McHENRY – Over 75 local parents and students turned out for a first-in-the-state outreach program on Teen Driving Safety held at McHenry High School’s west campus Tuesday night highlighting a wide range of issues from new state laws to speed and seat belt safety. The event, sponsored by State Rep. Mark Beaubien (R-Wauconda), featured presentations by the Illinois State Police, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of McHenry Police Department.

Representative Beaubien’s Teen Driving Safety outreach was co-hosted by McHenry High School’s east and west campuses with outstanding support from the school’s principals, Dr. Barbara Small and Lynn Schnelker, respectively. The event was held in the auditorium of the west campus and was attended by dozens of local parents and students. Continue reading »