May, 2024 Stories | McHenry Times

Illinois legislature passes largest state budget amid chaotic late-night session

By McHenry Times | May 31, 2024

In the early hours of Wednesday, as Illinois legislators worked towards a 4:30 AM adjournment, Frank Sinatra’s classic "In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning" echoed through the chamber. The Illinois legislature passed its largest budget in state history, totaling over $53 billion. This budget surpasses the first one passed under Governor J.B. Pritzker by $13 billion.

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McHenry Times area weekly mass times

By McHenry Times | May 30, 2024

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

Senator Wilcox announces summer traveling office hours across the district

By McHenry Times | May 30, 2024

State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is set to initiate summer traveling office hours across the 32nd District following the conclusion of the spring legislative session. The first four events are scheduled for June in Fox Lake and Cary.

Former Huntley High School player Ryan Bakes’ collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By McHenry Times | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

Keegan Garis, former Prairie Ridge High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By McHenry Times | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

Dominic Listi, former Prairie Ridge High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By McHenry Times | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Illinois Fighting Illini.

Brayden Bakes, former Huntley High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By McHenry Times | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

City of Harvard Park & Recreation Board met May 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 29, 2024

City of Harvard Park & Recreation Board met 6 p.m. Monday, May 20.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 2.7% of McHenry County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By McHenry Times | May 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 2.7% of students enrolled in McHenry County school districts identified as Asian.

6.3% of McHenry County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By McHenry Times | May 27, 2024

McHenry County's only university had 6.3% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

Senator Wilcox criticizes FY 2025 budget passed by Senate Democrats

By McHenry Times | May 27, 2024

On May 26, Senate Democrats advanced a Fiscal Year 2025 budget that includes record spending and nearly $1 billion in tax increases. In response to the Senate’s passage of the budget, State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry), who voted against it, released the following statement:

City of McHenry City Council met April 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2024

City of McHenry City Council met Monday, April 29

Village of Cary Board of Trustees met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2024

Village of Cary Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 21

There were 113 Am. Indian students enrolled in McHenry County districts in 2021-22 school year

By McHenry Times | May 25, 2024

In McHenry County districts, 113 Am. Indian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.