Khristopher Flack Stories

Hultgren hosts Chicago roundtable on Illinois' infrastructure needs

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 22, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Dist. 14) hosted a roundtable in Chicago on Monday with state and federal policymakers to discuss Illinois' transportation infrastructure needs with stakeholders. Twenty five representatives from Illinois transportation authorities, universities, governments and businesses met with Hultgren and Rep. Bill Shuster (R-PA), chairman of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Harvard to hold public meeting on vision plan next week

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 21, 2015

The City of Harvard will hold a public open house 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 29 at the Harvard Diggins Library, 900 E. McKinley St., for Harvard residents who want to provide feedback on the latest draft of the city's comprehensive plan.

Construction upgrades continue on Church Street in Huntley

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 21, 2015

Construction crews are working in and around Church Street this week, focusing on completing concrete curbs and gutters, bases, sidewalks, driveway aprons and brick pavers. Pavement preparation and asphalt binder paving may occur during the latter part of the week.

Algonquin Historic Commission workshop meeting Saturday

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 21, 2015

The Algonquin Historic Commission will hold its second workshop meeting of the month on Oct. 24, 8:30 a.m. to noon in the Historic Village Hall, 2 S. Main Street. The agenda will cover a variety of administrative tasks -- including filing, sorting research, accessioning -- as well as work on any current projects.

Cary board to hear builder's appeal after village rejects apartment project

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 20, 2015

The Village of Cary's Board of Zoning, Planning and Appeals will hold a public hearing on Thursday to consider builder Pedcor's appeal in its efforts to secure a building permit for the Garden Place Apartments project.

Kirk receives Lincoln Award for legislative efforts against gun violence

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 20, 2015

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) became the first Republican U.S. senator to earn the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence's (ICHV) Abraham Lincoln Award, given to officials who have taken a strong position against gun violence.

Fox River Grove residents speak out on public-works expansion plan

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 20, 2015

Several community members spoke out at Fox River Grove's recent Committee of the Whole meeting to express concerns about the town's proposed public works facility expansion. Concerns primarily were focused on the impact the project would have on neighboring property values and nearby residents' views.

Algonquin Police to boost patrols targeting drunk drivers on Halloween

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 20, 2015

The Algonquin Police Department said it will have special patrols on the roads this Halloween as part of its "Drive Sober of Get Pulled Over" campaign, aimed at discouraging drunk driving. “Driving while alcohol- or drug-impaired is deadly, it is illegal, and it will get you pulled over and arrested this Halloween,” Sgt. Robert Salazar said.

Woodstock City Council meeting Tuesday night

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 19, 2015

The Woodstock City Council will meet on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Woodstock City Hall. Agenda items include the renaming of Bates Field No. 4, snow-removal contracts and a new noise ordinance for amplified noise in public places.

Village of Johnsburg board of trustees to meet on Tuesday

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 19, 2015

The Village of Johnsburg board of trustees will hold its regular meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Village Hall, located at 1515 Channel Beach Ave.Agenda items include a presentation on McHenry's emergency warning sirens by the township's fire-protection district, as well as consideration of a proposal to approve funds for a replacement siren for Station 2 in Johnsburg.

Kirk calls on Obama to respond to Iran's recent ballistic missile test

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 19, 2015

U.S. Sens. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) called on President Obama to confirm whether Iran's recent ballistic missile testing violated United Nations guidelines, and if so, to explain how the White House will respond.

Helsinki Commission to hold hearing on migrant surge into Europe

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 19, 2015

The federal government's Helsinki Commission will hold a hearing on Tuesday in Washington D.C., aimed at formulating a response to the ongoing migrant crisis in Europe. Officials from the U.S. State Department, United Nations, and ambassadors from the European Union and Serbia are expected to testify.

Durbin urges other agencies to take action against University of Phoenix

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 16, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) called on the leaders of the Department of Veterans Affairs and the Department of Education recently to reconsider their relationships with the University of Phoenix, following a recent Department of Defense report on the school's inappropriate recruiting practices.