McHenry Times

Three offenders released on parole during the second quarter live near Illinois zip code 60142, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McHenry Times.

State Senate race: Democrat Mahady wins voter tally in Grafton Township Precinct 3

Mary Mahady led Republican Craig Wilcox in votes cast in Grafton Township Precinct 3 for the District 32 state Senate race, according to the latest vote count.

Ronnie L Stallworth Sr. and Karan Stallworth acquire 1191 Ridgewood Circle, Lake in the Hills

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 20, 2018

The five bedroom, 4.5 bathroom home at 1191 Ridgewood Circle, Lake in the Hills was sold on Dec. 20, 2018 by Ronnie L Stallworth Sr. and Karan Stallworth for $377,500. The buyers were Richard III and Jennifer Haisler.

Tyler J. Kamick acquires 440 Center St., Woodstock

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 20, 2018

On Dec. 20, 2018, Tyler J. Kamick purchased a home at 440 Center St., Woodstock from Sharlene A. and Andrew Montgomery for $120,000.

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Grafton Township Precinct 28

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Grafton Township Precinct 28 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

At McHenry High School-west Campus, 94 percent of students graduate high school; 68 percent go to college

About 91 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 94 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois’ recent rate of population loss was 3rd highest in U.S.

By Prairie State Wire reports | 6 years ago

Illinois’ rate of population decline between July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018, was the third highest among the 50 states and Puerto Rico, according to population estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Skillicorn, Ives speak out against potential hike in gas tax

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

State Reps. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) and Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) are combining forces to fight a rumored gas tax increase.

Skillicorn decries possible gas tax hike

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 19, 2018

Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) spoke out about a possible gas tax increase that he said would make Illinois have the highest gas tax in the nation at a press conference Tuesday, joining Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton). Both donned yellow vests during the conference.

Victor Monzon Jr. acquire 4613 Joyce Lane, McHenry

On Dec. 19, 2018, Maria and Jeffrey D. Hanson purchased a home at 4613 Joyce Lane, McHenry from Victor Monzon Jr. for $322,000.

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Grafton Township Precinct 25

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Grafton Township Precinct 25 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Optb 2015-Terra Cotta LLC acquire 500 W Terrace Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake

The property at 500 W Terrace Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake was sold on Dec. 19, 2018 by Optb 2015-Terra Cotta LLC for $75,000. The buyers were Fano and Steve Theofanous.

Wadsworth Family Trust acquires 13978 Westmore Road, Huntley

The home at 13978 Westmore Road, Huntley was sold on Dec. 19, 2018 by Ronald H. and Barbara A. Brzezowski for $268,000. The buyer was Wadsworth Family Trust.

89.4 percent of Woodstock North teachers stay put; average earns $61,169.25 per year

More than 89.4 percent of teachers stay at Woodstock North High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

State Senate race: Democrat Zettler wins voter tally in Grafton Township Precinct 25

Nancy Zettler led Republican Donald P. DeWitte in votes cast in Grafton Township Precinct 25 for the District 33 state Senate race, according to the latest vote count.

Michael D. and Patricia J. Grantham buy 12055 Barton Ave., Huntley

The home at 12055 Barton Ave., Huntley was sold on Dec. 19, 2018 by Richard A. and Norma L. Chapman and Chapman Family Trust for $445,000. The buyers were Michael D. and Patricia J. Grantham.

Statewide test results: 45 percent of West failed English language arts

About 55 percent of West Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 45 percent of students failed.

Crystal Gardens home sales, November 25-December 1, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of November 25-December 1, 2018.

90.2 percent of Martin teachers stay put; average earns $58,895.11 per year