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News from July 2024

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McHenry County in week ending July 6?

By McHenry Times | Jul 12, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How much did McHenry County spend on women's football teams in 2023?

By McHenry Times | Jul 12, 2024

Women's football teams from McHenry County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

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Senator Wilcox partners with Illinois Treasurer's Office for unclaimed property event

By McHenry Times | Jul 12, 2024

State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is partnering with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office on July 17 to connect residents of McHenry and Lake Counties with more than $5 billion in unclaimed property and cash. From 10:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 17, attendees can meet with a counselor from the Treasurer’s Office at the Algonquin Township Community Building to learn if some of the unclaimed items are theirs. In addition to helping people search for property and cash, counselors can help them file claims.

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Woodstock man sentenced to eight years for drug trafficking

By McHenry Times | Jul 12, 2024

Matt H. Jones, a 46-year-old resident of Woodstock, Illinois, was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on July 3, 2024. Jones pled guilty to the charge of unlawful delivery of a controlled substance, classified as a Class X felony. The sentence was handed down by Judge Mark Gerhardt.

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Round Lake Heights man sentenced to eight years for drug trafficking

By McHenry Times | Jul 12, 2024

Joseph L. Dean, a 21-year-old resident of Round Lake Heights, Illinois, was sentenced to eight years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on July 10, 2024. Dean pled guilty to the charge of unlawful possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance, classified as a Class 1 felony. The sentence was handed down by Judge Mark Gerhardt.

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Illinois: McHenry County's men's football budget the same as in 2023

By McHenry Times | Jul 12, 2024

Men's football teams from McHenry County received no funding during the 2023 season, unchanged from the previous year.

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House District 66 candidate Parman on Mexican national drug bust: ‘I'm happy that the sheriff's office in McHenry County apprehended them’

By McHenry Times reports | Jul 12, 2024

In her bid for House District 66, Dr. Laurie Parman has voiced significant concerns over border security and its implications for local crime rates, following a recent drug bust in McHenry County.

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Prairie State taxes: Algonquin residents rank 58th in total sales taxes paid for April

By McHenry Times | Jul 11, 2024

Algonquin residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 58th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in McHenry County in week ending July 6?

By McHenry Times | Jul 11, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout McHenry County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 6

By McHenry Times | Jul 10, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Legislation aims to reduce disruptions for children entering DCFS care

By McHenry Times | Jul 10, 2024

The level of disruption children face when removed from a parent or guardian by the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) will be minimized through recently signed legislation co-sponsored by State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-Woodstock).

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Wilcox co-sponsors bill waiving permit fees for disabled veterans' home modifications

By McHenry Times | Jul 10, 2024

A new law cosponsored by State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-Woodstock) aims to assist disabled veterans requiring home modifications for accessibility. Senate Bill 2751 (Public Act 103-0621) stipulates that veterans with disabilities will not incur building permit fees for necessary improvements to their residences.

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There were 12,073 Hispanic students enrolled in McHenry County County schools in 2022-23 school year

By McHenry Times | Jul 9, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 25.3% of students enrolled in McHenry County County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Allen Nguyen sentenced to 18 years for child pornography offenses

By McHenry Times | Jul 9, 2024

Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announced that 30-year-old Allen Nguyen, formerly of Huntley, Illinois, was sentenced to a combined 18 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for child pornography offenses. The sentencing followed a negotiated plea before the Honorable Mark Gerhardt on July 5, 2024.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McHenry County in week ending July 6?

By McHenry Times | Jul 8, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Reick calls for hearings on sexual abuse allegations at Aunt Martha's ICC

By McHenry Times | Jul 8, 2024

State Representative Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) has addressed recent allegations of sexual abuse involving foster children at Aunt Martha’s Integrated Care Center in Chicago. In a statement, Reick expressed concern over the child welfare system's failures, noting that although allegations surfaced in August 2023, the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) only acted to remove children from the center in May 2024.

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David Smith sentenced to eight years for burglary in Illinois

By McHenry Times | Jul 8, 2024

David Smith sentenced to eight and a half years in Illinois Department of Corrections for burglary

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McHenry man found guilty for failing to register as sex offender

By McHenry Times | Jul 8, 2024

James W. Turuc Found Guilty of Failure to Register as a Sex Offender

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Crystal Lake man found guilty of disseminating private sexual images

By McHenry Times | Jul 8, 2024

William Mitchell, 40, of Crystal Lake, Illinois, was convicted on July 8, 2024, of non-consensual dissemination of private sexual images. The case proceeded to a bench trial before Judge Mark R. Gerhardt and concluded the same day with a guilty verdict. Sentencing is scheduled for August 19, 2024.

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McHenry County residents pay $282,179 in County Sales Tax in April

By McHenry Times | Jul 7, 2024

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