McHenry Times Reports Stories

$976,326 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in June for McHenry County

By C. L. Newberry | Aug 5, 2025

In June, McHenry County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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.

McHenry County collects $382,476 in County Sales Tax in June

By C. L. Newberry | Aug 4, 2025

In June, McHenry County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Illinois: Community High School District 155 owed $11.6 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. B. Andersen | Aug 4, 2025

Community High School District 155 had the eighth highest outstanding school debt among McHenry County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McHenry County in week ending July 26?

By M. K. Willett | Aug 3, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 taxpayers faced $15.1 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. B. Andersen | Aug 3, 2025

Harvard Community Unit School District 50's outstanding school debt reached $15.1 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $607,257 per student.

McHenry County residents pay just under $1.5 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in June

By C. L. Newberry | Aug 3, 2025

In June, McHenry County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Crystal Lake City Council will meet August 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 3, 2025

City of Crystal Lake City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 5

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 taxpayers faced $17.9 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. B. Andersen | Aug 2, 2025

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 had the sixth highest outstanding school debt among McHenry County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.