Candidates disagree on first countywide elected chairman responsibilities
For the first time, the McHenry County Board chairman will be chosen in a countywide election, and the two candidates vying for the Republican nomination disagree about the responsibilities of the...
View ArticleMcHenry County Board District 2 candidates support curbing taxes
Three candidates vying for the Republican nomination for two McHenry County Board District 2 seats in the March 15 primary say curbing taxes and promoting economic development are key to stemming the...
View ArticleHuman trafficking seminar
State Rep. Barbara Wheeler of Crystal Lake and Refuge for Women will host a special human trafficking awareness seminar Wednesday, Feb. 24, 7 to 9 p.m., at Lundahl Middle School, 560 Nash Road, Crystal...
View ArticleMcHenry County Board candidates talk cutting spending, managing surplus
Four candidates are vying for the Republican nod for two McHenry County Board District 1 seats in the March 15 primary.
View ArticleDawn Patrol: Megabus catches fire; NCC volunteers feed needy
Nobody injured after Megabus catches fire in Lake Forest. Volunteers "Feed the Need" in Naperville. Fire causes $150,000 in damage to Schaumburg duplex. Teachers union, Lake Villa school board pleased...
View ArticleTen stories you may have missed this weekend
Ten stories you may have missed this weekend, including an interview with the newest College of DuPage board member, the aftermath of those high winds on Friday, and Lake Villa Elementary District 41...
View ArticleSheriff: Algonquin residents arrested after 5-month drug investigation
An Algonquin couple is facing multiple heroin-related charges after a five-month drug investigation, the McHenry County sheriff's office said Tuesday. A third resident living with the couple was also...
View ArticleMcHenry board candidates differ on massive nursing home reserves
Four candidates running for the Republican nomination for two McHenry County Board seats have differing views on what to do with a $40 million reserve at Valley Hi, a county-run nursing home
View ArticleDomestic incident becomes campaign issue in McHenry County state's attorney race
Patrick Kenneally and Dan Regna, candidates for McHenry County state's attorney, agree on the importance of addressing domestic violence and substance abuse cases.
View ArticleMcHenry County GOP hopefuls aim to help staff improve
Three candidates seeking the Republican nomination for two McHenry County Board District 5 seats all strive to have government do more with less, but have differing methods on how to achieve that.
View ArticleMcHenry County recorder candidate wants to eliminate position
One candidate running for McHenry County recorder of deeds wants to eliminate the position altogether, but his two opponents are skeptical of the efficiency of his plan.
View ArticleMcHenry GOP board hopefuls have varied backgrounds, goals
Four candidates seeking the Republican nomination for two, two-year McHenry County Board District 3 seats have different and diverse backgrounds but share one thing in common: They all believe they are...
View ArticleHow does Yumz choose its flavors?
It can be hard to pick your favorite flavor. Luckily at Yumz Gourmet Frozen Yogurt along Randall Road in Lake in the Hills, you don't have to.
View ArticleWhether McHenry Co. Board works enough hours for pensions questioned
A state lawmaker and IMRF chief are suggesting 18 of 24 McHenry County Board members are not working enough hours to qualify for the state pensions they'd signed up to receive.
View ArticleOutlaws might take fight over confiscated vests to Supreme Court
Members of the Outlaws Motorcycle Club might appeal to Illinois Supreme Court in their lengthy quest to get back vests and patches confiscated after a bar fight, columnist Kerry Lester writes.
View ArticleMcHenry County Board chairman candidates debate how to lower tax burden
The two candidates facing off in the first countywide election for McHenry County Board chairman have different ideas for how to reduce the tax burden on residents.
View ArticleIMRF: McHenry County Board members must prove pension eligibility
The Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund is asking McHenry County Board members to prove their eligibility in the state pension program. Executive Director Louis Kosiba sent a letter to the county Monday...
View ArticleMcHenry County voters to elect chairman, new state's attorney
Tuesday's election will be historic for McHenry County voters, who will elect their county board chairman for the first time. In the first Republican primary for the spot, voters will choose between...
View ArticlePolls open late in McHenry County
Polls open until 8:30 p.m. in McHenry County due to problems at various polling places.
View ArticleCrystal Lake councilmen in lead for McHenry County Board seats
With only a small number of votes counted late Tuesday, two Crystal Lake City Council members are leading for the Republican nomination for two, 2-year McHenry County Board District 2 seats.
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