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Did Huntley Community School District 158 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By McHenry Times | Dec 25, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 44.1% of Huntley Community School District 158 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Harvard City Council met Oct. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 25, 2023

City of Harvard City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 24

City of Crystal Lake City Council met Nov. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 25, 2023

City of Crystal Lake City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 21

45.4% of Nippersink School District 2 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By McHenry Times | Dec 24, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 45.4% of Nippersink School District 2 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Which former McHenry Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25?

By McHenry Times | Dec 23, 2023

These former McHenry Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25.

McHenry Times area weekly mass times

By McHenry Times | Dec 23, 2023

The following parishes in the McHenry Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Prairie Grove Community School District 46: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By McHenry Times | Dec 23, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 47.7% of Prairie Grove Community School District 46 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Riley Community Consolidated School District 18: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By McHenry Times | Dec 22, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 49.1% of Riley Community Consolidated School District 18 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

New Laws for Jan. 1, 2024, Part I

By McHenry Times | Dec 22, 2023

As we approach the end of 2023, Illinois is preparing for the implementation of more than 300 new laws on January 1, 2024. While a comprehensive list of these laws is available for public viewing, here are some of the more notable ones that will take effect in the new year.One issue that has received attention during the fall veto session is the expiration of bipartisan legislation that established higher minimum prison terms for individuals convicted of certain crimes. Democratic lawmakers have refused to extend this legislation, which aimed to keep Illinoisans safer....

City of Crystal Lake Sustainability Committee met Oct. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 22, 2023

City of Crystal Lake Sustainability Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 18

Village of Cary Committee of the Whole met Oct. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 22, 2023

Village of Cary Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 17

From Lake County Gazette

10th Congressional candidate Jim Carris urges early voting option in the 2024 primary election

By Lake County Gazette | 11 months ago

Jim Carris, the Republican candidate vying for the 10th Congressional seat, is urging constituents to be aware of the start of mail-in ballot requests for the upcoming 2024 Primary election.

McHenry County taxpayers give $13.6 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in 2022

By McHenry Times | Dec 21, 2023

In 2022, McHenry County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Village of Algonquin Committee of the Whole met Oct. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 21, 2023

Village of Algonquin Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Oct. 17

Village of Cary Board of Trustees met Oct. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 21, 2023

Village of Cary Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 17

Report: At Woodstock North High School, Black student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By McHenry Times | Dec 20, 2023

Black students, constituting 4.3% or 40 of Woodstock North High School's total student population of 937, accounted for five out of the 34 total suspensions (14.7%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per eight students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met November 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 20, 2023

City of Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 15.

Village of Algonquin President and Board of Trustees met Oct. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 20, 2023

Village of Algonquin President and Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Oct. 17

City of Harvard Community & Economic Development Committee met Oct. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 20, 2023

City of Harvard Community & Economic Development Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 17

Report: At Richard F. Bernotas Middle School, Hispanic student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By McHenry Times | Dec 19, 2023

Hispanic students, constituting 15.2% or 118 of Richard F. Bernotas Middle School's total student population of 778, accounted for 33 out of the 71 total suspensions (46.5%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per four students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.