Crystal Lake resident Joe Keegan has demonstated a deep interest in the bounary changes being considered by Crystal Lake elemenatary School District 47’s School Board. He has filed a suit seeking information that was not provided pursuant to his Freedom of Informatin […]
Found on the Lake in the Hills Village Board minutes: COST OF LIVING INCREASES For all non-represented employees, the Village’s Personnel Rules and Regulations establishes that the COLA increase may vary from year to year based on budget approval and will be […]
Here’s the reason:
Go figure. It ceetainly looks like an eondorsement to me.
From Friends of Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge: Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge to Be Featured in New Documentary RICHMOND, Illinois (October 13, 2026) – The new and expanding Hackmatack National Wildlife Refuge (Hackmatack NWR) will be the subject of a documentary scheduled for […]
The Wonder Lake Mster POA Presidenr writes of the meeting. A note from our MPOA President Ray O’Brien: On October 14, the MPOA Convention of Delegates met to consider six agenda items. Several significant decisions were made regarding MPOA leadership, the 2027 […]
The minutes of the September 22nd Fox River Grove Village Board meeting turned “Thumbs down” on the sign for the Wholesale Carpet store on Northwest Highway. APPROVAL: ORDINANCE 2026-15, VARIANCE – POLE SIGN, 502 NORTHWEST HIGHWAY President McLaughlin stated the variance request […]
McHenry County Republican Chairman Erik Hendricks has been attacked by Tom DeVore, losimg cand.oidate for Attorney General four yjears ago. Locally, he was the attroney for Brittany Colatorti when she challenged the legitimacy of the appointment of Darby Hills to replace Dan […]
From the Department of Natural Resources: Illinois sets new harvest record for youth deer hunting season SPRINGFIELD – Young hunters in Illinois set a new youth deer season harvest record with a preliminary total of 4,852 deer taken Oct. 10-12. The total […]
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One of the sites I read is Great Britain;s Telegraph. It is a staunchly conservative publication bemoaning the haplessness of Labouir Party rule and the ineffectiveness of the two righmtwing parties (Reform and Tory). In today’s critique of the Labour government there […]
Democrat Daniel Biss will be Algonquin Township’s next Member of Congress. The district is so gerrymandered that a Republican stands no chance. Biss, however, did not win McHenry County in the Demcoratic Party Primary Election. Kat Abughazaleh beat him, but came in […]
From Illnois Polilcy: Illinois gerrymandering more extreme than Missouri map rejected by Supreme Court Common metrics show Illinois’ congressional map is more skewed than a failed attempt in Missouri was. Missouri Republicans’ midcycle attempt to maximize their party’s seats in the U.S. […]
The minutes of the last McHenry County Ethics Board contain a detailed account of handling a mock case: Ethics Ordinance training and gift ban exercise The Commission took part in a mock training exercise, Case 26-03, about a complaint that a Botanical […]
From the Crystal Lake Police:
From Sue Rose’s Facebook (with her permission): I attended tonight’s MPOA delegates meeting. Here’s a synopsis: Write-in candidate Bill Rieke of Shore Hills was voted in to fill the vacant first vice president seat. He won against candidate John Kunzer. Secretary Cindy […]
McHenry County’s most populous township’s real estate assessments are available for appeal. Assessment Notices to be Posted for Algonquin Township Sign up for Email Alerts for Your Property’s Assessment WOODSTOCK, Ill. – Assessment notices will be posted online tomorrow (Saturday, Oct. 17) […]
From the minutes of the Lake in the Hills Village Board: McHenry County Board member Carolyn Campbell addressed the County’s budget gap and prioritization of RTAsales tax spending. Mrs. Campbell listed the spending priorities as follows: Due to the budget gap, funding […]
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From the Woodstock Police:
Endorsement: Syed for Illinois Senate Dist. 26, McLaughlin for Illinois House Dist. 52 From the Daily Herald Editorial Board:Voters have strong candidates to choose from in the races for state Senator in District 26, along with state representatives in Illinois House Districts […]
From the campaign of State Rep. Maerty McLaughlin: McLaughlin Challenges Governor: “Decide Public or Private Owned. Stop being Bear Polar Get This Deal Across the Goal Line” BARRINGTON, IL — Following Governor Pritzker’s remarks regarding the Chicago Bears earlier this week, State […]
Steve Willson conducted a study of Crystal Lake Mayor Haig Haleblian’sproposal for the city to buy HealthBridge. It is below.
From: the Lake n the Hills Police’ Marlowed Middle School probably has more police calls thanany other Lake in the Hills school.
From the De;partment of Natural Resourcs: IDNR awards nearly $700,000 to support stewardship of Illinois natural areas SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) today announced $697,816 in grants to support 14 grants stewardship programs managed by land trusts on […]
From the State’s Attorney: CHICAGO MAN SENTENCED TO 11 YEARS IN PRISON AFTER FORCING HIS WAY INTO WOODSTOCK HOME, ASSAULTING RESIDENT, AND THREATENING TO KILL HER McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on October 14, 2026, Christopher J. Holman, […]
The Republican candidate for McHenry County Board in Crystal Lake and part of Lake in the Hills is Dan Hickey. He is definitely conservative, while incumbent Democrat Gloria VonHof is not. Below is an indication of Von Hof’s political stance:
From the Sheriff: Sheriff’s Office Investigates Serious Crash in Union On Monday, October 12, 2026, at approximately 09:27 a.m., members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Huntley Fire Protection District, Marengo Fire & Rescue, and the Union Fire Protection District responded to […]
Here they are and, Republicans, remember President Trump is now asking supporters to vote early:
From State Treasurer Michael Frerichs: State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Honors Illinois Leaders in Celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month AIDS Foundation Chicago CEO, About Face Theatre Artistic Director, 44th Ward Chicago Alderman Among Recipients State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today hosted a celebration to […]