McHenry Times

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32: Senate Week in Review: December 2–6, 2019

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2019

A recent report ranks Illinois at the bottom of the 50 states for fiscal transparency, and as a new decade looms, lawmakers must commit to improving the state’s system of drawing legislative boundaries to limit undue influence from politicians and special interests.

HUNTLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 158: Parent University: Protecting Children from Human Trafficking and Exploitation

By Press release submission | Dec 11, 2019

Huntley 158 will host a Parent University event on December 12 focused on protecting young people from human trafficking and exploitation.

HARVARD COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 50: Harvard High School Open House Building Tour & Discussion

By Press release submission | Dec 10, 2019

With a growing student population and school facilities reaching capacity, Harvard District 50 held building open houses in early November of 2019 to discuss the imminent needs of the community.

City of Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met November 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 10, 2019

City of Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, Nov. 6.

City of Harvard Events Committee met October 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 10, 2019

City of Harvard Events Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 15.

City of Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met December 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 10, 2019

City of Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met Monday, Dec. 9.

City of Harvard Streets & Alleys Committee met December 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 10, 2019

City of Harvard Streets & Alleys Committee met Monday, Dec. 2.

City of Harvard City Council met December 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 10, 2019

City of Harvard City Council met Monday, Dec. 9.

City of McHenry Board of Police Commissioners met December 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 10, 2019

City of McHenry Board of Police Commissioners met Wednesday, Dec. 4.

City of Harvard City Council will meet December 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 10, 2019

City of Harvard City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives attends launch of Aurora pregnancy center, a stark contrast to its neighbor

By Glenn Minnis | 2 days ago

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently spent time at the new Waterleaf Pregnancy Center celebrating the sanctity of life.

Rep. Skillicorn backs work requirement for qualified food stamp recipients

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 9, 2019

State House Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) supports a proposal that would demand more from “able-bodied” Illinoisans who are on the receiving end of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, also known as food stamps.

From Lake County Gazette

Rep. McSweeney vows to 'Cut Illinois Taxes Now'

By Glenn Minnis | 2 days ago

State House Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) plans to do something about the fact that Illinois was found by a recent national survey to be “the least tax-friendly” state in the U.S.

From Kane County Reporter

Rep. Ugaste puts his faith in the system to help root out political corruption

By Glenn Minnis | 3 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) knows only one thing for sure regarding the ongoing federal corruption probe enveloping state government in Springfield and powerful Chicago Democrats such as longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan – where there is smoke, there is fire.

City of Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met November 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 8, 2019

City of Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 5.

CITY OF CHENOA: Santa Claus Arrival At Chenoa Gazebo Will Be On December 14th

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

Due to Santa Claus being busy on December 15th.

CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Challenges Residents to Light Up Crystal Lake in Holiday Decorating Contest

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

Start planning now! Crystal Lake Park residents are invited to see if all the sweat and tears that they put into decorating the outside of their home for the holidays will pay off.

CRYSTAL LAKE COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 47: Kindergarten Dual Language Meetings

By Press release submission | Dec 7, 2019

Informational meetings about District 47's Dual Language program will be held for parents who have an incoming kindergarten student for the 2020-2021 school year.

Rep. Skillicorn, GOP colleagues 'push for special session on ethics reform'

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 6, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn’s (R-Crystal Lake) plan for bringing ethics reform to Springfield is as clear as it direct.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP adds Cook County Circuit Court Clerk to 'Democrat Crime Ring Tracker'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

The Illinois Republican Party has updated its Illinois Democrat Crime Ring Tracker to include the name of Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown.