JDub
@divajanelle.bsky.social
Journalist, baker, attitude giver, extrovert. My opinions are my own, if numerous. News should never be AI powered
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A man was taken into custody outside the McHenry County courthouse Wednesday by agents wearing masks and Homeland Security vests who witnesses said smashed the window of his car before detaining him.
Masked Homeland Security agents arrest man outside McHenry County courthouse
A man was taken into custody outside the McHenry County courthouse Wednesday by agents wearing masks and Homeland Security vests who witnesses said smashed the window of his car before detaining him.
www.shawlocal.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:41 AM
A man was taken into custody outside the McHenry County courthouse Wednesday by agents wearing masks and Homeland Security vests who witnesses said smashed the window of his car before detaining him.
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McHenry city officials say taking advantage of new property growth could allow them to raise their property tax levy while the average homeowner's portion to the city goes down.
McHenry tax levy could rise, but cost to average homeowner could drop, city says
McHenry city officials say taking advantage of new property growth could allow them to raise their property tax levy while the average homeowner's portion to the city goes down.
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November 5, 2025 at 7:38 PM
McHenry city officials say taking advantage of new property growth could allow them to raise their property tax levy while the average homeowner's portion to the city goes down.
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Three No Kings protests were held across McHenry County on Saturday, part of 2,500 events across the country
Thousands turn out for 3 ‘No Kings’ rallies across McHenry County
Three No Kings protests were held across McHenry County on Saturday, part of 2,500 events across the country
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October 18, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Three No Kings protests were held across McHenry County on Saturday, part of 2,500 events across the country
Cop lost his gun, it ends up getting stashed in some bushes, cops SIGN court documents when charging the schmuck who picked it up, and try to blame the media for reporting based on documents they signed although they were incorrect?
After earlier clarifying that a rifle was not recovered from the grounds of the Crystal Lake library, police Thursday confirmed the gun had allegedly been hidden there - and that it belongs to a department employee.
New twist in case of gun hidden at Crystal Lake library: It belonged to police employee, cops now confirm
After earlier clarifying that a rifle was not recovered from the grounds of the Crystal Lake library, police Thursday confirmed the gun had allegedly been hidden there - and that it belongs to a department employee.
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October 2, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Cop lost his gun, it ends up getting stashed in some bushes, cops SIGN court documents when charging the schmuck who picked it up, and try to blame the media for reporting based on documents they signed although they were incorrect?
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A Marengo woman's pollinator garden was removed by city officials, video of which has gone viral. But the video doesn't capture all aspects of the story.
Video of Marengo removing woman’s garden has gotten millions of views. But there’s more to the story.
A Marengo woman's pollinator garden was removed by city officials, video of which has gone viral. But the video doesn't capture all aspects of the story.
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September 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
A Marengo woman's pollinator garden was removed by city officials, video of which has gone viral. But the video doesn't capture all aspects of the story.
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Whenever I'm reminded Space Force exists, it's the absolute inverse of when, at the end of Tabula Rasa, Xander re-remembers King Ralph.
“Space Force” still makes me cringe.
September 2, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Whenever I'm reminded Space Force exists, it's the absolute inverse of when, at the end of Tabula Rasa, Xander re-remembers King Ralph.
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WASHINGTON (AP) for the win. 👏👏
"Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s alliance took off like one of SpaceX’s rockets. It was supercharged and soared high.
And then it blew up."
apnews.com/article/trum...
"Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s alliance took off like one of SpaceX’s rockets. It was supercharged and soared high.
And then it blew up."
apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump and Musk's relationship flames out just as intensely and publicly as it started
President Donald Trump is threatening to cut Elon Musk’s government contracts as their fractured alliance rapidly escalated into a public feud.
apnews.com
June 6, 2025 at 1:40 AM
WASHINGTON (AP) for the win. 👏👏
"Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s alliance took off like one of SpaceX’s rockets. It was supercharged and soared high.
And then it blew up."
apnews.com/article/trum...
"Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s alliance took off like one of SpaceX’s rockets. It was supercharged and soared high.
And then it blew up."
apnews.com/article/trum...
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A bell owned by former McHenry Alderman Frank McClatchey cracked on Monday as he rang it on Memorial Day in honor of veterans who have died.
Bell tolled at many McHenry events cracks during Memorial Day ceremony
A bell owned by former McHenry Alderman Frank McClatchey cracked on Monday as he rang it on Memorial Day in honor of veterans who have died.
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May 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
A bell owned by former McHenry Alderman Frank McClatchey cracked on Monday as he rang it on Memorial Day in honor of veterans who have died.
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The McHenry Country Club has been sold for almost $2 million to a local businessman and philanthropist, and the McHenry City Council had a special meeting to grant a liquor license.
McHenry Country Club sold for $2M to local businessman; gets new name, liquor license
The McHenry Country Club has been sold for almost $2 million to a local businessman and philanthropist, and the McHenry City Council had a special meeting to grant a liquor license.
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May 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The McHenry Country Club has been sold for almost $2 million to a local businessman and philanthropist, and the McHenry City Council had a special meeting to grant a liquor license.
