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McHenry man sentenced to five years for drug dealing

By McHenry Times | Jul 16, 2024

Dylan Wetzel-Connor, a 26-year-old man from McHenry, Illinois, was sentenced to five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections on July 11, 2024. Wetzel-Connor pled guilty to Unlawful Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, a Class 1 felony, and Aggravated Battery, a Class 2 felony. The sentence was handed down by the Honorable Judge Mark Gerhardt.

Toxic rhetoric blamed for escalating political violence

By McHenry Times | Jul 16, 2024

“I never considered a difference of opinion in politics, in religion, in philosophy, as a cause for withdrawing from a friend.” – Thomas Jefferson, April 22, 1800

Samuel Spann sentenced to 5 years for retail theft in Illinois

By McHenry Times | Jul 16, 2024

On November 24, 2023, Samuel Spann purchased over $300 worth of merchandise from the Crystal Lake Walmart. Spann left the store with the receipt and merchandise, only to return minutes later with just the receipt. He then selected the same items he had just purchased and returned them using the receipt. The entire incident was captured on Walmart surveillance video, which was recovered by the Crystal Lake Police Department and used to identify and apprehend Spann.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across McHenry County in week ending July 13

By McHenry Times | Jul 15, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 2.5% of McHenry County County’s student body in 2022-23 school year

By McHenry Times | Jul 15, 2024

In McHenry County County schools, 1,179 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Senator Wilcox addresses assassination attempt and state issues

By McHenry Times | Jul 15, 2024

Senator Craig Wilcox issued a statement in response to the recent assassination attempt on President Trump, expressing gratitude to Secret Service officials and condolences to those affected. "It saddens me to know there are people in this country who believe opening fire on a political figure is somehow heroic," Wilcox said. He emphasized the need for transparent answers regarding the incident and called for a return to civility in political discourse.

IDFPR issues alert on license renewals

By McHenry Times | Jul 15, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has issued an alert to licensees regarding the renewal of several licenses. Licensees are encouraged to renew their licenses by logging into their accounts at https://lnkd.in/gtNpVt8g.

Rep. Steve Reick: ' I'm calling for immediate hearings by the House Adoption and Child Welfare Committee"

By McHenry Times | Jul 15, 2024

Reacting to the sexual abuse allegations at Aunt Martha's Integrated Care Center, Rep. Steve Reick stated, "Even though allegations of abuse surfaced in August of 2023, it was not until May of this year that DCFS took action to remove children from Aunt Martha’s ICC." He made the statement in a July 8 Facebook post.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in McHenry County in week ending July 13?

By McHenry Times | Jul 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.