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At least three new members are poised to join the McHenry County Board later this year after two incumbents are trailing in their reelection bids in the Republican primary election.

Two McHenry County Board members appear to be headed toward defeat in the Republican primary Tuesday.

Voters in McHenry, Ogle, Lee, Grundy and many other counties are weighing in on whether they think Illinois should opt into a voucher-style federal scholarship program that would give donors a tax credit.

Now that polls are closed in McHenry County, voters will soon be getting their first chance to see who might be on their ballot in November.

Turnout in McHenry County’s primary Tuesday is on pace to be around the same levels as the 2022 primary election, McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio said Tuesday afternoon.

Election Day in McHenry County is Tuesday. Here’s what to know about voting in the primary election - even if you're still not registered.

McHenry County officials say a sales tax brought in to fund the McHenry county Mental Health Board brought in more revenues than what the board got from property taxes.

Voters in many Illinois counties will see a question on their March 17 primary election ballots asking if Illinois should opt into a voucher-style federal scholarship program that would give donors a tax credit. It was created in the Big Beautiful Bill.

Early voting for the March 17 primary election will expand to several additional locations in McHenry County Monday.


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