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 […]
From the State’s Attorney: KRUSSEL STABLES OWNER DETAINED ON CHARGES OF AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE AND CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi Freese announces that on February 6, 2026, the Honorable Judge Cynthia Lamb granted the State’s petition to deny […]
The Chicago Tribune focused on its Editorial Board’s opinions for the 8th Congressional District today. Endorsed was Jennifer Davis the Republican primary and Melissa Bean in the Democrat’s. About Bean, they wrote in part: We think returning Bean, 64, to the seat […]
From the campaign of Republican U.S. Senate hopeful Don Tracy: Don Tracy Earns Endorsements from Republican and Grassroots Leaders Across Illinois SPRINGFIELD — U.S. Senate candidate Don Tracy’s US Senate campaign demonstrated its growing momentum with a series of endorsements from Republican county […]
From state Senators Craig Wilcox and Don DeWitte: In response to the dramatic rise in domestic violence-related deaths in Illinois, I am championing a legislative package to help protect victims by strengthening enforcement of protective orders and providing more options for detainment […]
Those opposing the battery farm proposed south of Prairie Grove and north of Oakwood Hills and someone east of the Prairie Grove School down Route 176 have a petition, the contents of which as of Monday morning at 9:23 AM follow: Stop […]
Never heard of it? This cartoon from the Saturday Evening Post prompted this article. Well, back in 1966 when I ran for McHenry County Treasurer I campaign against the Personal Property Tax. It was the most hated tax at the time. My […]
From Illinois Policy Institute Eric Allie:
From the Chicago Tribune:
And, by long, I mean very long. The Tribune article centers on whether the gerrymandered district will still be a Jewish district after the fall (rally spring) election. And, for once, Kat Abughazaleh didn’t get her picture in it. But she and […]
And, according to the Daily Herald, that $300,000 is “to restore wetland and prairie habitat along Silver Creek in Cary.” The 850 acres is a McHenry County Conservation District property.
Crystal Lake Park Board President Fred Tiesenga’s brother Edward was invited to give a present to the Board. Charged with conflict of interest the President pointed out that his brother was not charging for sharing information his firm Statisnostics produced. From Jeanne […]
We’re proud to join the McHenry County Economic Development Corp. in introducing its 2026 Board of Directors! This year’s board brings together a dynamic group of leaders, representing the public and private sectors, who are committed to advancing economic growth across McHenry […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police:
When our family moved to Crystal Lake, in 1958 we were surprised tht there was not a county health department. In Talbot County where we lived in Maryland, my parents couldn’t remember when there wasn’t one. It was not until 1965, one […]
From the State’s Attorney: JUDGE SENTENCES BELVIDERE MAN TO THIRTY-SIX YEARS IN PRISON AFTER BEING FOUND GUILTY BY A JURY OF PREDATORY CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT OF CHILD McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on February 6, 2026, Jesus Zepeda, […]
A cartoon today brought back memories of a committee someone(s) did not want me on. All the public university presidents testified before the House Appropriations Committee on Higher Education. I was astounded that they bragged about the six-year graduation rate. Having graduated […]
From the Jennifer Davis for Congress committee:
From the State’s Attorney: MCHENRY WOMAN SENTENCED TO FOURTEEN YEARS IN DUI CRASH THAT KILLED 24-YEAR-OLD MAN IN ISLAND LAKE McHenry County State’s Attorney Randi L. Freese announces that on February 5, 2026, Christine S. Eilers, 51, of McHenry, Illinois was sentenced […]
The court order from the Appellate Court on Severino’s appeal from a DuPage Circuit Judge rejecting his appeal to appear on the Republican primary ballot: Severino sent this email to me yesterday: The case was filed in bad faith. We had the […]
From The Center Square: WATCH: Senate Dems: ‘We in Illinois need to tax’ (The Center Square) – Illinois Senate Democrats are pushing for higher taxes on digital advertising, billionaires and corporations. At the Illinois Capitol this week, senators announced their plans for […]
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From the Coroner: McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Michael Rein, announced that his office was contacted on December 31, 2025 to investigate a motor vehicle accident that occurred around the 17000 block on Rt. 173 in unincorporated Harvard. The vehicle was on fire, […]