McHenry Times (2024)

16/03/2022

State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) recently said the time is now for cleaning up Springfield corruption. Read more..

State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) recently said the time is now for cleaning up Springfield corruption.

15/03/2022

Gubernatorial candidate Gary Rabine (R) is calling into question Gov. J.B. Pritzker's relationship with indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Read more..

Gubernatorial candidate Gary Rabine (R) is calling into question Gov. J.B. Pritzker's relationship with indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

14/03/2022

Motorists’ bank accounts across the United States are feeling the strain from the record-breaking gas prices — Senator Craig Wilcox proposed a way to help them. Read more..

Motorists’ bank accounts across the United States are feeling the strain from the record-breaking gas prices — Senator Craig Wilcox proposed a way to help them.

12/03/2022

Senator Craig Wilcox is being vocal about people’s unemployment benefits going missing. Read more..

Senator Craig Wilcox is being vocal about people’s unemployment benefits going missing.

11/03/2022

Senator Craig Wilcox called out Governor J.B. Pritzker for his “abuse” of authority — pointing out Pritzker’s mask mandates. Read more..

Senator Craig Wilcox called out Governor J.B. Pritzker for his “abuse” of authority — pointing out Pritzker’s mask mandates.

08/03/2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker made efforts to curve COVID-19 cases within his state at the start of the 2-year-old pandemic. Read more..

Gov. J.B. Pritzker made efforts to curve COVID-19 cases within his state at the start of the 2-year-old pandemic.

07/03/2022

Last month Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed a budget for fiscal year 2023 amounting to $112.5 billion, with $45.5 billion in spending from the state’s general fund. Read more..

Last month Gov. J.B. Pritzker proposed a budget for fiscal year 2023 amounting to $112.5 billion, with $45.5 billion in spending from the state’s general fund.

01/03/2022

Sen. Don Dewitte (R-St. Charles) recently asked whether teachers were seeing any benefits from their retirement savings at the Senate Appropriations Personnel and Procurement Committee hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 budget. Read more..

Sen. Don Dewitte (R-St. Charles) recently asked whether teachers were seeing any benefits from their retirement savings at the Senate Appropriations Personnel and Procurement Committee hearing on the Fiscal Year 2023 budget.

24/02/2022

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) worries where things can go from here in the Legislative Inspector General’s (LIG) office. Read more..

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) worries where things can go from here in the Legislative Inspector General’s (LIG) office.

24/02/2022

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has called out U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-West Chicago) for participating in a virtual fundraiser alongside Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA). Read more..

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has called out U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-West Chicago) for participating in a virtual fundraiser alongside Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA).

22/02/2022

Republican gubernatorial candidate Gary Rabine is hoping Gov. J.B. Pritzker comes to learn about how government is intended to work in the wake of his masks mandate again recently being declared unconstitutional. Read more..

Republican gubernatorial candidate Gary Rabine is hoping Gov. J.B. Pritzker comes to learn about how government is intended to work in the wake of his masks mandate again recently being declared unconstitutional.

16/02/2022

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) argues the SAFE-T Act has meant nothing but trouble for Illinois. Read more..

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) argues the SAFE-T Act has meant nothing but trouble for Illinois.

13/02/2022

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) has credited "Biden bucks" for improving the state's finances, not Gov. J.B. Protzker (D-IL) who introduced additional spending as part of the latest budget proposal. Read more..

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) has credited "Biden bucks" for improving the state's finances, not Gov. J.B. Protzker (D-IL) who introduced additional spending as part of the latest budget proposal.

13/02/2022

State Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) recently quizzed Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) officials about funding for the next budget for early childhood education. Read more..

State Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) recently quizzed Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) officials about funding for the next budget for early childhood education.

11/02/2022

Illinois Fraternal Order of Police President Chris Southwood recently provided a statement on the legislative package that Senate Republicans introduced that contains provisions designed to support law enforcement officers and deter criminals. Read more..

Illinois Fraternal Order of Police President Chris Southwood recently provided a statement on the legislative package that Senate Republicans introduced that contains provisions designed to support law enforcement officers and deter criminals.

11/02/2022

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) praised a Sangamon County court ruling that temporarily blocks Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s statewide COVID-19 mask, vaccine, testing, and quarantine mandates in more than 140 Illinois school districts. Read more..

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) praised a Sangamon County court ruling that temporarily blocks Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s statewide COVID-19 mask, vaccine, testing, and quarantine mandates in more than 140 Illinois school districts.

09/02/2022

Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is drawing attention to both World Cancer Day and Go Red For Women Day. Read more..

Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is drawing attention to both World Cancer Day and Go Red For Women Day.

