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Rep. Underwood votes against House resolution to honor the life of Charlie Kirk

By McHenry Times | Sep 28, 2025

Lauren Underwood, a U.S. House Representative, said she joined 57 of their Democrat colleagues in voting against a House resolution to honor the life of Charlie Kirk. This statement was made on X.

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Senator Wilcox discusses local events and policy issues affecting District 32

By McHenry Times | Aug 25, 2025

A recent community event, Barks & Brews 2025, drew a large crowd in District 32.

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FOIA request sent to City of McHenry regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By McHenry Times | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of McHenry regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Crystal Lake regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By McHenry Times | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Crystal Lake regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Marengo regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By McHenry Times | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Marengo regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Harvard regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025

By McHenry Times | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Harvard regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Woodstock regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By McHenry Times | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Woodstock regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

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Senator Wilcox highlights legislative action on veterans' issues, senior drivers

By McHenry Times | Aug 18, 2025

Senator Craig Wilcox joined other lawmakers at a legislative luncheon hosted by the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce last week.

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Senator Wilcox-backed law changes pay rules for veterans with nontraditional work shifts

By McHenry Times | Aug 18, 2025

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) has been signed into law, providing new protections for reservists and veterans in Illinois whose civilian jobs include nontraditional or overnight shifts.

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Senator Wilcox schedules final Conversations Untapped event for August 28 in Lake Villa

By McHenry Times | Aug 15, 2025

State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) will hold the final Conversations Untapped event of his outreach tour in Lake Villa on August 28.

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Audit cites repeated issues at DCFS; new laws target farming access and disability rights

By McHenry Times | Aug 11, 2025

A recent audit by the Illinois Auditor General has highlighted ongoing problems at the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

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Rep. Reick and Sen. Wilcox host free shredding and food drive event in Woodstock

By McHenry Times | Aug 11, 2025

State Representative Steve Reick and State Senator Craig Wilcox will hold a free shredding and food drive event on Saturday, August 16, from 9:00 a.m. to noon at Rep. Reick’s District Office, located at 1072 Lake Avenue in Woodstock. “This event...

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Senator Wilcox partners with local dog rescue for Woodstock adoption event

By McHenry Times | Aug 11, 2025

Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) will host a community event in Woodstock on August 21, partnering with Kishwaukee Brewing and K9s4U Dog Rescue.

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Legislation expanding opportunities for new Illinois farmers signed into law

By McHenry Times | Aug 8, 2025

State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) has welcomed the signing of bipartisan legislation he co-sponsored to expand opportunities for new farmers in Illinois.

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Wilcox and Reick host free document shredding event with food drive in Woodstock

By McHenry Times | Aug 6, 2025

State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) and State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) will co-host a free document shredding event and food drive on Saturday, August 16.

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Wilcox criticizes tax hikes and new gun law; announces community events

By McHenry Times | Aug 4, 2025

Senator Craig Wilcox has published an opinion piece in Shaw Media and the Northwest Herald, criticizing recent tax increases in Illinois and what he describes as a lack of fiscal responsibility by the majority party.

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Illinois senator criticizes recent state tax increases amid record-high revenues

By McHenry Times | Aug 1, 2025

Illinois residents saw a new round of tax increases take effect on July 1, continuing a trend that has been ongoing under Governor JB Pritzker’s administration.

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Wilcox releases session update, meets officials, highlights SNAP penalty concerns

By McHenry Times | Jul 28, 2025

Senator Craig Wilcox has sent out his annual End of Session newsletter to residents of Illinois’ 32nd Senate District.

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Illinois senator hosts community engagement events amid financial transparency concerns

By McHenry Times | Jul 21, 2025

Illinois State Senator Craig Wilcox has launched his Conversations Untapped tour, beginning with a successful event at Spirit Water in Cary.

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Illinois State Rep. Steven Reick discusses public transit costs and pension legislation

By McHenry Times | Jul 21, 2025

On March 19, 1974, a referendum proposition asked voters in the six-county Chicago metropolitan area if they wanted to create a Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties.