McHenry County Board member Kelli Wegener
A Republican member of the McHenry County Board took issue with language in the Women's History Month proclamation that mentioned diversity, equity and inclusion
Proponents argued the raises for McHenry County assistant state's attorneys and public defenders will help the county attract and retain lawyers.
Raises are being sought for prosecutors and public defenders in McHenry County to make them more competitive. But the discussion led to accusations of politicking.
McHenry County Board Mike Buehler highlighted upcoming work like the widening of Route 47 and the opening of the Longmeadow Bridge.
McHenry County is considering renting out a former Aldi to use as an election center and polling place.
The list of candidates for next year’s elections began to take shape this week. On the ballot next year are countywide offices, two county-level judicial vacancies and seats on the McHenry County Board and in the Illinois House and Congress.
The $247 million McHenry County budget was approved along with a levy that will raise property taxes slightly for homeowners and businesses.
The McHenry County Board voted Tuesday evening to change the zoning allowing the creation of six new solar farms, mostly in western McHenry County.
McHenry County Board member Kelli Wegener will hold a town hall meeting open to all McHenry County residents from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Nunda Township Hall, 3510 Bay Road in Crystal Lake.
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.
Nearly 40 residents spoke Tuesday at the McHenry County Law and Government Committee meeting about a resolution denouncing the new gun ban in Illinois
With nine new McHenry County Board members being seated this month, members, both new and old, say their priorities are tackling inflation, making progress on Valley Hi, and doling out federal money
Half of the McHenry County Board is new, with seven incumbents losing their seats in November. Eight of the previous board’s members opted against running for their seat this year.
Unofficial results for the newly downsized McHenry County Board show 13 Republicans to five Democrats. Of those potential winners, eight new faces could be on the board, making up nearly half of the body.
With the polls now closed in Illinois, the count can begin to see which candidates will take the 18 open seats on the McHenry County Board.