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Reick bill would require cost analysis before road district consolidation votes

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jan 8, 2018

Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) said he recently filed legislation that would require a cost analysis before any consolidation actions are taken on township road districts.

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Lakewood makes 10 percent cut in property tax levy

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jan 8, 2018

Lakewood residents will pay less on their property tax bills for 2018 following a recent Village Board decision to reduce the levy.

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McHenry County responds to opioid crisis by filing lawsuit against drug companies

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jan 8, 2018

McHenry County is suing several pharmaceutical companies and physicians for allegedly deceptively marketing opioid prescription drugs and misrepresenting the addictive qualities of the drugs.

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McHenry County collecting 'dead' household batteries for recycling

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jan 8, 2018

The McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is offering a free recycling program for single-use household batteries in AA, AAA, C, D and 9-volt sizes through Jan. 31.

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Reick calls state spending for new laptops for House members a waste

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 27, 2017

The General Assembly will spend nearly $50,000 to replace the laptops of state representatives, an expense that Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) held up as an accessible and clear example for wasteful government spending in a recent blog post.

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Algonquin Road District motion seeks to void collective-bargaining agreement with Local 150

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 26, 2017

An attorney for the Algonquin Township highway commissioner filed a motion in early December seeking to counter arguments from a local union by arguing that the union’s agreement with the Algonquin Township Road District should be voided, according to a copy of the motion published by the McHenry County Blog.

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Skillicorn calls for end to Illinois Municipal League annual conference

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 18, 2017

Responding to a Daily Herald report detailing the cost to taxpayers, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) recently called for an end to the Illinois Municipal League’s annual conference, according to a release from the lawmaker.

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Watchdog group says private vehicles were listed on Algonquin Township I-Pass account

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 4, 2017

Under former Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller, several personal vehicles were registered on the township’s I-Pass account, and he appears have accessed the account after leaving office to remove those vehicles, according to allegations raised in a report from the Edgar County Watchdogs.

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Redevelopment of former Maplewood School property on agenda at Dec. 5 Village of Cary meeting

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 3, 2017

The Village of Cary will host a Committee of the Whole meeting on the former Maplewood School property, covering its redevelopment progress, after the Village Board meeting on Dec. 5, according to a press release from the Village.

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Women Empowering Women hosting Holiday Luncheon

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 2, 2017

Women Empowering Women will host a Holiday Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Centegra Hospital, 10400 Haligus Road in Huntley, which will include a lunch buffet and networking scramble, a posting on the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce website said.

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Hultgren wishes McHenry County College a happy 50th

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 13, 2017

Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) recently recognized the 50th anniversary of McHenry County College on the House floor, commending the school for the extraordinary services it offers to area students.

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Skillicorn calls for change in Springfield

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 8, 2017

Following a mounting scandal over sexual harassment allegations in the General Assembly and the lack of a legislative inspector general (LIG) for years to investigate them, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) recently called for change in Springfield.

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Crystal Lake taking some of the scares out of Halloween with DUI patrols

By Caitlin Nordahl | Oct 31, 2017

The Crystal Lake Police Department is increasing patrols on Halloween in an effort to discourage impaired driving, which led to more than 300 deaths in Illinois in 2016, according to a press release.

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Wheeler looks to ban bump-fire devices after Las Vegas shootings

By Caitlin Nordahl | Oct 30, 2017

The recent mass shooting in Las Vegas has prompted Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) to push for legislation that would bar future sales and possession of bump-fire stock devices like the one used in the tragedy that left 59 people dead, according to a press release.

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Four competing for vacated Nunda Township seat

By Caitlin Nordahl | Oct 29, 2017

Four applicants are vying for the seat left vacant by the resignation of Nunda Township Trustee Ed Dvorak, according to a report from the McHenry County Blog.

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McHenry County urges caution after rabid bat is found

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 21, 2017

Following the discovery of a rabid bat in Crystal Lake, the McHenry County Department of Health (MCDH) is reminding residents never to handle bats or any wild animals to minimize their risk of exposure to the deadly disease.

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Social media commenters say Michael Madigan should follow daughter out door

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 20, 2017

Attorney General Lisa Madigan's recent announcement to not seek re-election was met with a range of responses throughout the state.

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Althoff cheers extension of EDGE program, calls it key to economy

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 19, 2017

Sen. Pam Althoff (R-McHenry) praised the EDGE program, recently overhauled through legislation signed by Gov. Bruce Rauner, as a key to keeping Illinois businesses in the state, according to a press release.

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Hultgren pleads for continued funding of federal children's health program

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 19, 2017

Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) recently urged House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) to help ensure the continued funding of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), according to a press release.

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Skillicorn, McSweeney call on Legislature to repeal Trust Act

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 14, 2017

Reps. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) and David McSweeney (R-Park Ridge) have asked the General Assembly to convene a special session to immediately repeal the Trust Act, which some say has moved Illinois to sanctuary state status, according to a release from Skillicorn.