McHenry Times

Village of Fox River Grove Village Board met Tuesday, July 2

Village of Cary Board of Trustees met July 2

Village of Cary Board of Trustees met Tuesday, July 2

Village of Algonquin Liquor Commission met June 11

Village of Algonquin Liquor Commission met Tuesday, June 11

Village of Algonquin Committee of the Whole met June 11

Village of Algonquin Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, June 11

Village of Algonquin Village Board met July 2

Village of Algonquin Village Board met Tuesday, July 2

City of McHenry City Council met July 1

City of McHenry City Council met Monday, July 1

McLaughlin: ‘Prosecute these illegal criminals who are intent upon ruining the lives of our citizens and preying on our children’

By McHenry Times reports | Jul 5, 2024

State Representative Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) is heating up the debate over immigration and law enforcement policies following a significant drug bust in McHenry County involving two Mexican nationals.

1 gas station in cities throughout McHenry County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 29

By McHenry Times | Jul 5, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

There were 1,021 Black students enrolled in McHenry County County schools in 2022-23 school year

By McHenry Times | Jul 4, 2024

In McHenry County County schools, 1,021 Black students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Prairie State sales taxes: Crystal Lake residents paid 41st-largest sum in April

By McHenry Times | Jul 4, 2024

Crystal Lake residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 41st highest total paid per municipality in April.

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across McHenry County in week ending June 29

By McHenry Times | Jul 4, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within McHenry County as of June?

There were 251 lawyers in good standing in cities within McHenry County as of June.

Prairie State sales taxes: McHenry County residents paid 11th-largest sum in April

McHenry County residents paid $3.1 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in April.

Quran Broomfield sentenced to 20 years for armed robbery

On January 24, 2022, four victims entered their car to go to a store. Quran Broomfield and his co-offenders approached the car, ordered everyone out, and took their phones and personal effects at gunpoint. The offenders unsuccessfully tried to enter the victims’ home, upon which Broomfield fired several times at the house upon leaving. One of the victims sustained a gunshot wound in the shoulder by a co-offender. Broomfield, a juvenile at the time of the incident, was subsequently charged as an adult for this offense.

Authorities warn of tax scam targeting real estate owners in McHenry County

The McHenry County Treasurer's Office and the McHenry County State's Attorney's Office have identified a tax scam targeting real estate owners with outstanding taxes. According to officials, fraudulent letters purporting to be from McHenry County are being sent to these individuals.

Supreme Court declines immediate review of Illinois gun ban

In an order released on July 2, the United States Supreme Court declined to take up a legal challenge to Illinois' "assault weapon" ban but left open the possibility of hearing the case in the future. Petitioners had requested that the nation's highest court issue an injunction against enforcing the ban. This request followed conflicting rulings on multiple challenges to the law, including a temporary injunction issued by a judge in the Southern District of Illinois that was later overturned by the 7th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, where a challenge is still pending.

281 lawyers in good standing in cities within McHenry County as of Q2

There were 281 lawyers in good standing in cities within McHenry County as of the second quarter of 2024.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 in 2021-22 school year?

There were 361 students suspended in Woodstock Community Unit School District 200 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in McHenry County in week ending June 29?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

McHenry County collects $637,216 in County Motor Fuel Tax in April