Johnsburg’s 1st Way Life Center held a fundraiser at the Bull Valley Country Club Thursday night. Gary Rabine spoke to the 1st Way Life Center fundraiser Among the speakers was Gary Rabine, who is running for the Republican nomination for … Continue reading
Although the bill that Governor JB Prizker signed making Juneteeth a state holiday doesn’t take effect until next year, he has given state employees tomorrow off anyway. Pritzker says that the Juneteenth holiday bill signed by President Joe Biden requires … Continue reading
Here is what the weather radar looked like at 4 PM: 4 PM, June 17, 2021, weather radar. … Continue reading
From The Center Square: Illinois House votes to approve FOID bill By Kevin Bessler | The Center Square (The Center Square) – Fingerprints will not be mandatory for Firearm Owner’s Identification card applicants. The Illinois House voted Wednesday to approve the … Continue reading
During the coming days, McHenry County Blog will publish total compensation estimates for County employees. The figures include salary and fringe benefits including health insurance, uniform allowance, pension, etc. Hooten,Linda A Family Violence Coordinator $23,086.85Hoppe,Scott A Workforce Adult $7,800.00Houghton,Clifton A … Continue reading
The State Fire Marshal’s Office has announced grants for departments for the purchase of equipment. At the 2012 Settlers Days Parade, equipment came from the Marengo, Union and Huntley Fire Protection Districts, the Marengo Rescue Squad and the Northern Illinois … Continue reading
From the McHenry Township Fire Protection District: The McHenry Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD) was dispatched on 6/17/2021 at 4:25 AM to 100 block of Navajo Ct. in McHenry IL for a shed on fire. Navajo Court, McHenry Emergency response … Continue reading
From WIND’a morning email: Biden Education Department Adds Transgender to Title IX Protections Reinterpreting the Supreme Court decision on sex discrimination. It could lead to schools being punished for not allowing boys to compete against girls. National Review … Continue reading
Take a look at the email that was sent to BMO-Harris Bank customers on Tuesday: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed the bill yesterday. … Continue reading
Here is the headline from the front page article yesterday in the Chicago Tribune about the failure of the State Senate to pass a bill that everyone agrees will hike electric rates for Commonwealth Edison customers: Note that the immediate … Continue reading
During the coming days, McHenry County Blog will publish total compensation estimates for County employees. The figures include salary and fringe benefits including health insurance, uniform allowance, pension, etc. Harper,Ryan E Correctional Officer – Union $107,904.04Harper,Theresa L Deputy – Union … Continue reading
From Gov. JB Pritzker comes news of a thirteenth state holiday on election years. So, almost three weeks off with pay for state employees. Gov. Pritzker Signs Legislation Making Juneteenth an Official State Holiday Flags Will be Flown at Half-Staff … Continue reading
From the desk of John Lopez: Why does Lombardi ask about Lauf and children, but not about marriage? Remembering Lombardi is age 44 and Lauf 28, simple math makes asking about Lauf and children “raised” to adulthood a “b.s.” question … Continue reading
After this was posted, the Illinois Senate did not vote on the controversial ComEd rate hike/coal generating plants closure bill. Additionally, I attended a Facebook Town Hall meeting in person at the Chamber of Commerce Building in Carpentersville. Held by … Continue reading
Eleven days off for Federal employees was not enough for the United States Senate. Without objection, Senators approve a holiday June 19th, with government closed the next Monday, if that date comes on a weekend. It’s called Juneteenth and is … Continue reading
Newly-sworn-in Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Danijela Sandberg has decided to dismiss the court case brought by her predecessor Andrew Gasser to force Gasser’s predecessor Bob Miller to repay $47,381.84 in sick pay approved by the Miller-era Township Board after Miller … Continue reading
Found by a Friend of McHenry County Blog on Country Club Road in Lakewood was this sign, which says, “I’m Buckeye Bound.” “I’m Buckeye Bound,” the Lakewood, Illinois, sign reads. … Continue reading
From the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Five Defendants Charged in Conspiracy to Launder Illicit Drug Proceeds CHICAGO — An indictment unsealed today in federal court charges five defendants with conspiring to launder illicit drug proceeds in Chicago for more than a … Continue reading
From Governor JB Pritzker comes this amendatory veto: Today, I return Senate Bill 2800 with specific recommendations for change so that the various sets of appropriations included in the bill will take effect at the necessary time. Senate Bill 2800 … Continue reading
During the coming days, McHenry County Blog will publish total compensation estimates for County employees. The figures include salary and fringe benefits including health insurance, uniform allowance, pension, etc. Goad,Elizabeth J Hlth Educator/Volunteer Coord $65,149.60Golbeck,Colleen T Accounting Assistant I $53,191.62Golbeck,Daniel … Continue reading
