McHenry Times

McHenry County residents paid $3.1 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in April.

Quran Broomfield sentenced to 20 years for armed robbery

On January 24, 2022, four victims entered their car to go to a store. Quran Broomfield and his co-offenders approached the car, ordered everyone out, and took their phones and personal effects at gunpoint. The offenders unsuccessfully tried to enter the victims’ home, upon which Broomfield fired several times at the house upon leaving. One of the victims sustained a gunshot wound in the shoulder by a co-offender. Broomfield, a juvenile at the time of the incident, was subsequently charged as an adult for this offense.

Authorities warn of tax scam targeting real estate owners in McHenry County

The McHenry County Treasurer's Office and the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office have identified a tax scam targeting real estate owners with outstanding taxes. According to officials, fraudulent letters purporting to be from McHenry County are being sent to these individuals.

Supreme Court declines immediate review of Illinois gun ban

In an order released on July 2, the United States Supreme Court declined to take up a legal challenge to Illinois' "assault weapon" ban but left open the possibility of hearing the case in the future. Petitioners had requested that the nation's highest court issue an injunction against enforcing the ban. This request followed conflicting rulings on multiple challenges to the law, including a temporary injunction issued by a judge in the Southern District of Illinois that was later overturned by the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, where a challenge is still pending.

281 lawyers in good standing in cities within McHenry County as of Q2

There were 281 lawyers in good standing in cities within McHenry County as of the second quarter of 2024.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 in 2021-22 school year?

There were 361 students suspended in Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in McHenry County in week ending June 29?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

McHenry County collects $637,216 in County Motor Fuel Tax in April

In April, McHenry County saw an increase in County Motor Fuel Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in McHenry County in week ending June 29?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

McHenry County taxpayers give $1.2 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in April

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

How many Asian students were enrolled in McHenry County County schools in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 3% of students enrolled in McHenry County County school districts identified as Asian.

City of Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission met June 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 2, 2024

City of Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission met 7 p.m. Monday, June 24.

Illinois sentencing reform questioned over perceived leniency

Most criminal sentences to the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) are not nearly what they appear to be. For example, a judge sentencing a defendant, who had been jailed pretrial for one year, to a term of five years in IDOC is a borderline Orwellian abuse of language. At most, the amount of time such a defendant would actually serve is one year, and perhaps far less. In addition to receiving credit for any time served in jail, pursuant to 730 ILCS 5/3-6-3(a)(2.1), all prisoners not subject to Truth-In-Sentencing (TIS) receive “day-for-day credit” or “one day of credit...

Students suspended or expelled four times in a single school year in Riley Community Consolidated School District 18

There were four students suspended in Riley Community Consolidated School District 18 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many Am. Indian students were enrolled in McHenry County County schools in 2022-23 school year?

In McHenry County County schools, 20 Am. Indian students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within McHenry County in June compared to previous month

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within McHenry County in June compared to the previous month.

$972,251 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in April for McHenry County

In April, McHenry County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McHenry County in week ending June 29?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: Am. indian students comprised less than 1% of McHenry County County’s student body in 2021-22 school year

In McHenry County County schools, 27 Am. Indian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Constituent services remain top priority amid holiday season