McHenry County Valley Hi Operating Committee met April 5

A jury has found Ladell D. Walker Sr., an Elgin resident, guilty of drug-induced homicide after a fentanyl overdose led to a man’s death in McHenry County. The verdict follows extensive investigation linking Walker with supplying drugs before the incident.

Every day, clients walk into my office looking for the same thing: coverage they can afford. What I have to tell them, more often than not, is that the market has moved against them, and there is not much either of us can do about it.

McHenry County will begin posting most property assessment notices online instead of mailing them this year. Officials say this move aims to save over $65,000 annually in postage costs while providing digital access and alert options for residents.