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There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes living in McHenry County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McHenry Times.

Illinois GOP opposes new taxes affecting small businesses and family farms

Republican senators in Illinois have voiced strong opposition to a proposed $6 billion tax increase, which they argue will significantly harm small businesses in the state.

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Which former McHenry Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15?

These former McHenry Times area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 15.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Crystal Lake residents paid 27th-largest sum per muncipality in March

Crystal Lake residents paid approximately $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 27th highest total paid per municipality in March.

1 gas station in cities throughout McHenry County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 3

By McHenry Times | May 11, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Test expectations: How many Alden Hebron School District 19 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By McHenry Times | May 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 67.4% of Alden Hebron School District 19 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q4 2024 Recap: 3 parolees from McHenry County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

There were three offenders convicted of property crimes living in McHenry County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the McHenry Times.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Harvard Community Unit School District 50 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 5.8% of the students in Harvard Community Unit School District 50 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test expectations: How many Marengo-Union Elementary Consolidated District 165 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 68.2% of Marengo-Union Elementary Consolidated District 165 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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McHenry Times area weekly mass times

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

City of Crystal Lake City Council met May 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 10, 2025

City of Crystal Lake City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6

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Which former McHenry Times area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13?

These former McHenry Times area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in McHenry County in week ending May 3?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

In 2023-24 school year, 69.8% of Harrison School District 36 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 69.8% of Harrison School District 36 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Village of Huntley Village Board met May 8

Village of Huntley Village Board met Thursday, May 8

Village of Fox River Grove Village Board met May 6

Village of Fox River Grove Village Board met Tuesday, May 6

Village of Cary Board of Trustees met May 6

Village of Cary Board of Trustees met Tuesday, May 6

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McHenry County in week ending May 3?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Harrison School District 36 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 19.1% of the students in Harrison School District 36 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Village of Algonquin Village Board met May 6