June, 2024 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Governor Pritzker's grocery tax cut proposal raises local government concerns

By McHenry Times | Jun 12, 2024

Last week, the focus was on the process used by Democrats to pass their tax increase. This week, we will discuss recent events at the Capitol, particularly progress in child welfare and upcoming legislative actions that may affect grocery prices.

Q1 Recap: 4 parolees from McHenry County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By McHenry Times | Jun 11, 2024

There were four offenders convicted of property crimes living in McHenry County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McHenry Times.

Q1 Recap: 8 parolees from McHenry County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By McHenry Times | Jun 10, 2024

There were eight offenders convicted of drug crimes living in McHenry County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McHenry Times.

John Karavakis sentenced to two years for domestic battery

By McHenry Times | Jun 10, 2024

John Karavakis has been sentenced to two years in the Department of Corrections for domestic battery. The defendant pled guilty to pushing the victim, a 73-year-old woman who relied on him as a caregiver, causing her to hit her head during an argument.

Pritzker signs record-breaking budget amidst tax hike controversy

By McHenry Times | Jun 10, 2024

Governor Signs Record Spending Budget with Billion-Dollar Tax Hike

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 2.4% of McHenry County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By McHenry Times | Jun 9, 2024

In McHenry County districts, 1,104 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Crystal Lake residents paid 39th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during March

By McHenry Times | Jun 9, 2024

Crystal Lake residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 39th highest total paid per municipality in March.

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McHenry Times area weekly mass times

By McHenry Times | Jun 8, 2024

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

McHenry County Education: 20 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in districts in 2021-22 school year

By McHenry Times | Jun 8, 2024

In McHenry County districts, 20 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.