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McHenry Times area weekly mass times

By McHenry Times | May 18, 2024

The following parishes in the McHenry Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Juan J. Cheverez sentenced to sixty years for sexual assault charges

By McHenry Times | May 18, 2024

Juan J. Cheverez has been sentenced to sixty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The charges originated from incidents that took place between 2006 and 2010 in Crystal Lake, Illinois. A victim, who was only six years old when the assaults began, informed detectives at the Crystal Lake Police Department that she had been sexually assaulted by Cheverez during those years while he resided in her home.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 67.7% of McHenry County’s districts student body in 2021-22 school year

By McHenry Times | May 18, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 67.7% of students enrolled in McHenry County school districts identified as white.

Village of Lake in the Hills Committee of the Whole met April 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2024

Village of Lake in the Hills Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, April 23

Village of Lake in the Hills Board of Trustees met April 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2024

Village of Lake in the Hills Board of Trustees met Thursday, April 25

Village of Johnsburg President and Board of Trustees met April 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2024

Village of Johnsburg President and Board of Trustees met Thursday, April 25

Village of Lake in the Hills Board of Police Commissioners met May 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2024

Village of Lake in the Hills Board of Police Commissioners met Tuesday, May 14

Village of Johnsburg Ordinance Committee met May 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2024

Village of Johnsburg Ordinance Committee met Thursday, May 16

5.1% of citizens unemployed in McHenry County in 2021

By McHenry Times | May 17, 2024

The unemployment rate in McHenry County hit 5.1% among residents aged 16 and 65 years old in 2021.

Village of Huntley Zoning of Board of Appeals met May 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2024

Village of Huntley Zoning of Board of Appeals met Monday, May 13

Village of Huntley Plan Commission met May 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2024

Village of Huntley Plan Commission met Monday, May 13

Village of Algonquin Committee of the Whole met May 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2024

Village of Algonquin Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 14

City of Woodstock Arts Commission met May 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2024

City of Woodstock Arts Commission met Monday, May 13

City of McHenry Planning & Zoning Commission met May 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2024

City of McHenry Planning & Zoning Commission met Wednesday, May 15

City of Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met May 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 17, 2024

City of Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, May 15

Carson J. Maxwell sentenced to 12 years for firearm discharge and battery

By McHenry Times | May 17, 2024

Carson J. Maxwell has been sentenced to a total of 12 years in the Department of Corrections for aggravated discharge of a firearm and aggravated battery. The first charge stems from an incident that took place on June 26, 2022. On this date, the McHenry Sheriff’s Department was dispatched to the area of Thorne Road and River Road in Marengo, Illinois following reports of gunshots. Upon their arrival, deputies spoke with a victim who reported that someone had fired a weapon at him and his vehicle, which was occupied by his wife and two children. Another witness later told...

Legislative updates and economic outlook for Illinois: May 2024

By McHenry Times | May 16, 2024

After a hiatus due to the tax season, I am back to provide you with updates on legislative matters. As we approach the end of the legislative session, the political atmosphere is charged, partly due to this being an election year. This year, there is a notable effort by the Speaker to prevent any potentially embarrassing bills from emerging from the majority caucus. For instance, H.B. 4876 from a DuPage County representative that defines “abused child” as one who is denied access to gender-affirming care has been put on hold.