Seven Southern Illinois counties are considering secession and splitting from Cook County and its surrounding counties, including Iroquois County, Calhoun County, Clinton County, Green County, Jersey County,...
A freshly 18-year-old senior walks into MCHS, ready for the day ahead. However, many of her classmates are debating who they should vote for in this upcoming Presidential Election. Right then and there...
I was 9 years old when Donald Trump was elected as President of The United States. I was 13 when Joe Biden took his place. I am 17 years old now, and feel powerless knowing it is possible that come January...
Voting on mental health tax takes place in McHenry County
People vote on whether or not the tax of 25 cents per every 100 dollars spent should go to mental health
The Mental Health Tax is being voted...
Lola Cassidy, Online Managing Editor
• March 6, 2024
An eighteen year old high school student excitedly prepares to vote in his first election. But, when he starts to look into his options, trying to be informed, he sees that one of the top candidates is...
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty on April 4 to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records with intent to commit or conceal other crimes.
Charges connect to alleged hush-money...
Ruth Luqueno, Contributing Writer
• April 11, 2023
Citizens of McHenry County filled voting stations set up at different government buildings on April 4 as they exercised their right as U.S. citizens in the 2023 consolidated elections.
The voting ballot...
Article after article springs up surrounding one person, Donald Trump. Even in the years following his presidency, more articles are being published about him, not because of his accomplishments in office...
Gabe Santos, Arts and Entertainment Editor
• December 20, 2022
This year there has been a debate on whether or not the voting age should be lowered to 16, which would allow students as young as sophomores to be able to vote in small local elections, or even presidential...
The 2022 midterm elections took place on Nov. 8 across the United States and were one of the most crucial elections in history for both the Democratic and Republican parties.
Midterm elections this...
Though the president isn’t on the ballot, this year’s midterm elections are crucial; casting a vote this Nov. 8 is more important than ever. With issues like gun control, abortion and the economy...
