Motorcyclists Dead after Van Doesn’t Yield to Motorcyclist at River and Miller Roads in McHenry

[Correction made in headline thanks to reader comment.] A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office: Sheriff’s Office Investigates Double Fatal Motorcycle Crash A 49-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, both of Carpentersville, died Sunday following a mini-van versus … Continue reading

Melissa Bean Earmark Requests

It’s long, but I thought you might be interested in what 8th District Democrat is asking be included in next year’s congressional budget. I have included the whole district so that you can get an idea of how McHenry County … Continue reading

Illinois Transportation and Housing and Urban Development Congressional Earmarks – Part 1

There are pages and pages of Illinois congressional earmarks in this year’s Transportation and Housing and Urban Development budgets. These were found because Taxpayers for Common Sense scanned the pork pages and posted them on its web site. Unfortunately, it … Continue reading

Photo Red Light Systems in Lake in the Hills and West Dundee

Both Lake in the Hills and West Dundee are looking at red light camera systems. Both are touting them as ways to increase traffic safety. Bolingbrook reported accidents at one intersection were cut by 40% over a six-month period, according … Continue reading

Photo Red Light Systems in Lake in the Hills and West Dundee

Both Lake in the Hills and West Dundee are looking at red light camera systems. Both are touting them as ways to increase traffic safety. Bolingbrook reported accidents at one intersection were cut by 40% over a six-month period, according … Continue reading