After Carlos Acosta, DCFS Child Protection Investigator, was convicted of one count of felony child endangerment and sentried to six months in the McHenry County Jail he appealed his conviction. In a 49-page decision, the 2nd Appellate Court upheld the sentence by […]
From The Center Square: GOP: Vandalism fueled by toxic rhetoric By Cat Barker | The Center Square (The Center Square) – The chair of the Illinois Republican Party is speaking out after a “disturbing act of vandalism” targeting a suburban GOP office, calling […]
From the U.S. Attorney: SUBURBAN CHICAGO WOMAN INDICTED FOR ALLEGEDLY DEFRAUDING MULTIPLE VICTIMS OUT OF $3.5 MILLION CHICAGO — A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a woman on fraud charges for allegedly swindling multiple victims out of at least $3.5 […]
From the Grafton Township Republican Party: Grafton Township Republican Party Announces First All‑Female Executive Committee Grafton Township, McHenry County, Illinois — The Grafton Township Republican Party is proud to announce the election of its new Executive Committee, marking a historic moment as […]
Governor Jim Thompson had a demographer who moonlighted as the owner of a Chinese restaurant. After the 1980 Census he wrote a paper and was ready to submit it for publication. But, first, it needed clearance from the Governor’s Office. He was […]
From McHenry County Clerk and Recorder Joe Tirio: County Clerk and Recorder Launches New Property FraudReferral Process New process complements existing Property Fraud Alert Program WOODSTOCK, Ill. The McHenry County Clerk and Recorder’s Office has launched a Fraud Referral and Review process, […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
From the campaign of Republican U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy: Don Tracy: Chicago Tribune Op-Ed Confirms Brandon Johnson and Juliana Stratton Are Failing to Keep Our Neighborhoods Safe CHICAGO — Chicago community organizer Ja’Mal Green’s recent op-ed in the Chicago Tribune, Don’t surrender Chicago to ‘teen takeover’ […]
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 […]