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The McHenry Messenger
McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger
McHenry High School's student-written and -edited newspaper

The McHenry Messenger
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is surrounded by journalists as he leaves the U.S. Capitol after his fellow members of Congress voted to expel him from the House of Representatives on Dec. 1, 2023, in Washington, DC. Santos is only the sixth person in U.S. history to be expelled from the House of Representatives.

Santos expelled from Congress

Grace Crockett, News Editor • December 21, 2023

A vote was held in congress on Dec. 1 to expel the former New York Republican representative George Santos from Congress. Santos is the sixth member of House representatives to ever be expelled from...

The Hall Pass: Federal budget, Johnsburg shooting, and parent teacher conferences

The Hall Pass: Federal budget, Johnsburg shooting, and parent teacher conferences

Eli Frommes, Host and Podcast Producer • November 17, 2023

The Hall Pass is a podcast that gives you the local, national and global headlines you need to hear in span of a single passing period. To listen to the podcast, press the play button above, or head...

Newly elected U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks with fellow Republicans on the East Front steps of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol on Oct. 25, 2023, in Washington, D.C. After a contentious nominating period that has seen four candidates over a three-week period, Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) was voted in to succeed former Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who was ousted on October 4 in a move led by a small group of conservative members of his own party.

Republicans choose new Speaker of the House

Aika Villa, Page Designer • October 27, 2023

On Wednesday, Republicans in the House of Representative chose a new Speaker after three weeks of debate. On Oct. 25  Mike Johnson (R-LA) was voted into the top position, second in line for the presidency,...

The Hall Pass | Speaker drama, MCCs Frankenstein and a Smash Bros. tournament

The Hall Pass | Speaker drama, MCC’s “Frankenstein” and a Smash Bros. tournament

Eli Frommes, Host and Podcast Producer • October 20, 2023

The Hall Pass is a podcast that gives you the local, national and global headlines you need to hear in span of a single passing period. To listen to the podcast, press the play button above, or head...

A person holds a sign reading Protect Trans People as LGBTQ activists protest on March 17, 2023, in front of the US Consulate in Montreal, Canada, calling for transgender and non-binary people be admitted into Canada. - According to police services, some 200 people gathered in the rain to show support for the trans community in the United States.

The campaign against identity

Alayna Majkrzak, Features Editor • May 1, 2023

Law after law gets the stamp of approval. From Florida to Tennessee to Utah, bills are being passed that harm the LGBTQ+ community in one way or another. Some of the bills target all LGBTQ+ people, but...

Bill Foster, Democratic congressman for Illinoiss 11th congressional district, has represented Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2008. Because of redistricting, his district will now include McHenry and other parts of McHenry County.

Meet Bill Foster, the Democrat running to represent Illinois in the U.S. House of Representatives

Vanessa Moreno, Staff Writer • September 29, 2022

Congressman Bill Foster (D-11) will be up for reelection against Catalina Lauf (R-11) in the Nov. 8 midterm election. He has represented Illinois’s 11th District, which now includes McHenry, in the...

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