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Planning consultant on new Huntley strategic plan: 'It's a blueprint for the next couple of decades'

By McHenry Times Report | Mar 31, 2023

The village of Huntley is working on the creation of a strategic plan.

Timmerman tells District 155 board about AP, dual credit programs

By McHenry Times Report | Mar 31, 2023

The District 155 Community Schools board of education examines some of its college credit opportunities.

Ugaste joining GOP drive for business reforms to keep companies in state: 'Illinois has incredible natural strengths and resources'

By McHenry Times Report | Mar 29, 2023

State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R-Geneva, is joining the charge by GOP legislators to push for business reforms intended to keep companies in Illinois.

/McLaughlin joins Republicans 'to discuss legislation aimed at combatting the ever expanding fentanyl crisis'

By McHenry Times Report | Mar 28, 2023

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin, R-Lake Barrington, added his voice to the chorus of lawmakers backing legislation to target the growing fentanyl problem that is sweeping across the state like a tidal wave.

Foster voted against the House Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government: 'An oligopoly of would-be corporate competitors organized quickly behind a secret, unified effort to control political messaging'

By McHenry Times Report | Mar 25, 2023

Naperville-based U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) was one of the votes against creating the United States House Judiciary Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.

STB's Oberman on rail merger: 'We are well aware of the very real and legitimate public concern over rail safety'

By McHenry Times Report | Mar 18, 2023

The Surface Transportation Board recently approved a large-scale merger between the Canadian Pacific and Kansas City railways.

Mayor welcomes 90-year-old Crystal Lake resident who runs every morning: 'To me it's just routine'

By McHenry Times Report | Mar 16, 2023

The saying "age ain't nothing but a number" definitely applies to Crystal Lake resident George Diedrichs who, at 90 years young, continues his decades-long tradition of running three miles every day.

McLaughlin: 'The health and well-being of the children in state care should be a top priority'

By McHenry Times Report | Mar 14, 2023

Illinois children have reportedly been sleeping on couches or floors of state DCFS offices, with Cook County public guardian Charles Golbert telling a federal judge there have been 516 nights children spent there with an average of three nights per child.

Two bills introduced in IL state House of Representatives to ensure safety regarding massage therapy licensing

By McHenry Times Report | Mar 14, 2023

A pair of bills have been introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives in an effort to protect the public regarding massage therapists and the rules around them being issued state licenses.

Illinois' Ugaste: Low student reading, writing ability 'yet another indictment of the state's educational system'

By McHenry Times Report | Mar 9, 2023

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) recently shared a link to a Wirepoints report that said no student could read or write at grade level in at least 30 schools across the state of Illinois.

Parman: ‘Clearly something is wrong when the academic mission of the district is a complete failure’

By McHenry Times Report | Mar 8, 2023

Sleepy Hollow resident Laurie Parman is a candidate for Community Unit School District 300.

Pritzker: 'As it is, we saved an awful lot of lives I think with the restrictions that were in place and people followed them importantly'

By McHenry Times Report | Mar 6, 2023

Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker is defending his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic after Dr. Anthony Fauci recently cast doubt on the efficacy of his approach on Feb 2nd

Illinois state representative: 'Democrats remain steadfast in their efforts to try once again to raid our pocketbooks'

By McHenry Times Report | Mar 5, 2023

Illinois State Representative Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) attacked State House Democrats' tax policies in a recent Facebook post.

Harkin: ‘We are excited to see Chris return back to District 300’ as Jacobs High School principal

By McHenry Times Report | Feb 27, 2023

District 300 recently announced that Christopher Testone would serve as the new principal for Jacobs High School.

Illinois' Pritzker signs bill that makes name changes easier for convicted felons

By McHenry Times Report | Feb 19, 2023

On Feb. 10, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker signed into law a new bill that could make it easier for felons to change their names.

Ugaste wants state growth: 'We can apply our strengths... to bring creators and opportunities home here to Illinois'

By McHenry Times Report | Feb 19, 2023

Pushing for growth in the state, Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) hopes Gov. JB Pritzker’s "Smart Start Illinois" plan will benefit residents across the entire state.

Ugaste: 'I'm proud that Leader McCombie has asked me to serve on working groups to increase opportunity in Illinois'

By McHenry Times Report | Feb 18, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is looking forward to bringing more opportunities to the state of Illinois.

Weber: ‘Little AJ died because the agency suffers from systemic problems that need to be addressed’

By McHenry Times Report | Feb 16, 2023

State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is proposing changes to the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) after several high-profile problems in the agency.

Weber: 'Protecting vulnerable children is not and should not be a partisan issue'

By McHenry Times Report | Feb 16, 2023

State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Fox Lake ) was chosen by House Minority Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) to lead a working group on protecting at-risk children, Weber said in a news release.

McLaughlin: 'This is a straightforward proposal which puts the interests of our constituents at the forefront'

By McHenry Times Report | Feb 13, 2023

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) has filed House Bill 2124, aimed at tracking and maintaining constituent witness slips filed on actively discussed and debated legislation, according to a press release published by McLaughlin on Monday.

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