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Schools

Rep. Skillicorn supports Florida legislation allowing school staff to carry concealed weapons

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) looks upon lawmakers in Florida who recently passed legislation allowing teachers in at least seven school districts to carry concealed weapons with great respect and admiration.

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney pushes to reinstate Illinois death penalty

By Glenn Minnis | 1 hour ago

Illinois state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) thinks lawmakers in Springfied should get serious about fighting violent crime by bringing back the state death penalty.

From Kane County Reporter

Rep. Ugaste suggests applying the brakes to red-light cameras' sole use as a source of revenue

By Glenn Minnis | 2 hours ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) takes a practical view when it comes to the debate about red-light cameras in Illinois.

From DuPage Policy Journal

U.S. Rep. Crenshaw endorses Ives in her 6th District run to unseat Casten

By Glenn Minnis | 3 hours ago

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) is offering voters another reason for supporting Jeanne Ives in her run against incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District.

Business

McHENRY COUNTY: McHenry County Residents Affected by June 26 Storms Eligible for Small Business Administration Disaster Loans

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

McHenry County residents who experienced significant flood damage from the severe storms on June 26, 2019 may be able to apply for a loan from the U.S. Small Business Administration to help with damage repairs.

Community

73 living veterans in McHenry County have earned Purple Heart, Medal of Honor or POW Medal

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2019

The number of living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal recipients in McHenry County, Illinois for fiscal year 2017 was 73, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Community

CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Test Your Puzzle Skills at Puzzle Palooza

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2019

This might be the only event like this in our local area!

Politics

Rep. Skillicorn seeks Illinois Chamber's support in call for repeal of state gas tax

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 19, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is calling on the Illinois Chamber of Commerce to join the growing list of those seeking a repeal of the recently enacted gas tax.

From Will County Gazette

Congressional candidate Gradel proving to be a tenacious campaign fundraiser in 14th District race

By Glenn Minnis | 3 days ago

Illinois Republican Congressional candidate Ted Gradel recently announced that his 14th District campaign raised $263,854 in the third quarter, positioning him as the field's top GOP candidate in terms of fundraising from individual donors.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Congressional candidate Ives responds to 6th District opponent Casten’s slur of another U.S. Rep.

By Glenn Minnis | 3 days ago

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) was not surprised to see U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) resort to personal attacks in his recent spat with U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas).

Village of Fox River Grove Planning & Zoning Commission met October 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2019

Village of Fox River Grove Planning & Zoning Commission met Thursday, Oct. 3.

City of Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission met October 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2019

City of Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission met Thursday, Oct. 3.

City of Harvard Park Board met September 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2019

City of Harvard Park Board met Monday, Sept. 30.

City of Harvard Special Events Committee met October 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2019

City of Harvard Special Events Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 1.

City of McHenry City Council met September 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2019

City of McHenry City Council met Monday, Sept. 30.

City of McHenry Landmark Commission met October 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2019

City of McHenry Landmark Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Village of Fox River Grove Committee of the Whole met October 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2019

Village of Fox River Grove Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 1.

Crystal Lake City Council met October 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2019

Crystal Lake City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 1.

McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness Steering Council met October 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2019

McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness Steering Council met Thursday, Oct. 3.

McHenry County Finance and Audit Committee met October 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2019

McHenry County Finance and Audit Committee met Thursday, Oct. 3.