the second time Fleming Road has made the committee. The first was when village caught wind of the possibility […]
Local municipalities and counties get a share of the Motor Fuel Tax. They also get a share of the Income Tax. There are no strings attached to the income tax sharing. But, municipalities and counties have to play “Mother, May I?” in […]
Take a look at the green areas in the map below: All are natural areas owned by the McHenry County Conservation District. If MCCD has come out against the project, that news has not reached mt eyes. The proposed location is 1.3 […]
Fom the Woodstock Frie/Rescue Department: Dean Street Closed After Utility Pole Crash On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 12:44 p.m., the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the 4300 block of Gayle Drive for a reported vehicle crash with entrapment. Crews arrived a short […]
From the U.S. Attorney: SUBURBAN CHICAGO TAX PREPARER INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY PREPARING MORE THAN 25 FRAUDULENT TAX RETURNS CHICAGO — A woman has been indicted in federal court for allegedly preparing more than 25 fraudulent tax returns for clients of her […]
From the Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs: The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Announces Illinois Lottery Veterans’ Cash Grants Recipients Springfield, IL – Today, the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) announced nearly $1 million in grants to support organizations providing vital […]
From the McHenry County Health Department: McHenry County Department of Health launches interactive naloxone access points map MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is proud to announce the launch of an interactive map showing locations throughout McHenry […]
From the U.S. Attorrney VIOLENT SEX TRAFFICKER SENTENCED TO 28 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON DENNIS WILLIAMS used threats, violence, drugs, and other coercive means to force five victims to engage in commercial sex. Williams often restrained or assaulted the victims to force […]
From the mailbox in current Congressman Bill Foster’s district:
From State Senator Don DeWitte: Senator Don DeWitte Introduces Legislation to Prioritize Accessible Parks for Illinois Families West Dundee, IL — Senator Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) has introduced legislation to ensure Illinois park funding reaches the greatest number of children and families, particularly […]
From the campaign for McHenry County Board of Marengo Parkl Board President Marty Mohr: Found on Facebook As President of the Marengo Park District, I’ve always believed that local government works best when we stop protecting “turf” and start protecting the taxpayers. […]
From the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountabilityj SUMMARY Illinois’ economy weakened in the second half of 2025, with trade policy changes dealing a disproportionate blow to manufacturing-dependent parts of the state. The pace of year-over-year job and income growth is behind […]
From JB Pritzker: Trump Administration Denies Illinois FEMA Appeal for Major Disaster Declaration SPRINGFIELD – The Trump Administration through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has officially denied the State of Illinois’ appeal for a major disaster declaration following severe storms, straight-line winds, and flooding […]