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Village of Johnsburg President and Board of Trustees met Thursday, April 25

Village of Lake in the Hills Board of Police Commissioners met May 14

Village of Lake in the Hills Board of Police Commissioners met Tuesday, May 14

Village of Johnsburg Ordinance Committee met May 16

Village of Johnsburg Ordinance Committee met Thursday, May 16

5.1% of citizens unemployed in McHenry County in 2021

By McHenry Times | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in McHenry County hit 5.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Village of Huntley Zoning of Board of Appeals met May 13

Village of Huntley Zoning of Board of Appeals met Monday, May 13

Village of Huntley Plan Commission met May 13

Village of Huntley Plan Commission met Monday, May 13

Village of Algonquin Committee of the Whole met May 14

Village of Algonquin Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 14

City of Woodstock Arts Commission met May 13

City of Woodstock Arts Commission met Monday, May 13

City of McHenry Planning & Zoning Commission met May 15

City of McHenry Planning & Zoning Commission met Wednesday, May 15

City of Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met May 15

City of Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, May 15

Carson J. Maxwell sentenced to 12 years for firearm discharge and battery

By McHenry Times | May 17, 2024

Carson J. Maxwell has been sentenced to a total of 12 years in the Department of Corrections for aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated battery. The first charge stems from an incident that took place on June 26, 2022. On this date, the McHenry Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to the area of Thorne Road and River Road in Marengo, Illinois following reports of gunshots. Upon their arrival, deputies spoke with a victim who reported that someone had fired a weapon at him and his vehicle, which was occupied by his wife and two children. Another witness later told...

Legislative updates and economic outlook for Illinois: May 2024

After a hiatus due to the tax season, I am back to provide you with updates on legislative matters. As we approach the end of the legislative session, the political atmosphere is charged, partly due to this being an election year. This year, there is a notable effort by the Speaker to prevent any potentially embarrassing bills from emerging from the majority caucus. For instance, H.B. 4876 from a DuPage County representative that defines “abused child” as one who is denied access to gender-affirming care has been put on hold.

JT Adams, former Huntley High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

His team enters the tournament as a number two seed.

Trace Vrbancic, former Prairie Ridge High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

First game takes place on Friday, May 17.

Hunter Rumachik, former Huntley High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Baseball Championship

They open the tournament against Centenary Gentlemen.

Jori Heard, former Huntley High School softball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

Her team enters the tournament as a number 10 seed.

Senate Republicans challenge Chicago Teacher's Union funding claims

As 600 members of the Chicago Teacher’s Union rallied at the Capitol for an additional $1 billion in state funding for Chicago Public Schools, Senate Republican Caucus leaders countered that recent funding figures challenge many of the union's assertions.

Kennedy Grippo, former Crystal Lake South High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

They open the tournament against Greenville Panthers.

Savannah Swanson, former Marengo Community High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D3 Softball Championship

Her team enters the tournament as a number three seed.

Hylen Kaempf, former McHenry High School baseball player will compete with his collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Baseball Championship