Craig Wilcox

New, unwrapped toys and other gifts for children of all ages will be collected through Friday, Dec. 8.

Collectively, Fitch, S&P Global Ratings and Moody’s Investors Service have given the Illinois nine credit upgrades since 2021

Home explosions in Woodstock and Earlville this month have renewed calls from some for better prevention measures they said are needed in Illinois homes. Pending state legislation could require natural gas alarms in homes, if approved.

Topics will include eligibility, enrollment and benefits.

After a successful dog adoption event last year, state Sen. Craig Wilcox will again host a Barks & Brews event, combining opportunities for constituents to meet him while enjoying craft beers and learning about the pet adoption process.

Northern Illinois lawmakers called for changes to Illinois’ political system following the conviction of three ex-lobbyists and the former Commonwealth Edison CEO in federal court this week.

State Sen. Craig Wilcox, R-McHenry, will partner with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to help local businesses receive recovery funding through a state grant program implemented to help those greatly impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

With an eye on tourism and boosting the economy, economic officials and political figures across the spectrum in McHenry County called the news of Chicago hosting the Democratic National Convention in 2024 a win.

McHenry County Board Chair Mike Buehler on Thursday called the indictment against former President Donald Trump “politically motivated,” while the county’s Democratic Party Chair Kristina Zahorik said it’s “justice being served.”

About 20,000 valentines were delivered in the days leading up to Valentine’s Day to residents of area nursing homes, assisted and memory care centers and long-term care facilities.

Several area legislators are participating in the third annual Valentines for Seniors card drive, designed to “brighten the days” of older residents in the area and “ensure they know they are a valued part of the community,” according to news releases.

The elimination of cash bail set to take effect Jan. 1 will no longer be happening in McHenry County, the county’s chief judge and top prosecutor said.

With Tuesday’s election, voters in McHenry County selected candidates for two state senate and five house districts.

Both Democrats and Republicans in McHenry County say they are noticing more political signs than normal, including some that aren’t following the rules.

The race for Illinois governor won’t be the only one on Tuesday’s ballot. With the redrawing of the state’s political maps, the make-up of the entire McHenry County Board and both the U.S. and Illinois houses of representatives will be determined, along several other races.