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.

State Sens. Dan McConchie and Craig Wilcox will host a Conversations Untapped event from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Spirit Water, 3300 Three Oaks Road in Cary.

Monday marked the first day for candidates to file ahead of the June primary. Here's everyone who has filed so far in McHenry County races.

County and township officials charged with a felony or certain other crimes could be placed on administrative leave while their cases are pending under a bill passed out of the Illinois Senate last week.

A survey launched by state Sen. Craig Wilcox seeks “greater insight into the opinions and priorities” of the residents living in the McHenry Republican’s district.

Four months after reaching out to the Illinois Department of Employment Security for help collecting unemployment benefits, Lakewood resident Joel Jones is still waiting for help from the agency as he struggles to find a job.