As July 1 was the first day of the new fiscal year, several new laws went into effect. The biggest law to go into effect was the 2020 budget, as…

State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) is establishing his Fox Lake office as a drop-off location for Cell Phones for Soldiers and asking residents of the 64th District to help…

From the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission: Lake County has been experiencing more frequent and stronger rainfall events. Recently, the Illinois State Water Survey released updated statistical rainfall data for Bulletin 70–Frequency…

Legislation sponsored by State Representative Tom Weber (R-Lake Villa) to ensure stable funding for County Cooperative Extension programs, such as 4-H, is ready for the Governor’s signature. House Bill 2264…

The McHenry County Board voted to rebate $15 million of the approximately $40 million fund surplus of Valley Hi Nursing Home, McHenry County’s long-term skilled nursing facility, back to homeowners…

From the Lake County Department of Transportation: The contractor has completed the excavation and seeding of the wetland area extension in the southeast corner. Trees will be planted in this…

From the Lake County Health Department & Community Health Center: Low-cost pet vaccination clinics provide a convenient and affordable way to keep pets up to date with their shots and…

The graduated income tax proposed by Governor JB Pritzker would enable future governors of Illinois and Illinois General Assemblies to enact any tax rate they want upon any specific slice…

From the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (March 26, 2019): Current Conditions: Measured inflows on the Fox River near New Munster, WI are 1980 cfs and dropping; flows on Nippersink…