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Schools

CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Participate in Fall Fitness & Yoga Using the Punch Pass Option

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

Fall fitness and yoga classes are underway at the Crystal Lake Park District but it’s not too late to join us! Our Punch Pass options allow for flexibility-try a new type of fitness and yoga classes.

Local Government

CRYSTAL LAKE POLICE DEPARTMENT: City of Crystal Lake Police Department Public Notice

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2019

The Crystal Lake Police Department is scheduled for an on-site assessment as part of a program to achieve reaccreditation by verifying it meets professional standards.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By Glenn Minnis | 2 days ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.

Politics

Voters must be wary of unethical campaign tactics, Sen. Wilcox cautions

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2019

Illinois freshmen state Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) thinks the time has come for voters to establish guidelines about what is considered acceptable behavior in political campaigns.

From Kane County Reporter

Increasingly negative image not helping Illinois' chances for a recovery, Rep. Ugaste says

By Glenn Minnis | 2 days ago

Illinois state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) wishes that for once the state could be in the spotlight for something positive rather than for all its fiscal shortcomings.

Village of Lakewood Village Board met September 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 9, 2019

Village of Lakewood Village Board met Tuesday, Sept. 24.

From Lake County Gazette

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 32: Senate Weeks in Review: Sept. 23 – Oct. 4, 2019

By Press release submission | 5 days ago

A cost of living report on McHenry County and a tax burden report about Illinois top the news in this latest column.

Local Government

VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY: BASSET Training

By Press release submission | Oct 9, 2019

Over service of alcohol can be a problem for both communities and liquor establishments.

Village of Johnsburg Joint Review Board met September 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2019

Village of Johnsburg Joint Review Board met Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Village of Johnsburg Planning and Zoning Commission met September 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2019

Village of Johnsburg Planning and Zoning Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Village of Johnsburg Development & Government Affairs Committee met September 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2019

Village of Johnsburg Development & Government Affairs Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 25.

Village of Lake in the Hills Committee of the Whole met September 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2019

Village of Lake in the Hills Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 24.

Village of Lake in the Hills Board of Trustees met September 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2019

Village of Lake in the Hills Board of Trustees met Thursday, Sept. 26.

City of Woodstock Library Board of Trustees met September 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2019

City of Woodstock Library Board of Trustees met Saturday, Sept. 28.

City of Crystal Lake Economic Development Committee met September 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2019

City of Crystal Lake Economic Development Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 24.

City of Harvard Park Board met September 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2019

City of Harvard Park Board met Wednesday, Sept. 18.

City of Harvard City Council met September 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2019

City of Harvard City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 24.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois tops Kiplinger’s list of 'least tax-friendly' states in nation

By Kasey Schefflin-Emrich | 5 days ago

Illinois has been named the nation’s 'least tax-friendly' state in a new analysis by Kiplinger.

From Prairie State Wire

U.S. Senate Resolution: No bailing out Illinois

By Karen Kidd | 5 days ago

The Land of Lincoln is suffering a number of financial woes, fueled in large part by unfunded pension liabilities, but neither Illinois nor any other state should expect a bailout from Uncle Sam, according to a resolution introduced into the senate last summer.

Politics

Rep. Skillicorn's gloomy forecast for state gas tax hike proving to be accurate

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 8, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is giving Gov. J.B. Pritzker all the credit he believes is deserved based on reports that Illinois motorists spent $100 more in gas taxes during the first month of the state's new levy.