Democrats claimed two countywide offices in a longtime Republican stronghold where their party had won just one such race since 1978.
With Election Day arriving Tuesday, here's what local voters need to know.
Democrat Amin Karim said he delayed tax payments to invest in real estate businesses, claiming returns of 25 to 30 percent.
Voters can cast ballots early at the county's Election Center starting next week, with additional locations opening Oct. 19.
A proposed settlement would cut Nicor’s requested rate increase by $140 million and lower the monthly fixed charge from $21.30 to $15.
Residents can pay past-due court fines without late fees or collection interest during the Oct. 5-9 amnesty period.
More than 220,000 voters are registered in McHenry County ahead of November.
The petition filing period is November 16-23, 2026.
The proposed eight-month pause would apply only to unincorporated areas.
for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended April 30, 2025
County leaders say the pause will allow time to evaluate zoning rules and long-term impacts on infrastructure and energy demand.
Chicago-area drivers are paying about $4.58 a gallon on average as of June 1.
Following the passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget, State Representative Tom Weber released the following statement.
The city council is expected to weigh a request to allow centered signage and larger wall sign at new frozen yogurt shop.
To mark Tax Day, the State Representatives held a press conference to highlight the high tax burden faced in Illinois.
Rep. Weber's bill ensuring coverage for medically necessary heart disease scans was unanimously passed by the Illinois House.
Speaking on the House floor today, State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) called for reform to Illinois’ broken public safety laws.
State Rep. Tom Weber calls for relief for Illinois families facing an affordability crisis and crushing property taxes.
Rep. Weber unanimously passes legislation through the House Insurance Committee to expand coverage for preventive scans.
Newcomers Penman, of St. Charles, and Jessica Breugelmans, of Geneva, squared off in the 33rd Senate District Republican primary Tuesday.
Everything local voters need to know ahead of Tuesday's primary — from early voting options to ballot questions to where to vote.
Everything McHenry Co. voters need to know ahead of the March 17 primary — from early voting options to ballot questions to where to vote.
Evans says support for secure elections should be bipartisan
Residents will select party nominees for local, state, and federal offices in the upcoming March primary election on March 17.
In 2025, the Mental Health Board collected $11,156,562 in sales tax revenue.
Following Gov. Pritzker’s joint State of the State and FY 2027 Budget Address, State Rep. Tom Weber released the following statement.
The proposed subdivision in Crystal Lake would include 175 single-family homes.
The primary election is on March 17.
The clerk's office has issued guidance on how to deal with the changes.
The forum will be held on January 22 at McHenry County College.
The security measures will be lifted in January.
"No Kings" protests will be held throughout the Ilinois Saturday in opposition to the Trump administration.
Here is a roundup of top stories from recent days in the northern Chicago suburbs.
For the fiscal year ended April 30, 2024
McHenry County Administrator Peter Austin has announced he will retire, county officials said Friday.
Mayor Mark Kownick was challenged by Cary Dairy owner Randy Scott in Tuesday's local election.
The spring local elections will be held on Tuesday.
The spring local elections will be held on April 1.