There were 42 students suspended in Marengo-Union Elementary Consolidated District 165 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announced that on June 25, 2024, Kwamann D. Gholson, 21, of Rockford, Illinois, was sentenced to three and a half years in the Illinois Department of Corrections by the Honorable Tiffany Davis after entering a guilty plea. The possession of a stolen motor vehicle charge stems from an incident that occurred on January 23, 2023.
Evidence presented at trial revealed that on April 28, 2023, around 10:30 p.m., Daniel R. Meyers was driving a motor vehicle with two minors as passengers. A patrol officer from the Lakewood Police Department observed erratic driving, including improper traffic lane usage and speeding, which led to a traffic stop.
In this week's newsletter, the focus is on pensions, a critical yet often overlooked issue in state government. Steven Reick, Republican Spokesman on the House Personnel & Pensions Committee, highlights the gravity of Illinois' pension crisis.
There were two companies in cities associated with McHenry County that received two FDA inspections in the first quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
There were 82 students suspended in Johnsburg Community Unit School District 12 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Evidence presented at trial showed that on February 11, 2022, at approximately 9:30 PM, officers from the Algonquin Police Department were dispatched to a residence in Algonquin following a report of domestic battery. On arrival, officers met with Peter Garcia and the victim. During an argument, Garcia applied pressure to the victim’s neck, causing her to be unable to breathe. Officer Hopper from the Algonquin Police Department observed redness on the victim’s neck, consistent with her statements regarding Garcia’s actions.
Senator Craig Wilcox recently concluded a series of traveling office hours events in the 32nd District and has announced additional outreach events scheduled for the summer and fall. The upcoming events include:
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
There were 303 students suspended in Harvard Community Unit School District 50 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.