From Crystal Lake Grade School District 47: Immigration Concerns We recognize the concerns our families and staff may have due to recent changes in immigration policies and the possibility of mass deportations. District 47 is dedicated to keeping our schools a safe, […]
McHenry County GOPAC’s speaker at its February 21, 2025, fundraiser is not merely the daughter-in-lawof President Donald Trump. Now she is also a host of a Saturday Night Show on Fox News. McHenry County GOPAC and Citizens to Elect Joe Tirio Announce […]
The shooting site is 2807 W, Justen Road is in unincorporated area south of McHenry. The filming paperwork says “The Lottery” is the working title of the film, which is being ;produced by Jackpot Jeopardy LLC. $30,000 is bring paid the property’s […]
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From State Rep. Steve Reick: Homeschoolers: Big Brother is Watching You Hot Topic of the Week: Dems Try to Put the Clamps on Homeschoolers Before the COVID school closures and radical curriculum mandates, Illinois law recognized the rights of parents to homeschool […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan Convicted on Federal Conspiracy and Bribery Charges CHICAGO — A federal jury in Chicago today convicted former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives MICHAEL J. MADIGAN on conspiracy […]
The Illinois House Republican Organization issued a statement lauding the jury’s decision to convict Madigan, calling it a “wake-up call for the majority party to finally dismantle Madigan’s corrupt machine.” The group cited 13 Democratic state lawmakers who have accepted campaign contributions […]
From State Rep. Joe Sosnowki: After Madigan guilty verdict, Rep. Sosnowski calls for Stronger Ethics Laws ROCKFORD, Ill. – State Representative Joe Sosnowski, R-Rockford, expected the verdict in the high-profile federal court case against former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. Today, a […]
My wife was a sophomore at Maria Catholic High School when Mike Madigan first ran for office. Madigan’s office was across the street from the high school. .The high school girls were encouraged to help with his campaign. “Mikie” was a good […]
From Algonquin Township’s Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: Social Security Fairness Act On January 5th, 2025, President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law! This bipartisan legislation eliminates the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduces Social Security benefits for workers who receive […]
With the Algonquin and Nunda Township Republican Primary Elections coming…
McHenry County GOPAC’s speaker at its February 21, 2025, fundraiser is not merely the daughter-in-law of President Donald Trump. Now she is also a host of a Saturday Night Show on Fox News. McHenry County GOPAC and Citizens to Elect Joe Tirio […]
From a letter by Steve Willson from November:L RTA to Rockford will cost taxpayers millions Local officials are celebrating the RTA’s planned Rockford line. Here are relevant facts concerning that line. Amortize the $275 million budgeted cost over 30 years and the […]
Here is his statement: While I respect President Trump’s authority under the United States Constitution to pardon who he sees fit, pardoning Governor Rod Blagojevich was a mistake. “Former Governor Blagojevich has a clear and documented record of egregious corruption and has […]
From the U.S. Attorney: High-Ranking Member of Sinaloa Cartel Charged in Chicago with Drug Conspiracy CHICAGO — A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted a high-ranking member of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico on a drug conspiracy charge for allegedly manufacturing […]
From State Senato Craig wilcox: Mary Ann’s Law Would Require Extensive Investigation for Suicides That May Have Been Murders Last week I filed legislation designed to improve police training on identifying homicides that may have been staged to look like suicides. The bill, known […]
Some of those praising President Donald Trump’s pardon of corrupt ex-Governor Rod Blagojevich do so on the grounds that there are many worse offenders who have gotten lower sentences. When one considers the minimum sentence that former Alderman Ed Burke received and […]
From The Center Square: Illinois circuit judge finds FOID for firearms in home unconstitutional By Greg Bishop | The Center Square (The Center Square) – A White County Illinois judge has found the state’s Firearms Owner’s ID card unconstitutional when enforced against someone possessing […]
From Algonquin Township’s Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: Schakowsky Demands Answers at Treasury Department Billionaire Elon Musk was not elected by the American people. He has illegally accessed our private information and thinks he can decide if you get your Social Security check or […]
From the Rockford Register-Star: It was an outrage when President Trump commuted Rod Blagojevich’s sentence. Now, reports are circulating that Trump will pardon the crook. He is a rat who should still be a cage.
From the Marengo Police: At approximately 11:20 PM on Friday, February 7, 2025, at East Grant Highway, the Marengo Police Department arrested Dylan M. Abbott, 32, of East Grant Highway , Marengo, for the following allegedoffense(s); Dylan M. Abbott was transferred to […]
From Unleash Prosperity Hotline #1199: Is Illinois America’s Next Bankrupt Blue State? Illinois Governor J.D. Pritzker told reporters this week the big goal of his February 19 State of the State speech will be this message: speech. “If we balance the budget […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: 99-Years Young Former State Rep. DeLoris Doederlein Honored at Kane County Republicans Lincoln Day Dinner Feb 8 DeLoris Doederlein (R, East Dundee) was recognized and addressed the packed event in Batavia last night. On stage […]
From State Senator Don DeWitte: DeWitte Fights for Taxpayer Transparency on Non-Citizen Spending With Illinois facing a $3.2 billion budget deficit, this year I am a co-sponsor of legislation that demands greater transparency regarding taxpayer dollars spent on programs for illegal immigrants. Senate […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: Funk has selected candidates for Township Trustee who will not challenge what he wants to do, unlike rhe current women on the Township Board.
From Algonquin Township’s Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: Schakowsky Stands with Federal Workers Trump bragged about how he was going to bring jobs back to America. Instead, he is taking jobs away. Our federal workers care for our veterans, fight back against climate change, […]
From the McHenry County Clerk’s website: Prairie Grove Comm Consol Dist #46, Member of the Board of Education Vote for 4
From the Marengo Police: At approximately 2:45 PM on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 7th Circle, Marengo, the Marengo Police Department arrested Anna Davis, 34, of 7th Circle, Marengo, for the following alleged offense; Cruel Treatment to Animal. Anna Davis was cited […]
The Wall Street Journal ran a story about Eastern Illinois counties tht have voted they want to leave Illinois and be included in the State of Indiana. That will not happen, of course, because permission would be required from the Illinois General […]
From Algonquin Township’s Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky: Schakowsky Protests Potential Cuts to Department of Education For Trump and Musk, billionaire tax breaks are more urgent than teaching kids to read or count. They put profits first and your children last.