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July 26, 2025
Shaw Local

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State Sen. Don DeWitte will not seek reelection

State Sen. Don DeWitte will not seek reelection

State Sen. Don DeWitte, R-St. Charles, announced he will not seek reelection next year.

By Brenda Schory●
July 23, 2025 at 4:48 pm CDT

McHenry County aims to increase security for judges by removing personal info: ‘Days we’re living in’

McHenry County aims to increase security for judges by removing personal info: ‘Days we’re living in’

McHenry County has purchased software to help keep judge's personal information off the internet.

By Amanda Marrazzo and Claire O'Brien●
July 22, 2025 at 10:42 am CDT

McHenry County sheriff will place deputy with DCFS to aid case workers, children, families

McHenry County sheriff will place deputy with DCFS to aid case workers, children, families

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office will partner with the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services to place a deputy in the Woodstock DCFS office for three years.

By Michelle Meyer●
July 18, 2025 at 9:21 am CDT

McHenry County clerk makes case for raise, citing safety risks for election officials as one reason

McHenry County clerk makes case for raise, citing safety risks for election officials as one reason

McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio publicly made the case for a raise of about 35% for whoever wins next year's election for the clerk seat. Tirio has announced he's running.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 12, 2025 at 6:00 pm CDT

GOP State Rep. Jeff Keicher to seek reelection in 2026

GOP State Rep. Jeff Keicher to seek reelection in 2026

Republican State Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, recently announced he’ll seek reelection to the Illinois 70th House District in 2026, vowing to work across the aisle for decreased taxes, job growth, women’s health and more.

By Kelsey Rettke●
July 05, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

Slaughterhouse plan near Wonder Lake hits snag; zoning hearing called off

Slaughterhouse plan near Wonder Lake hits snag; zoning hearing called off

A zoning hearing was called off over a controversial slaughterhouse near Wonder Lake has been called off after a new wrinkle was discovered.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 02, 2025 at 2:00 pm CDT

McHenry County sign shop supervisor retires after 40+ years with MCDOT and 11,000 signs

McHenry County sign shop supervisor retires after 40+ years with MCDOT and 11,000 signs

McHenry County Division of Transportation sign shop supervisor Andrew Rose started at the division full-time in 1982.

By Claire O'Brien●
July 02, 2025 at 12:00 pm CDT

County-owned Valley Hi nursing home near Woodstock opens memory care unit

County-owned Valley Hi nursing home near Woodstock opens memory care unit

To fill what's expected to be a growing need for memory care, the McHenry County-operated Valley Hi nursing home near Woodstock opened its new memory care unit.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 30, 2025 at 6:59 am CDT

What you pay in sales tax in each McHenry County town, as Woodstock looks at hiking its rate

What you pay in sales tax in each McHenry County town, as Woodstock looks at hiking its rate

If Woodstock raises its sales tax, will it be the highest in McHenry County? Take a look at what shoppers pay in taxes for general merchandise in each county community.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 24, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT

Rep. Jeff Keicher to host office hours in DeKalb, Kane, McHenry counties this summer

Rep. Jeff Keicher to host office hours in DeKalb, Kane, McHenry counties this summer

Residents who live in the Illinois General Assembly’s 70th District are invited to office hours hosted by Rep. Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, at various locations across DeKalb, Kane and McHenry counties this summer.

By Kelsey Rettke●
June 21, 2025 at 11:53 am CDT
Slaughterhouse near Woodstock gets County Board OK over neighbor opposition

Slaughterhouse near Woodstock gets County Board OK over neighbor opposition

The McHenry County Board approved a Woodstock-area slaughterhouse that raised objections from neighbors and nearby Hartland Township officials.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 19, 2025 at 5:15 am CDT
Opponents of slaughterhouse near Woodstock make final pleas to county board for no vote

Opponents of slaughterhouse near Woodstock make final pleas to county board for no vote

Opponents of a proposed slaughterhouse near Woodstock made last pleas to the McHenry County Board to vote down the plans when it takes up the matter Tuesday.

By Claire O'Brien●
June 15, 2025 at 4:54 pm CDT

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