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News from June 2024

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District reports McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 suspended or expelled students 101 times in a single school year

By McHenry Times | Jun 28, 2024

There were 101 students suspended in McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Norman Brown sentenced for unlawful possession of controlled substance

By McHenry Times | Jun 28, 2024

In July 2022, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Narcotics Task Force received information about Norman Brown's possession of large amounts of cocaine in the Woodstock area. The Task Force actively investigated Brown and discovered that he maintained narcotics in a home in Johnsburg. Upon obtaining permission to search the residence, authorities found a significant quantity of cocaine.

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IDOT announces $205 million in transportation improvements for Illinois' 32nd District

By McHenry Times | Jun 28, 2024

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has released its updated Multi-Year transportation improvement plan, with Senator Craig Wilcox (R-Woodstock) announcing that $205,077,000 is allocated to the 32nd Senate District. Of this amount, $193,807,000 is designated for state highway improvements within the district, and $11,270,000 is set aside for local highway enhancements. The plan allocates $55,030,000 in IDOT funds for state and local projects in the 32nd District during the current fiscal year.

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1 gas station in cities throughout McHenry County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending June 22

By McHenry Times | Jun 28, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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5 gas stations in cities throughout McHenry County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 22

By McHenry Times | Jun 27, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout McHenry County was found at five gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Real I.D. event scheduled in McHenry for August

By McHenry Times | Jun 27, 2024

Sen. Wilcox, Rep. Weber, and Rep. Reick are set to host a Real I.D. Event in the City of McHenry on Monday, August 5, 2024, from 10 am to 2 pm. Registration is mandatory and space is limited; interested individuals are advised to call Sen. Wilcox’s office at 815-455-6330 to reserve a spot in line.

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Cassandra L. Bass sentenced to two years for theft

By McHenry Times | Jun 27, 2024

On June 27, 2024, Cassandra L. Bass was sentenced to two years in the Department of Corrections for theft. The charge stems from an incident on June 1, 2023, when Bass entered a bank and used another individual’s personal information to fraudulently withdraw $4,000.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across McHenry County in week ending June 22

By McHenry Times | Jun 26, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Students at Marengo-Union Elementary Consolidated District 165 suspended or expelled 42 times in a single school year

By McHenry Times | Jun 26, 2024

There were 42 students suspended in Marengo-Union Elementary Consolidated District 165 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Kwamann D. Gholson sentenced for possession of stolen motor vehicle

By McHenry Times | Jun 26, 2024

Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announced that on June 25, 2024, Kwamann D. Gholson, 21, of Rockford, Illinois, was sentenced to three and a half years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by the Honorable Tiffany Davis after entering a guilty plea. The possession of a stolen motor vehicle charge stems from an incident that occurred on January 23, 2023.

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Meyers convicted for aggravated DUI with minors in vehicle

By McHenry Times | Jun 25, 2024

Evidence presented at trial revealed that on April 28, 2023, around 10:30 p.m., Daniel R. Meyers was driving a motor vehicle with two minors as passengers. A patrol officer from the Lakewood Police Department observed erratic driving, including improper traffic lane usage and speeding, which led to a traffic stop.

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Illinois faces severe public pension crisis amid constitutional constraints

By McHenry Times | Jun 25, 2024

In this week's newsletter, the focus is on pensions, a critical yet often overlooked issue in state government. Steven Reick, Republican Spokesman on the House Personnel & Pensions Committee, highlights the gravity of Illinois' pension crisis.

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FDA conducted inspections of 2 companies in cities located in McHenry County in Q1

By McHenry Times | Jun 24, 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with McHenry County that received two FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Johnsburg Community Unit School District 12 in 2021-22 school year?

By McHenry Times | Jun 24, 2024

There were 82 students suspended in Johnsburg Community Unit School District 12 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in McHenry County in week ending June 22?

By McHenry Times | Jun 24, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Peter Garcia found guilty of aggravated domestic battery

By McHenry Times | Jun 24, 2024

Evidence presented at trial showed that on February 11, 2022, at approximately 9:30 PM, officers from the Algonquin Police Department were dispatched to a residence in Algonquin following a report of domestic battery. On arrival, officers met with Peter Garcia and the victim. During an argument, Garcia applied pressure to the victim’s neck, causing her to be unable to breathe. Officer Hopper from the Algonquin Police Department observed redness on the victim’s neck, consistent with her statements regarding Garcia’s actions.

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Senator Wilcox announces upcoming district events amid ongoing legal battles over election law

By McHenry Times | Jun 24, 2024

Senator Craig Wilcox recently concluded a series of traveling office hours events in the 32nd District and has announced additional outreach events scheduled for the summer and fall. The upcoming events include:

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McHenry County in week ending June 22?

By McHenry Times | Jun 23, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Students suspended or expelled 247 times in a single school year in Huntley Community School District 158

By McHenry Times | Jun 23, 2024

There were 247 students suspended in Huntley Community School District 158 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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McHenry Times area weekly mass times

By McHenry Times | Jun 22, 2024

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