It’s the header for Matt Tabaii’s weekly discussion of events with Walter Kirn. The video is behind a pay wall, but the text before reads, America This Week, December 06, 2024: “The Immaculate Pardon” A trial balloon floats presidential pardons no one […]
The assault gun case Second Amendment folks won in Downstate Illinois’ Federal Court has been stayed by the local Appellate Court, pending appeal. See Sun-Times article for further details.
When Kathy Keefe took office I was impressed that she didn’t put her name on the office window. That said to me that she was self-confident and modest. As i looked at the first press release from newly-sworn in McHenry County State’s […]
From the States Attorney: JACOB A. MAINS SENTENCED TO 8 YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR AGGRAVATED DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on November 19, 2024, Jacob A. Mains, 25, of Belvidere, was […]
From the Kane County Republican Party: Kane County GOP Demands Accountability, Highlights Election Integrity Concerns Over Suppressed Media Reporting St. Charles, IL – The Kane County Republican Central Committee today raised serious concerns about the media’s handling of information related to the […]
From the State’s Attorney: MATTHEW K. VODNANSKY SENTENCED TO EIGHT YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR PREDATORY CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT On November 25, 2024, Matthew K. Vodnansky, a 41-year-old male from Fox Lake, was sentenced to 8 years in the […]
Black Box ad from Crystal Lake High School District155:
Black Box ad for Prairie Grove Grade School District 46
From The Committee on Committees recommendation comes the following:
From the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability, a legislative agency: Employment Compared to October 2019 [In] A comparison of employment growth since before the COVID-19 pandemic…Illinois has grown more slowly than the nation as a whole,… Since October 2019, U.S. employment […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Operations Manager at McCormick Place in Chicago Charged With Pocketing Kickbacks From Snowplow Vendor CHICAGO — An operations manager at McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago has been indicted on federal fraud charges for allegedly pocketing kickbacks from […]
Black Box ad from Marengo:
From State Rep. Suzanne Ness: Representative Suzanne Ness’ Dedication Recognized Crystal Lake, Ill. – State Representative Suzanne Ness, D-Crystal Lake, is set to begin her third term among community accolades. Rep. Ness was named the 2024 Metro West Legislature of the Year; […]
From the State’s Attorney: DAVID W. FLYNN SENTENCED TO 15 YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR 3 COUNTS OF SEXUAL RELATIONS WITHIN FAMILIES The McHenry County States Attorney’s office announces that on November 15, 2024, David W. Flynn, of Chicago, […]
If past is prologue, the McHenry County Board will again decide not to minimize its property tax take in 2026. I base that statement on the recommendations for those serving on the Finance Committee this term. Those recommended to serve on the […]
Published on September 11th, this Black Box ad for the McHenry County Conservation District cost $587. The operating fund will be hiked 44.5%.
In an article on documentary films made by Chicagoans, the Chicago Sun-Times includes “The Last Republican.” [This] documentary follows former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger as he battles to hold former President Donald Trump accountable for the Jan. 6, 2023, insurrection at the […]
Under the Property Tax Cap law, local non-Home Rule units of government cannot increase their tax levies by more than the increase in the Cost of Living. Even though Woodstock is a Home Rule unit, it is adhering to this year’s limit […]
From a November 22nd Lake in the Hills Police report comes this information:
From the McHenry County Self-Storage Association: The Honorable Mayor HaleblianCrystal Lake City Council Members100 West WoodstockCrystal Lake, Il 60014 Subject: Request for Additional Time to Review the Proposed Self-Storage Tax Dear Mayor Haleblian and Esteemed Members of the City Council, We are […]
Not infuriated…frustrated. And from the Editorial Page:
As with the Burton Township Town Fund, no Black Box ad was required because the levy increase sought is less than what is allowed by law Citizens are being told the amount, however. It is 2%. .
Black Box ad from the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District:
Burton Township is requesting the same property tax levy as last yet. Because the amount is less than 5%, no Black Box ad is required by state law. Nevertheless, a notice was placed in the Northwest Herald.
Black Box ad for Marengo High School District 154:
From the Chicago Tribune article on storage batteries: There isn’t enough supply to meet demand. An influx of power-hungry data centers and the steady flow of industry back to Illinois are colliding with delays in getting renewable energy projects on the grid. […]
Algonquin Township Supervisor did something observers have never seen before at an Algonquin Township Board meeting in November. He made a phone call in the middle of the meeting. Initially, the Freedom of Information Officer reported there were no such records, but, […]
Noteworthy is the breadth of the pardon President Biden issued his son: Not only did the president pardon Hunter for the gun and tax charges for which he awaits sentencing, but for every other crime he “committed or may have committed or […]
When I served on the Illinois House Prison Reform Committee, I repeatedly chastized prison officials for allowing drugs to get behind the walls. The drugs either came in with the guards, visitors or vendors, I figured. I was also told at one […]
From the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department:Structure Fire – 5024 Meadowlark Ct, Crystal Lake IL 60012 Structure Fire – 5024 Meadowlark Ct, Crystal Lake IL 60012 Crystal Lake, IL – The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded to a reported structure fire […]