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City of Woodstock Environmental Commission met June 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 8, 2024

City of Woodstock Environmental Commission met Thursday, June 6

City of McHenry Landmark Commission met June 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 8, 2024

City of McHenry Landmark Commission met Tuesday, June 4

City of Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission met June 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 8, 2024

City of Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission met Thursday, June 6

City of Crystal Lake City Council met June 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 8, 2024

City of Crystal Lake City Council met Tuesday, June 4

McHenry County collects $570,298 in County Motor Fuel Tax in March

By McHenry Times | Jun 7, 2024

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

Illinois DMV launches summer program to aid teen drivers

By McHenry Times | Jun 7, 2024

The Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced a new initiative aimed at assisting teen drivers during the summer months. The program, titled "Teen Summer DMV Saturdays," is designed to help young drivers reach the milestone of becoming legal Illinois drivers.

Marking 80 years since D-Day

By McHenry Times | Jun 6, 2024

Omaha Beach. Eighty years ago today, this stretch of sand looked very different as American troops embarked on the Great Crusade to save the world from tyranny. Learn more about D-Day and its impact on the outcome of WWII: https://www.thecaucusblog.com/2024/06/marking-80th-anniversary-of-d-day-and.html

McHenry residents rank 84th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for March

By McHenry Times | Jun 5, 2024

McHenry residents paid $878,131 in sales taxes, ranking 84th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

Graduation held for McHenry County Drug Court and Mental Health Court participants

By McHenry Times | Jun 5, 2024

I attended yesterday’s graduation of 10 men who have been through the program at the McHenry County Drug Court & Mental Health Court. This is an innovative way to address the issues of drug abuse and mental health. Best of luck to all of them!

llinois State Senate District 35 Senator: 'It's important to REGISTER NOW for the Secretary of State Mobile DMV event that State Representative Jeff Keicher and I have scheduled for June 27 at our...

By McHenry Times | Jun 4, 2024

Illinois State Senate District 35 Senator Dave Syverson announced the upcoming Secretary of State Mobile DMV event, scheduled for June 27 at the district office located at 115 W. Oak Knoll Drive in Hampshire. "It's important to REGISTER NOW for the Secretary of State Mobile DMV event that State Representative Jeff Keicher and I have scheduled for June 27 at our district office, 115 W. Oak Knoll Drive in Hampshire," said Syverson. He emphasized the need for early registration, stating, "Appointment slots are limited and starting to fill."

McHenry County responsible for 10th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March

By McHenry Times | Jun 4, 2024

McHenry County residents paid $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per county in March.

McHenry County taxpayers give $1.1 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in March

By McHenry Times | Jun 3, 2024

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

McHenry County residents pay $254,441 in County Sales Tax in March

By McHenry Times | Jun 3, 2024

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

McHenry County: Cities registered 251 lawyers in good standing as of May

By McHenry Times | Jun 3, 2024

Cities within McHenry County recorded 251 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of May.

$852,613 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for McHenry County

By McHenry Times | Jun 3, 2024

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

Illinois General Assembly passes record-setting FY2025 budget

By McHenry Times | Jun 3, 2024

The Illinois General Assembly has passed a Fiscal Year 2025 budget, setting a new record for government spending at over $53 billion. This budget, effective from July 1, 2024, marks an increase of nearly $13 billion, or 32%, since Governor Pritzker took office five and a half years ago. No Republicans in the Senate or House supported the spending plan.