McHenry Times

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout McHenry County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

McHenry County taxpayers give approximately $4.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

In 2024, McHenry County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

City of Harvard Parks & Recreation Board met May 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 23, 2025

City of Harvard Parks & Recreation Board met 6 p.m. Monday, May 19

Illinois Senate approves bill reinforcing merit-based hiring practices

State Senator Craig Wilcox, a Republican from McHenry, has played a significant role as Chief Co-Sponsor of House Bill 1586.

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Jesse Klicker, former Richmond-Burton Community High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, May 22 in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

The game took place in SportONE - Parkview Softball Field.

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Johnsburg High School standout Ella Smith’s collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship on Thursday, May 22

The game took place in SportONE - Parkview Softball Field.

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Richmond-Burton Community High School standout Rachel Baker’s collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division III Softball Championship on Thursday, May 22

The game took place in SportONE - Parkview Softball Field.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in McHenry County in week ending May 17?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

McHenry County collects approximately $15 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in 2024

In 2024, McHenry County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Did Alden Hebron School District 19 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 44.9% of Alden Hebron School District 19 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Wilcox's bill on military pay protection advances to Illinois Governor

Legislation addressing a loophole in the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERA) has passed unanimously in the Illinois Senate.

Village of Cary Committee of the Whole met May 20

Village of Cary Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 20

McHenry County Veterans Assistance Commission met May 21

McHenry County Veterans Assistance Commission met Wednesday, May 21

McHenry County Staff Plat Review Committee met May 21

McHenry County Staff Plat Review Committee met Wednesday, May 21

McHenry County Board of Health met May 19

McHenry County Board of Health met Monday, May 19

McHenry County County Board met May 20

McHenry County County Board met Tuesday, May 20

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Which former McHenry Times area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 25?

This former McHenry Times area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, May 25.

City of Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission met May 19

City of Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission met Monday, May 19

City of Woodstock City Council met May 20

City of Woodstock City Council met Tuesday, May 20

City of McHenry Planning & Zoning Commission met May 21