In McHenry County County schools, 11,830 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.
Jewish American Heritage Month, which falls in May, is a time dedicated to recognizing and honoring the significant contributions made by Jewish Americans throughout history. This month serves as an opportunity for people from diverse backgrounds to come together and celebrate the Jewish American experience.As stated by the organizers of Jewish American Heritage Month, "This month, individuals from all backgrounds will celebrate the Jewish American experience throughout our history."The month-long celebration aims to shed light on the rich cultural, historical, and...
The average coaching salary at McHenry County College, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in McHenry County, was $9,625, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Illinois Governor recently expressed gratitude towards the Cary-Grove IHSA Class 6A Football Team for their interest in education. During a recent event, the Governor stated, "Thank you Cary-Grove IHSA Class 6A Football Team." He also acknowledged the school's support by mentioning, "I appreciate the school’s interest in what we’re doing in Springfield to help provide first-rate educational outcomes for our kids."The Governor's recognition highlights the importance of community involvement in supporting educational initiatives. The Cary-Grove IHSA Class 6A Football Team's...
The McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office has expressed grave concerns over Senate Bill 3136, citing the potential risks it poses to children born to substance-abusing parents. The office's stance stems from past tragic incidents, such as the case of AJ Freund, who lost his life at the hands of his opioid-addicted mother.AJ's story highlights the importance of existing laws that mandate DCFS to inform the state’s attorney’s office when children are born drug positive. AJ, who was born with heroin in his system, endured weeks of painful withdrawal. The SAO's...
There was one company in a city associated with McHenry County that received an FDA inspection in April, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
Senator Craig Wilcox recently hosted close to 40 high school students from high schools across the 32nd Senate District for his 2024 Spring Student Advisory Council meeting. Speaking about the event, Senator Wilcox stated, "The level of engagement from these students is always very impressive."During the meeting, the students collaborated and developed their own bill idea that represents an issue important to them. Senator Wilcox highlighted the importance of the students gaining a unique understanding of hearing both sides of an issue before registering their official...
In a recent statement, the individual working on fixing the Department of Children and Family Services expressed their dedication to the cause, saying, "My work continues on meaningful improvements to fix the broken Department of Children and Family Services down in Springfield." The source of their motivation? AJ Freund, the young boy whose tragic death serves as a reminder of the importance of reforming the system. The speaker emphasized that AJ Freund "serves as my inspiration until this department is fixed completely."As the fifth anniversary of AJ Freund's passing...