Non-participation in the democratic process in action. From Wirepoints Mark Glennon: So-called voter education group — League of Women Voters — says don’t attend, engage or watch State of Union speech “Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.” League of Women Voters claims to serve those goals […]
A brushfire probably caused by someone’s not putting out a burn pile was linked to climate change by WBBM-TV in a story about the 10-acre Burton’s Bridge event. CBS covered the fiery car crash in Bull Valley as well. WMAQ-TV also recognized […]
From Republican Congressman Ray LaHood: LaHood Statement on President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress Washington, D.C. – Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) issued the following statement after President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress. “Tonight, President Trump laid out an inspiring vision to capitalize on the […]
I woke up this morning thinking about President Donald Trump’s address to Congress and the American people. It wasn’t about what he said, but what he didn’t talk about. Trump never mentioned sanctuary cities. Considering his criticism in the past, I find […]
From McHenry County: Randall Road Phase 2 work is starting Work has begun on the second and final phase of the Randall Road Improvement Project. This week, crews will be installing a temporary traffic signal at Miller Road, and next week, workers […]
From the State’s Attorney: DOUGLAS ENDERS SENTENCED TO EIGHT YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR KIDNAPPING The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that Douglas Enders, 44, of McHenry, Illinois was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of […]
At least that is my take.
From the State’s Attorney: JOEL W. TYNIS SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that Joel Tynis, 38, of Holiday Hills, Illinois, […]
From The Nunda Township Rural Fire Protection District: Firefighters Battle Large Overnight Brush Fire On March 4, 2025, at 1:28 a.m., the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District was dispatched to the 2000 block of Davis Avenue for a reported brush fire near […]
From State Rep. Tomeber: Rep. Weber Honors Charlene Wexler for her Induction into the Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame FOX LAKE, IL… State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) recently hosted the Acting Director of the Illinois Department on Aging, Mary Killough, to […]
From a press release from State Rep. Ann Williams: Representative Ann Williams and environmental and consumer advocates will introduce the Clean and Reliable Grid Affordability Act (SB2473/HB3779) – legislation that addresses urgent challenges facing our electric grid while also prioritizing affordability for […]
From McHenry County: McHenry County Department of Health announces 6th Annual Operation Dropbox, expands to include Lake County Health Department MCHENRY COUNTY, IL – The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is excited to announce the 6th annual Operation Dropbox, a donation drive […]
From State Rep. Dan Ugaste: Audit shows Pritzker Administration vastly underestimated the cost of immigrant healthcare program. On Wednesday, the Illinois Auditor General released the results of an audit of the Health Benefits for Immigrant Seniors and Adults programs, (HBIS and HBIA or Medicaid for […]
Do you wish you had a faster, cheaper way to travel about McHenry? For as little as $1.25 or free there are multiple bus routes, not just Dial-a-Ride, but buses that come and go hourly and start and stop at many locations, […]
First brought to the attention of residents of McHenry County residents by Algonquin Township Road Commissioner Andrew Gasser, our state’s ranking as the second highest state as far as real estate taxes go continues. The number used includes property taxes on homes […]
From Congressman Ray LaHood’s office: LaHood, Gottheimer Urge U.S. Governors to Ban DeepSeek from Government Devices Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) – a member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Select Committee on China – joined […]
The Lakewood Village Board was scheduled to pass an ordinance purporting to allow them discounts when they golf at certain supposedly off-peak times at RedTail Golf Course, the taxpayer-owned links. Accompanying Ordinance 2025- (04) is this from Village Manager Jean Heckman: A […]
From the Woodstock Police: Date Occurred: 2/22/2025Arrest Date (if different from date of incident): Same. Sex: M Race: W Age: 22Location: 100 N. BENTON ST.Name: BERRELES, EDUARDO J.Address: SHEN ANDOAH DR., CARPENTERSVILLECharge: DUI – 2 CTS.Charge: WRONG WAY DRIVING / EXP. REGISTRATIONCharge: […]
From the Illinois Policy Institute’s cartoonist Eric Allie:
I’d nominate former President Barack Obama’s Presidential Monument the ugliest of all. Now, Jack’s Substack (Jack Cashill) has an article about its faulty construction. The piece goes into depth concerning what happens with DEI is more important than competence and turns some […]
You can listen to the interview here. U.S. Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL 16) joins John Williams to talk about a wide variety of issues including the economy, the impact of tariffs, immigration, how DOGE is making cuts to the federal government, how his constituents […]
From the Huntley Police:
Algonquin Township Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky doesn’t only join demonstrations in Washington. She was in Chicago last week. Schakowsky Joins Environmental Protection Agency Workers at Daley Plaza Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk do not care about our federal workers. They want to […]
The minutes from January 8, 2025, for the Administrative Services Committee: Resolution Authorizing an Updated Employment Agreement for the County Administrator Pulled for discussion by Mr. Kunkle. There was no reflection on the county’s work or achievements, but concerns arose about how […]
From Brewster Rockit: Space Guy:
Found on Sunburn, a Florida email: Lobbyists Report Earnings Lobby firms have filed their final compensation reports for 2024, capping a year in which the state’s top-tier firms broke revenue records. It was a tight race for the top spot in Florida […]
Found at Huntley Road & Square Barn near the McHenry County line: Had Enough? VOTE NO Kane County Retail Tax April 1, 2025 KaneCountSpeaks.com Paid for by People of Kane County
From the Huntley Police Department Facebook page: The Huntley Police Department received information of a suspicious incident at Huntley High School at approximately 7:48 this morning after weathered spent shell casings were turned into the School Resource Officer. Out of an abundance […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Suburban Chicago Tax Professional Sentenced to More Than Ten Years in Federal Prison for Stealing Client and Investor Funds CHICAGO — A suburban Chicago tax professional who fraudulently obtained more than $2.5 million from clients and investors under […]
A second meeting was called because Darby Hills did not a public record of being a Republican. State law required the replacement be a Republican. From one who was on the Zoom call for the do-over meeting to select Dan McConchie’s replacement […]