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McHenry County responsible for 7th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

McHenry County residents paid just over $4.8 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per county in July.

By C. L. Newberry | Sep 11, 2025

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McHenry County residents pay approximately $1.5 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in July

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

By C. L. Newberry | Sep 5, 2025

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$993,655 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in July for McHenry County

By C. L. Newberry | Sep 4, 2025

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

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Senator Wilcox schedules two IPASS assistance events for Lake County residents

By N. B. Green | Sep 4, 2025

State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) will host two IPASS on Demand events in Lake County this September, bringing a mobile team from the Illinois Tollway to assist residents with the transition to new sticker technology.

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McHenry County taxpayers give just under $1.2 million in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By C. L. Newberry | Sep 3, 2025

In July, McHenry County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Senator Craig Wilcox concludes Conversations Untapped Tour; highlights upcoming events and legislative updates

By A. A. Hernandez | Sep 2, 2025

Senator Craig Wilcox recently concluded his Conversations Untapped Tour with an event in Lake Villa.

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McHenry County collects $446,951 in County Sales Tax in July

By C. L. Newberry | Sep 2, 2025

In July, McHenry County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McHenry County taxpayers give $701,487 in County Motor Fuel Tax in July

By C. L. Newberry | Sep 1, 2025

In July, McHenry County saw a decrease in County Motor Fuel Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Senator Wilcox discusses local events and policy issues affecting District 32

By McHenry Times | Aug 25, 2025

A recent community event, Barks & Brews 2025, drew a large crowd in District 32.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: Family Health Partnership Clinic

By A. A. Hernandez | Aug 21, 2025

Family Health Partnership Clinic, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $10,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 103-0006).

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FOIA request sent to City of McHenry regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By McHenry Times | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of McHenry regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Crystal Lake regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By McHenry Times | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Crystal Lake regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Marengo regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By McHenry Times | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Marengo regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Harvard regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025

By McHenry Times | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Harvard regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to City of Woodstock regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025

By McHenry Times | Aug 21, 2025

FOIA Request to City of Woodstock regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

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Senator Wilcox highlights legislative action on veterans' issues, senior drivers

By McHenry Times | Aug 18, 2025

Senator Craig Wilcox joined other lawmakers at a legislative luncheon hosted by the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce last week.

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Senator Wilcox-backed law changes pay rules for veterans with nontraditional work shifts

By McHenry Times | Aug 18, 2025

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) has been signed into law, providing new protections for reservists and veterans in Illinois whose civilian jobs include nontraditional or overnight shifts.

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Senator Wilcox schedules final Conversations Untapped event for August 28 in Lake Villa

By McHenry Times | Aug 15, 2025

State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) will hold the final Conversations Untapped event of his outreach tour in Lake Villa on August 28.

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Prairie State Taxes: McHenry residents rank 82nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for June

By C. L. Newberry | Aug 14, 2025

McHenry residents paid just under $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 82nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

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Crystal Lake residents paid 27th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during June

By C. L. Newberry | Aug 13, 2025

Crystal Lake residents paid just under $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 27th highest total paid per municipality in June.