For the first time in my memory, no one filed for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer. That is a reflection of the decline of the GOP. Stepping in to fill the gap is Max Solomon, who tried to gain ballot access […]
Why? He was originally petitioning to run for Governor. When that didn’t work out and he saw that no one had filed for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer, he stepped forward. Solomon needs 5,000 write-in votes to get on the fall […]
Then, jot down March 18th from 4-6. The site of the presentation is Building D at the McHenry County Fairgrounds. The City of Woodstock and the Illinois Department of Transportation are coming together to host an open house to educate the public […]
Let’s start at the beginning. Steve Wilson wrote a letter, which you can read here: In response, John Collins wrote the following: Now comes Steve Wilson with this reoly: Willson Rebuts Collins on high cost of low income housing Mr. Collins says […]
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From the State’s Attorney: (MCHENRY COUNTY ILLINOIS 3/12/2026) – McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announces that on (3/12/2026) a McHenry County Grand Jury returned the following indictments: 2026CF000269 JACQUELINE N FEES McHenry County Sheriff’s Department 3/17/2026 10:00 AM Charges 2025CF001085 EDUARDO […]
From 11th congressional district Republican hopeful Mike Pierce: LTC (Ret) Michael Pierce: Jeff Walter needs to do his homework and learn district boundaries Pierce says opponent’s blunder underscores need for redistricting reform Naperville, IL – LTC (Ret) Michael Pierce, candidate for Congress in the […]
From the Harvard Fire Protection District: Two Injured in Route 14 Crash On March 12, 2026, at 7:24 p.m., the Harvard Fire Protection District responded to the 19000 block of Route 14 in unincorporated Harvard for a reported multi-vehicle crash with unknown […]
From McHenry County Board member John Collins (D-Crystal Lake): Response to “Low Income Housing at Luxury Prices” Mr. Wilson’s letter comparing Taylor Place’s $500,000-per-unit cost to McHenry home sale prices makes for an attention-grabbing headline, but it rests on a fundamental misunderstanding […]
For the first time in my memory, no one filed for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer. That is a reflection of the decline of the GOP. Now comes former GOP gubernatorial candidate Max Solomon be our candidate. To qualify, he needs […]
Probably indicating the McHenry County Board of Health asked for too much money is a decision to award 2025 each employee $150.
From Axious: A Wednesday cyberattack allegedly linked to Iran‑aligned hackers disrupted operations at Stryker, a major U.S. medical technology company, The Wall Street Journal reported.
This time it is by Evanston Round Table. Here are the results: The margin of error is 3.6%. The election is on March 17th. Meanwhile, Biss is running this ad:
From Illinois Policy: progressive tax comeback Three proposed amendments to the Illinois Constitution would repeal the flat income tax protection and dramatically expand the state’s authority to raise taxes. The measures would allow the state to impose a litany of taxes on […]
From the Lake in the Hills: 10:21:32 PM DRIVING UNDER INFLUENCE Ofc. Parquette 800 Block of Menominee Dr Dwyer IV, John M.; M/W; 37 years of age; Crescent Dr., Milton. Charges: RELEASED WITH NOTICE TO APPEAR
From Steve Willson: Any more low income housing like this and taxpayers will go broke! Low Income Housing at Luxury Prices A recent article in the Northwest Herald (“Workforce housing apartments debut”) lauds the opening of a “50-unit workforce housing” project in McHenry called […]
From State Senator Darby Hills: Hills on ABC Channel 7: Legislation to End Daylight Saving Daylight Saving Time began this weekend, and many families are once again adjusting to losing an hour of sleep and shifting their routines. Even losing just one […]
From the State’s Attorney: COURT GRANTS STATE’S ATTORNEY’S PETITION TO DETAIN MCHENRY MAN CHARGED WITH DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE MATERIAL McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announced today that the Honorable Judge Cynthia Lamb granted the State’s Attorney’s Office’s petition to […]
Incident #CA-26-0017 Arrest Date 03/10/2026 Arrest Time 4:45 PM Arrest Location U.S. ROUTE 14 / FIRST ST Arrestee Name POLOUSMIAK, PAVEL Sex M Race W Age 39 Street OXFORD LN LAKE ZURICH Charge Type MISDEMEANOR CITED AND RELEASED ON SCENE 03/10/2025
From The Center Square: Tax deal in ‘process of being finalized’ for $1.5 billion CSL investment in Illinois By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square (The Center Square) – A global biopharmaceutical company has announced it will invest $1.5 billion for a new manufacturing […]
From the U.S. Attorney: California Attorney Guilty of Federal Contempt Charge for Failing To Ensure Distribution of Settlement Funds to Relatives of Victims of Lion Air Flight 610 CHICAGO — A California attorney pleaded guilty today in Chicago to a criminal contempt […]
From Illinois House Republicans and the Illinois Policy Institute: Press conference: Illinois must review higher education funding as enrollment cliff nears CHICAGO (March 10, 2026) — Illinois is losing students and talent as enrollment at its public universities declines and nearly half […]
From the Huntley Fire Protection District: Brush Fire Burns Marshland, Damages Home on Steeplechase On March 9, 2026, at 1:14 p.m., the Huntley Fire Protection District was dispatched to the 400 block of Steeplechase Way for a reported brush fire. Firefighters arrived […]
McHenry County College’s nursing program was ranked Number 1 out of 112 the State of Illinois by Nursing Explorer. 98.8 % was the score for MCC students. The state average NCLEX pass rate in 2025 was 85.9%. The article points to a […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: The Senate Republican Caucus has launched a new podcast called “Illinois Insider.” The podcast tackles Illinois’ most pressing issues and includes casual conversations with legislators who discuss topics and recommended solutions in an easy-to-understand way. Shortly after […]
For the first time in my memory, no one filed for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer. That is a reflection of the decline of the GOP. Now comes former GOP gubernatorial candidate Max Solomon be our candidate. To qualify, he needs […]
From the Campaign of Mike Pierce: LTC (Ret) Michael Pierce Calls for passage of the SAVE ACT Naperville, IL – LTC (Ret) Michael Pierce, candidate for Congress in the 11th District, says one of the most important rights of Americans is the right to […]
From The Center Square: The Bottom Half of a Story on the Struggle to Find Skilled Employees Features McHenry County Woman By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square An Illinois machine shop owner suggested that the “hole” in manufacturing could get worse when […]
The best quote from the Appellate Court decision overruling Circuit Judge Sara Ellis follows: She “effectively established the district court as the supervisor of all Executive Branch activity in the city of Chicago.” Continuing the slap down: “It enjoined all law enforcement […]