McHenry County News

Franks urges special session, Around-the-Clock effort to address budget crisis

State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, issued the following statement Wednesday, urging Gov. Bruce Rauner to call legislators to Springfield to work around the clock to address the state’s budget crisis:   “With the dawn of the new year, Illinois will have gone more than six months without addressing the unprecedented […]

 
 

Health Department reports rabid bat

McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) confirms a rabid bat was found on Dec. 10, in a Crystal Lake residence. There was a confirmed human exposure so rabies treatment has begun. Homeowners who find bats in their homes should contain the bat in a room by closing the door or […]

 
 

McHenry County News Calendar

Thursday, Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Comedy Show starring Steve Cochran will be at the Raue Center for the Arts, 26 N. Williams Street, Crystal Lake at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. For more information, call 815-356-9010.   Christmas Tree Walk will be at 9 a.m. at the Woodstock Opera […]

 
 

Franks expresses concern as ISBE refuses to cut extravagant perks for appointee

State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, is expressing concern about the management of taxpayer dollars within the Rauner administration’s Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) after board officials refused to remove extravagant perks from a top appointee’s contract and indicated that Rauner’s $250,000 education secretary had yet to attend a single […]

 
 

McHenry County News Calendar

Friday, Dec. 18 Cross – Country Candlelight Ski will be from 5 – 9 p.m. at the Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake. Skiers of every experience level and age are welcome, but you must bring your own equipment. Trails will be groomed for skiing if there is […]

 
 

Michael Romano Sentenced to Natural Life +50 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the Offenses of First Degree Murder

Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that Michael Romano, 56, of Las Vegas, was sentenced to natural life plus 50 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the offenses of First Degree Murder. On October 1, 2015, a McHenry County jury found Mr. Romano guilty of murdering […]

 
 

McHenry County News Calendar

Friday, Dec. 4 Festival of Trees will be from 6 – 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, Harvest Gate, Lake in the Hills. We’ve got Santa’s arrival, the lighting of the trees, and the holiday spirit all wrapped up! For more information, call 847-960-7460.   A Very Merry Huntley will be […]

 
 

McHenry County News Calendar

Thursday, Nov. 19 The Hot L Baltimore Play will be now through Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. The MCC production is set in the lobby of the Hotel Baltimore, where residents are faced with eviction when the structure is condemned.   The Three Musketeers will be Nov. 19 – Nov. […]

 
 

No additional charges to be lodged against Scott Peters in Deputy Maness’ Homicide – Peters to serve mandatory 114 years in Department of Correction

Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that the manner of death hearing for Deputy Dwight Maness conducted by the office of the McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Anne Majewski, determined his death to be a homicide. Subsequently, our office has conducted an investigation to determine whether the perpetrator of […]

 
 

McHenry County News Calendar

Thursday, Nov. 5 3rd Annual Grand Wine Tasting will be from 6 to 9 p.m. at Port Edward Restaurant, 20 Algonquin Road, Algonquin. Over 50 varietals from around the globe will be available along with hors d’oeuvres. Wine orders will be accepted to stock your wine cellar, or even just […]

 
 
 
 
 
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