From Eric Allie of Illinois Polilcy:
From John Lopez: Both Jim Oberweis and Catalina Lauf in Serious Contention as Fundraising Success Draws Attacks from Leading Candidate A new poll the first week of August shows Catalina Lauf surging in Southwest Florida’s Congressional District 19 (FL-19):. H When we […]
Computers are not included. Phooey. The reduction n sales tax (one still gets h it with locl sales taxes) begins on August 7, 2026, and ending at the close of business August 16, 2026, Sales Tax Holiday – Qualifying Items Clothing Footwear School supplies […]
House Speaker Chris Welch is in damage control mode. He has appointed a committee to bring forth reform suggestions. The members include Crystal Lake Democrat Sue Ness. The others are state Reps. A Daily Herald story Frday described the group as All […]
From the Sheriff: ‘Speeding Catches Up With You’: McHenry County Sheriff’s Office releases speed enforcement numbers Woodstock, IL – McHenry County Sheriff’s Office conducted a focused traffic safety campaign July 7 – Aug. 1, 2026, to remind motorists that “Speeding Catches Up […]
From the U.S. Attorney: ILLEGAL ALIEN WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT CONVICTION SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON FOR UNLAWFULLY RE-ENTERING UNITED STATES AFTER DEPORTATION CHICAGO — An illegal alien with a sexual assault conviction has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for unlawfully re-entering […]
Fom the U.S. Attorney: Illegal Alien Sentenced to Two and a Half Years in Federal Prison for Firing Shots Near Border Patrol Agents During Operation Midway Blitz in Chicago CHICAGO — An illegal alien has been sentenced to two and a half […]
From the Health department: McHenry County Department of Health investigating increase in cyclosporiasis cases MCHENRY COUNTY, IL –The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is investigating an increase in reported cases of cyclosporiasis in McHenry County. Since June 25, the MCDH has […]
Frmo McHenry Police: MCHENRY POLICE INVESTIGATE FIREARM INCIDENT On Friday, August, 2026 at approximately 4:15 P.M., the McHenry Police Department responded to a residence in the 3200 block of Hunter Path, McHenry, for a reported disturbance and possible shots fired. The police […]
At th intersection of Routes 31 and 176 I saw signs foe Donna Kurtz for Treasurer and Joe Tirio for County Clerk. And it looks like Republican County Boaed candidate Niko Kanakaris is putting up signs.
From Richard Rostron of The Response: Lazy Lefts are accidents waiting to happen, and apparently happening I call them Lazy Lefts. I don’t do them myself but I’ve seen many of them from other drivers. In fact, I’ve narrowly avoided accidents with […]
Found on Facebook:
From the IL 10th Republican Wrap-Up: Stop Waiting to Win and Start Learning How WRITTEN by Keith Brin Let’s start with an uncomfortable truth: The Illinois Republican Party isn’t losing because Democrats are smarter. It isn’t losing simply because of Chicago. It […]
Frm McHenry PPolice: John Birk, Chief of Police of the McHenry Police Department, announced today the arrest of an adult male as a result of investigations into their felonious conduct. On August 6th, 2026, KISHAUN C. DAVIS, (DOB: 10/22/2003) age 22, of […]
At 5:22 this email arrived from McHenry Police: Mchenry Police Department is currently involved in police activity in the Mchenry Shores Subdivision.
From Woodstock Police Chief John Lileb Woodstock Police Department Releases Speed Enforcement Numbers Woodstock, IL – The Woodstock Police Department conducted a traffic safety campaign throughout the month of July reminding motorists to slow down to save lives. The speed enforcement effort […]
From the Illinois Freedom Caucus: IL Freedom Caucus: IL Democrats have learned nothing since disgraced former Speaker Mike Madigan went to jail Springfield, IL – A special House Committee convened today to investigate the federal charges State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) is a […]
Ray Hanania:asks, “Why should voters vote for Giannoulias for Secretary of State? “It doesn’t matter that he avoided all the controversy that followed him from his banking days when his dad set him up to monitor loans and departments that he screwed […]
From the August repoet of the Commission on Government Forecasting & Accountability:
Found in the monthly report of the Commission on Government Forecasting & Accountability: “Overall government spending and investment declined 0.8%. Federal spending fell 4.1%, led by a 12.9% drop in nondefense spending. BEA indicated that much of the decline in federal nondefense […]
From the Village of Lakewood: Huntley Rd will be closed between Bard Rd & Lakeview Ave in Crystal Lake due to a vehicle accident. It will be closed until ComEd can make repairs to a damaged utility pole. Another alert will be […]
From the Sheriff: August 6, 2026 On August 5, at about 1:00 p.m., the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, the Crystal Lake Police Department, and the Crystal Lake Fire Department responded to a crash involving a car and an electric bike on Walkup […]
Found in the Cape Coral News is information about how former local congressional candidates Jim Oberweis and Catalina Lauf–both unsuccessful–are being attacked for their recent residency along with other transplants. This is the district which Byron Donalds is stepping down to run […]
From State Senator Craig Wilcox: Senator Wilcox, Representative Reick to Co-Host Free Community Shred Event and Food Drive in Woodstock WOODSTOCK, IL – State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) and State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) are once again partnering to help residents protect themselves […]
From the Village of Algonquin: Willoughby Farms Park Redevelopment Officially Underway Groundbreaking marks start of transformative park improvements supported by state and local investment ALGONQUIN, IL – The Village of Algonquin officially marked the beginning of the Willoughby Farms Park redevelopment with […]
Found on the Chicago Tribuen email: Charges Against Congressional Candidate Who Won McHenry County Dismissed The U.S. Attorney in Chicago seems to be saying, “No harm, no foul.” But, this prosecution during an intense political campaign in the 9th congressional district is […]
I’ve found some treasures at the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County used (OK, re-cycled) book store in the old Montgomery Wards next to the Courthouse. Today came an email announcing its closure on September 19th. The other store, on Williams Street in […]
From State Senator Darby Hills: On ABC 7 Eyewitness News: Senator Hills Highlights Need for Statewide E-Bike Safety Standards I joined ABC 7 Eyewitness News with Tanja Babich to discuss SB 3484, legislation I co-sponsored to bring common-sense safety standards to e-bikes […]
From State Senator Chris Balkema: More Spending Should Mean Better Results Illinois continues to spend more on education than almost every other state in the country. I n fact, our state now spends nearly $25,000 per student, ranking 7th highest nationwide. As someone who strongly supports investing in […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: House Speaker’s Calls for Supplemental CPS Funding Ignites Debate Over Fairness House Speaker Chris Welch recently pledged to lead an effort during the fall veto session to provide additional state funding for Chicago Public Schools (CPS), renewing […]