08/02/2022

State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-West Dundee) is championing a downstate judge’s decision that effectively prohibits a statewide mask requirement in schools. Read more..

State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-West Dundee) is championing a downstate judge’s decision that effectively prohibits a statewide mask requirement in schools.

06/02/2022

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Marc Smith faced a lot of questions during a lengthy virtual hearing, but state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) wants further action taken. Read more..

Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) Director Marc Smith faced a lot of questions during a lengthy virtual hearing, but state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) wants further action taken.

03/02/2022

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-St. Charles) used a recent House Public Safety and Violence Prevention task force hearing on law enforcement to question a witness about how the state’s new Restore, Reinvest and Renew (R3) Program Grants are slated to be used. Read more..

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-St. Charles) used a recent House Public Safety and Violence Prevention task force hearing on law enforcement to question a witness about how the state’s new Restore, Reinvest and Renew (R3) Program Grants are slated to be used.

02/02/2022

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is skeptical of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s upcoming budget address and the issue of raising taxes. Read more..

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) is skeptical of Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s upcoming budget address and the issue of raising taxes.

01/02/2022

State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is leaving nothing to chance about how House Bill 4165 is designed to work. Read more..

State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is leaving nothing to chance about how House Bill 4165 is designed to work.

31/01/2022

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is pushing for a united front in the battle to keep streets safe.
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State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) is pushing for a united front in the battle to keep streets safe.

30/01/2022

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) wants to see veterans across Illinois get all they need and deserve. Read more..

State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) wants to see veterans across Illinois get all they need and deserve.

29/01/2022

State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) recently spoke out against proposed legislation that he believes would affect the medical privacy of Illinois patients. Read more..

State Rep. Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) recently spoke out against proposed legislation that he believes would affect the medical privacy of Illinois patients.

25/01/2022

Sen. Dan McConchie recently held a virtual press conference to introduce four Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendments that are focused on giving voters more of a voice through what he called the Voter Empowerment Project.
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Sen. Dan McConchie recently held a virtual press conference to introduce four Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendments that are focused on giving voters more of a voice through what he called the Voter Empowerment Project.

23/01/2022

Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Hampshire) recently called on lawmakers to put a halt on the SAFE-T Act.
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Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Hampshire) recently called on lawmakers to put a halt on the SAFE-T Act.

22/01/2022

Rep. Tom Weber marked the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, encouraging the public to volunteer in their communities to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Rep. Tom Weber marked the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, encouraging the public to volunteer in their communities to honor the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

22/01/2022

Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) share in the blame for failing abused children in state care, House Rep. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock) said during a recent news conference.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) share in the blame for failing abused children in state care, House Rep. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock) said during a recent news conference.

22/01/2022

Illinois House Rep. Tom Weber (R-Fox Lake) blames state officials, including the governor the state's Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) director for failing abused children in their care Read more..

Illinois House Rep. Tom Weber (R-Fox Lake) blames state officials, including the governor the state's Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) director for failing abused children in their care

22/01/2022

GOP candidate for governor Gary Rabine is questioning the recent campaign announcement of registered Democrat Richard Irvin. Read more..

GOP candidate for governor Gary Rabine is questioning the recent campaign announcement of registered Democrat Richard Irvin.

20/01/2022

State Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) is calling for stronger ethics laws as they pertain to legislators following the departure of the former Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope. Read more..

State Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) is calling for stronger ethics laws as they pertain to legislators following the departure of the former Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope.

13/01/2022

State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) observed National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, calling for support for measures to help police officers.

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State Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) observed National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, calling for support for measures to help police officers.

07/01/2022

The latest Cook County vaccination mandate continues a pattern of governmental overreach in Illinois, according to Republican state Rep. Martin McLaughlin, and residents will pay the price.

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The latest Cook County vaccination mandate continues a pattern of governmental overreach in Illinois, according to Republican state Rep. Martin McLaughlin, and residents will pay the price.

05/01/2022

Republican state Rep. Steve Reick is hoping lawmakers are ready to reclaim their legislative power against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executive orders and "scientific hobgoblins."

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Republican state Rep. Steve Reick is hoping lawmakers are ready to reclaim their legislative power against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executive orders and "scientific hobgoblins."

31/12/2021

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-St. Charles) is calling on Democratic lawmakers in Springfield to do the job he argues they’ve been elected to do. Read more..

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-St. Charles) is calling on Democratic lawmakers in Springfield to do the job he argues they’ve been elected to do.

30/12/2021

Another Illinois state trooper experienced a crash at night with a suspected drunk driver, once again placing scrutiny on DUI sentencing in Illinois.

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Another Illinois state trooper experienced a crash at night with a suspected drunk driver, once again placing scrutiny on DUI sentencing in Illinois.

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