From the Lake in the Hills Police: 5/8/2025 11:21:00 AM POSSESSION OF CHILD . PORNOGRAPHY, 400 Block of Danbury Cir. Jones, Maxwell R.; M/B; 23 years of age; Danbury Cir., Lake in the Hills5 Charges: TURNED OVER TO MCHENRY COUNTY JAIL
Back when he was State Senator, Kirk Dillard led the effort that resulted in our RTA sales tax being tripled for McHenry County residents. It went from one-quarter of one percent to three-quarters of one percent. One-quarter of one percent of that […]
From the Marengo Police: At approximately 12:40 AM on Thursday, May 8, 2025, in the 500 Block of 7th Circle, the Marengo Police Department arrested Jennifer E. Reher, 50, of 7th Circle, Marengo, for the following alleged offense(s); DUI-Alcohol, Aggravated DUI-License Revoked […]
Lots of people are seeking to be appointed to the MCCD Board. = = = = = The County Board has applicants with widely diverse backgrounds and skill sets. Ona personal note, as someone who grew up boating on the Miles River […]
Originally posted on April 14, 2025, I found guidelines for “herd” immunity in the Chicago Sun-Times on May 8th. The Chicago Sun-Times reveals, “The CDC says a vaccination rate of 95% provides communitywide immunity and protects vulnerable students, like younger children who […]
From the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District. Crash with Injuries and Significant Traffic Disruption in Prairie Grove On Wednesday, May 8, 2025, at 1:35 p.m., the Nunda Rural Fire Protection District responded to the entrance of Prairie Isle Golf Course, located at […]
From the U.S. Attorney: MAN SENTENCED TO 50 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR PARTICIPATING IN VIOLENT KIDNAPPINGS IN THE CHICAGO SUBURBS CHICAGO — A man has been sentenced to 50 years in federal prison for conspiring to abduct several victims at gunpoint […]
From the Starte’s Attorney: CHRISTOPHER WILLIAMS SENTENCED TO THIRTEEN YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR ARMED ROBBERY The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on May 1, 2025, Christopher Williams, 22, of Round Lake Beach, was sentenced to thirteen […]
From the State’s Attorney: AUSTIN CHILUK IS SENTENCED TO FOUR YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office announces that on May 7, 2025, Austin M. Chiluk, 36, of Wonder Lake, was […]
From Marengo Park Board President Marty Mohr, who was elected in 2019: “Previous board forgot to abate their annual rollover in 2018, thus the spike. “We refunded the old debt in 2020, thus the valley. “Last year we shortened the term on […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police Department:
From the Department of Homeland Security: Secretary Noem Puts Sanctuary City Leaders on Notice: Time to Put Americans First The Secretary blasted sanctuary jurisdictions for failing to uphold federal law and called on leaders to stand up for Americans who have been […]
If elected U.S. Senate, Rod Blagojevich would outdo President Donald Trump in the comeback category. But, someone has put together a petition campaign to encourage such a candidacy. I find it ironic that the first accomplishment featured is the giving of taxpayer-financed […]
From the U.S. Attorney: Federal Indictment Charges Three Alleged Members or Associates of Chicago Street Gang With Racketeering Conspiracy Involving Multiple Murders and Carjackings CHICAGO — A federal superseding indictment returned today charges three alleged members or associates of a Chicago street […]
The Congressman’s announcement video:
As reported here yesterday, McHenry County tax bills are in the mail today. Property Tax Bills are in the Mail Taxpayers Have Many Payment Options WOODSTOCK, Ill. – Taxpayers should expect to receive their property tax in their mailbox during theweek of […]
From a Friend of McHenry County Blog: I did some work today on the tax burden on Illinois residents. I figured the taxes on a family of four making $50,000, which is around the midpoint for the second quintile of income. The Social Security, […]
Don’t know if you have found “Not the Bee” yet, but that web site has some pretty good stuff. The one that has me laughing today is one with Governor JB Pritzker and his wife dressed up as Star Wars characters. Next […]
Another hopeful has announced her candidacy for the congressional seat that includes all of Algonquin Township. Her name is Laura Fine and she is from Glenview. She was elected to the Illinois in 2012, serving until January, 2019. Fine won the 2018 […]
McHenry County Treasurer Donna Kurtz has posted tax bills which will be mailed Wednesday, May 7th. You can find yours here, half due June 10th, half due September 10th. Our bill in Lakewood is $11,395.46, up $328.42 from last year. Taxes would […]
From the Health Department: Illinois Breast & Cervical Cancer Program (IBCCP) Eligible women in Illinois can receive regular screenings for BREAST & CERVICAL cancer and prompt follow-up of abnormal findings. You are eligible to receive free services if you: (No income requirements) For more information, please […]
From the Lake in the Hills Police: The Lake in the Hills Police Department announces Distracted Driving enforcement results Lake in the Hills, IL – The Lake in the Hills Police Department announced it issued sixty-one (61) citations for handsfree law violations […]
The opposition comes in the form of a leaflet, which one can see below:
From the Woodstock Police: Discharge of a Firearm – Investigation During the early morning of Sunday, May 4th, 2025, it was reported to the Woodstock Police Department that gunshots were heard in the southwest sector of Woodstock. As police were investigating that […]
From Newsweek:
Cary residents of proposed road are circulating a petition in opposition. Cary residents are pushing back against a proposal to turn New Haven Drive into a bypass and major throughway. David Arvans started a petition on behalf of residents in the Cambria subdivision, warning […]
No surprise here as the Daily Herald writes Algonquin Township Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky is following in U.S. Senator Dick Durbin’s footsteps deciding being 80-years old is long enough to be in office.
From the Huntley Fire Protection District: Huntley Fire Protection District Announces Leadership Transition as Chief Scott Ravagnie Plans Retirement and Deputy Chief Dan Wagner is Appointed Next Fire Chief The Huntley Fire Protection District will soon undergo a leadership transition as Chief […]
From the Sheriff: Five-Vehicle Crash near Huntley Multiple people were injured following a crash in unincorporated Huntley on Saturday, May 3 On Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 4:29 p.m., members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Lakewood Police Department, Huntley Police Department, […]
And on the weekend, too. This popped up in Politico Illinois Playbook You can read the referenced article below: