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Senator Wilcox launches essay contest; opposes bag fee; supports sports fairness

Senator Craig Wilcox has announced the launch of his second annual "My Inspirational Teacher" essay contest, aimed at celebrating teachers during Illinois' Teacher Appreciation Week from May 5 to 9.

By McHenry Times | Mar 24, 2025

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Illinois faces legislative deadline amid controversial bills

The Illinois General Assembly faces a pressing deadline as lawmakers in both the Senate and the House must move bills out of committee by March 21st.

By McHenry Times | Mar 18, 2025

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Senator Wilcox launches second annual inspirational teacher essay contest

By McHenry Times | Mar 17, 2025

State Senator Craig Wilcox has announced the launch of his second annual "My Inspirational Teacher" essay contest.

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Crystal Lake responsible for 23rd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during December 2024

By McHenry Times | Mar 14, 2025

Crystal Lake residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per municipality in December 2024.

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Illinois pension crisis addressed by Rep. Reick in house floor speech

By McHenry Times | Mar 13, 2025

Earlier this week, Representative Reick addressed the Illinois House of Representatives regarding the state's pension crisis.

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Controversial Illinois homeschool bill faces widespread opposition

By McHenry Times | Mar 11, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly is currently considering House Bill 2827, a controversial piece of legislation that has drawn significant opposition from homeschooling communities.

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McHenry County ranks 93rd highest in Illinois for per capita government transfer income at $8,989 in 2022

By McHenry Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of McHenry County received an average of $8,989 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 10th lowest in Illinois.

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Illinois residents vote to keep current state flag design

By McHenry Times | Mar 10, 2025

Illinois residents have decided to retain the current state flag design following a public vote.

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McHenry residents rank 78th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for December 2024

By McHenry Times | Mar 10, 2025

McHenry residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 78th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in December 2024.

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$293,190 in County Sales Tax collected in December 2024 for McHenry County

By McHenry Times | Mar 7, 2025

In December 2024, McHenry County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McHenry County ranks seventh in Illinois for government transfer dependency at 13.7% in 2022

By McHenry Times | Mar 6, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 13.7% of income in McHenry County—ranking it seventh least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Algonquin ranks 53rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during December 2024

By McHenry Times | Mar 4, 2025

Algonquin residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 53rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in December 2024.

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Deadline approaches for obtaining a REAL ID by May 7

By McHenry Times | Mar 4, 2025

Not everyone is required to obtain a REAL ID, but for those who need one, the deadline is approaching quickly.

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McHenry County taxpayers give $1.3 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in December 2024

By McHenry Times | Mar 3, 2025

In December 2024, McHenry County saw a decrease in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McHenry County responsible for 8th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during December 2024

By McHenry Times | Mar 3, 2025

McHenry County residents paid $4.2 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per county in December 2024.

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Audit reveals mismanagement in Pritzker's immigrant healthcare program

By McHenry Times | Mar 3, 2025

A recent audit by the Auditor General has highlighted significant issues in Governor JB Pritzker's healthcare program for undocumented immigrants.

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McHenry County taxpayers give $666,296 in County Motor Fuel Tax in December 2024

By McHenry Times | Mar 2, 2025

In December 2024, McHenry County saw a decrease in County Motor Fuel Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McHenry County collects $1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in December 2024

By McHenry Times | Mar 1, 2025

In December 2024, McHenry County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McHenry County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.2% of income in 2022

By McHenry Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.2% of income in McHenry County, providing an average of $776 per capita to residents.

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Illinois Senate Republicans criticize Gov. Pritzker’s $55 billion budget proposal

By McHenry Times | Feb 24, 2025

Following Governor J.B. Pritzker's recent budget address, Illinois Senate Republicans have expressed strong opposition to the proposed $55.4 billion spending plan, labeling it as unrealistic and burdensome for taxpayers.