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Wilcox criticizes tax hikes and new gun law; announces community events

Senator Craig Wilcox has published an opinion piece in Shaw Media and the Northwest Herald, criticizing recent tax increases in Illinois and what he describes as a lack of fiscal responsibility by the majority party.

By McHenry Times | Aug 4, 2025

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Illinois senator criticizes recent state tax increases amid record-high revenues

Illinois residents saw a new round of tax increases take effect on July 1, continuing a trend that has been ongoing under Governor JB Pritzker’s administration.

By McHenry Times | Aug 1, 2025

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Wilcox releases session update, meets officials, highlights SNAP penalty concerns

By McHenry Times | Jul 28, 2025

Senator Craig Wilcox has sent out his annual End of Session newsletter to residents of Illinois’ 32nd Senate District.

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Illinois senator hosts community engagement events amid financial transparency concerns

By McHenry Times | Jul 21, 2025

Illinois State Senator Craig Wilcox has launched his Conversations Untapped tour, beginning with a successful event at Spirit Water in Cary.

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Illinois State Rep. Steven Reick discusses public transit costs and pension legislation

By McHenry Times | Jul 21, 2025

On March 19, 1974, a referendum proposition asked voters in the six-county Chicago metropolitan area if they wanted to create a Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) for Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will Counties.

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McHenry Times publication area records 1 H-1B petition approved for employers classified under Finance and Insurance industry during 2024

By McHenry Times | Jul 14, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Finance and Insurance employers across McHenry Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Illinois sees record revenue but approves new budget with increased taxes

By McHenry Times | Jul 14, 2025

Democratic lawmakers in Illinois have approved a new budget that includes nearly $1 billion in additional tax hikes, despite the state collecting a record $54 billion in tax revenue last year.

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Crystal Lake responsible for 28th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May

By C. L. Newberry | Jul 13, 2025

Crystal Lake residents paid approximately $2.5 million in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Algonquin ranks 61st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

By C. L. Newberry | Jul 12, 2025

Algonquin residents paid approximately $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

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McHenry residents rank 80th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for May

By C. L. Newberry | Jul 11, 2025

McHenry residents paid just over $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 80th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

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Senator Craig Wilcox hosts 'Conversations Untapped' tour in Illinois district

By McHenry Times | Jul 9, 2025

In an effort to connect with constituents and showcase local businesses, State Senator Craig Wilcox (R-Woodstock) will host a series of "Conversations Untapped" events in the 32nd Senate District this summer.

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry across McHenry Times publication area

By McHenry Times | Jul 7, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located across McHenry Times publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Illinois enacts new law targeting pharmacy benefit managers

By McHenry Times | Jul 7, 2025

Legislation aimed at reforming the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) was signed into law on July 1.

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McHenry County evaluates continued participation in financially troubled RTA

By McHenry Times | Jul 7, 2025

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) in Northeastern Illinois is facing a fiscal crisis, prompting discussions about the future of McHenry County's involvement.

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McHenry County residents pay $906,481 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By C. L. Newberry | Jul 5, 2025

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

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McHenry County taxpayers give just over $1.4 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in May

By C. L. Newberry | Jul 4, 2025

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

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$696,501 in County Motor Fuel Tax collected in May for McHenry County

By C. L. Newberry | Jul 3, 2025

In May, McHenry County saw an increase in County Motor Fuel Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McHenry County collects approximately $1.1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By C. L. Newberry | Jul 2, 2025

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

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$361,371 in County Sales Tax collected in May for McHenry County

By C. L. Newberry | Jul 1, 2025

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

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Illinois enacts wide-ranging laws covering budgets, healthcare, environment

By McHenry Times | Jul 1, 2025

Starting July 1, a series of new laws will be implemented across Illinois.