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In the 2023-24 school year, 43.8% of Riley Community Consolidated School District 18 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

9 inmates sentenced in McHenry County to be released from jail during June

There are nine inmates sentenced in McHenry County set to be released from jail in June.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McHenry County in week ending May 17?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout McHenry County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

McHenry County taxpayers give approximately $4.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

In 2024, McHenry County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Illinois Senate approves bill reinforcing merit-based hiring practices

State Senator Craig Wilcox, a Republican from McHenry, has played a significant role as Chief Co-Sponsor of House Bill 1586.

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Jesse Klicker, former Richmond-Burton Community High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, May 22 in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

The game took place in SportONE - Parkview Softball Field.

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Johnsburg High School standout Ella Smith’s collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship on Thursday, May 22

The game took place in SportONE - Parkview Softball Field.

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Richmond-Burton Community High School standout Rachel Baker’s collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship on Thursday, May 22

The game took place in SportONE - Parkview Softball Field.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in McHenry County in week ending May 17?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

McHenry County collects approximately $15 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in 2024

In 2024, McHenry County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Did Alden Hebron School District 19 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 44.9% of Alden Hebron School District 19 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Wilcox's bill on military pay protection advances to Illinois Governor

Legislation addressing a loophole in the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERA) has passed unanimously in the Illinois Senate.

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Which former McHenry Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 25?

This former McHenry Times area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, May 25.

1 gas station in cities throughout McHenry County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending May 17

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie Grove Community School District 46: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 47% of Prairie Grove Community School District 46 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2 gas stations in cities throughout McHenry County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 17

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Approximately $12.1 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2024 for McHenry County

In 2024, McHenry County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Debate continues over proposed mental health screenings in Illinois schools

The ongoing debate over mental health screenings in schools has been reignited with the progression of Senate Bill 1560 through the Illinois House.

Woodstock receives $2.5 million grant for streetscape improvements

State Senator Craig Wilcox has announced that the City of Woodstock will receive a grant from the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) amounting to $2,523,264.

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Which former McHenry Times area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 24?