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The Trump and Truth Store in Huntley could soon be forced to vacate its space as it's facing eviction over sign violations. The owner says she has a right to advertise.
Trump store in Huntley facing eviction, cited for code violation over signs
The Trump and Truth Store in Huntley could soon be forced to vacate its space as it's facing eviction over sign violations. The owner says she has a right to advertise.
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April 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The Trump and Truth Store in Huntley could soon be forced to vacate its space as it's facing eviction over sign violations. The owner says she has a right to advertise.
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The snowy owl that captured McHenry's attention in December was underweight and starving when it was hit by a car and killed.
McHenry snowy owl: New report reveals what contributed to bird’s death
The snowy owl that captured McHenry's attention in December was underweight and starving when it was hit by a car and killed.
www.shawlocal.com
March 21, 2025 at 10:30 AM
The snowy owl that captured McHenry's attention in December was underweight and starving when it was hit by a car and killed.
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Charles "Nick" Sedore passed away on Jan. 3. The clients of his McHenry clock repair business should get their clocks back soon, his estate attorney said.
Stuck in time: After death of McHenry clock shop owner, customers try to get back timepieces locked inside
Charles "Nick" Sedore passed away on Jan. 3. The clients of his McHenry clock repair business should get their clocks back soon, his estate attorney said.
www.shawlocal.com
March 12, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Charles "Nick" Sedore passed away on Jan. 3. The clients of his McHenry clock repair business should get their clocks back soon, his estate attorney said.
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Protesters lined Route 14 in Crystal Lake on Saturday for a McHenry County National Organization for Women event dubbed “United We Resist.”
Hundreds gather at Women’s Day rally in Crystal Lake, decry federal cuts they say harm ‘most vulnerable’
Protesters lined Route 14 in Crystal Lake on Saturday for a McHenry County National Organization for Women event dubbed “United We Resist.”
www.shawlocal.com
March 8, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Protesters lined Route 14 in Crystal Lake on Saturday for a McHenry County National Organization for Women event dubbed “United We Resist.”
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McHenry's Economic Development department is working with McHenry School District 156, building owners and artists to develop new murals set to go up this spring
McHenry planning 2 new downtown murals this year
McHenry's Economic Development department is working with McHenry School District 156, building owners and artists to develop new murals set to go up this spring
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March 8, 2025 at 10:03 PM
McHenry's Economic Development department is working with McHenry School District 156, building owners and artists to develop new murals set to go up this spring
Please never text anyone (me) at 5:30 am unless it’s an emergency (breaking news I should be getting dressed and out the door for).
January 21, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Please never text anyone (me) at 5:30 am unless it’s an emergency (breaking news I should be getting dressed and out the door for).
@washingtonpost.com hey guys. I really want to support the reporters who are busting their rears in the face of an owner who isn’t helping the cause. But please fix the online crosswords that aren’t saving progress as of yesterday. Thanks. And keep up the fight for democracy
January 12, 2025 at 3:08 PM
@washingtonpost.com hey guys. I really want to support the reporters who are busting their rears in the face of an owner who isn’t helping the cause. But please fix the online crosswords that aren’t saving progress as of yesterday. Thanks. And keep up the fight for democracy
Where’s my small market journalist? Not the ones covering DC and LA, but the ones like me doing school board and city council meetings one day, iguanas rescued by neighborhood volunteers the next.
#communityjournalism
#communityjournalism
January 9, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Where’s my small market journalist? Not the ones covering DC and LA, but the ones like me doing school board and city council meetings one day, iguanas rescued by neighborhood volunteers the next.
#communityjournalism
#communityjournalism
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This ran Tuesday, the same day FB said it's done fact checking, and privately decided to no longer block hate speech. Still trying to get the admin of a scam-laden local FB page, where scammers are just posting to each other at this point, to take it down.
This ran Tuesday, the same day FB said it's done fact checking, and privately decided to no longer block hate speech. Still trying to get the admin of a scam-laden local FB page, where scammers are just posting to each other at this point, to take it down.
Local Facebook group inundated with scams and fake posts, spreading fear and giving McHenry police headaches
McHenry Police Department warns residents that a local Facebook group page is mostly scam posts, including one that falsely claimed there was a serial killer on the loose.
www.shawlocal.com
January 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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This ran Tuesday, the same day FB said it's done fact checking, and privately decided to no longer block hate speech. Still trying to get the admin of a scam-laden local FB page, where scammers are just posting to each other at this point, to take it down.
This ran Tuesday, the same day FB said it's done fact checking, and privately decided to no longer block hate speech. Still trying to get the admin of a scam-laden local FB page, where scammers are just posting to each other at this point, to take it down.
Release! release! release!
January 7, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Release! release! release!
Blocking onlyfans accounts, bots and romance scammers is like a whole job here, huh?
January 3, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Blocking onlyfans accounts, bots and romance scammers is like a whole job here, huh?
It feels like baby Twitter in here. I remember baby Twitter. Hopefully it'll grow into a better version of its older sibling.
January 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
It feels like baby Twitter in here. I remember baby Twitter. Hopefully it'll grow into a better version of its older sibling.