McHenry Times

The Barrington Hills Village Board will hold a special meeting to vote on the village's 2016 fiscal budget at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Village Hall.

McHenry amends budget to hire a buildings and neighborhood services director

The McHenry City Council voted 4-3 at its Nov. 2 meeting to amend the current budget in the amount of $29,000 for the recruitment and hiring of a new director of buildings and neighborhood services.

McHenry County College foundation wins AT&T award

The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation received an Investing in Illinois award from AT&T this week. The $1,000 award will fund the 2016 People in Need Forum, which will provide workshops and information to local service organizations.

Lake in the Hills holding holiday lights contest

The village of Lake in the Hills said Wednesday its is challenging residents to a holiday lights decorating contest. The village will hand out awards for Best Overall Display, the Clark Griswold Award and the Best Rookie Award (for first-time entrants).

Oakwood Hills board to approve new patrol officer, tax levy

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 2, 2015

The Oakwood Hills Village Board will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the village offices.

Lake in the Hills receives financial reporting award

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 2, 2015

The village of Lake in the Hills said Tuesday it has received an award for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada.

Durbin thankful for new biofuel standards but will push for higher amounts

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 1, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) said Monday that while he is pleased by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new standards for the amount of biofuels required to be included in gasoline and diesel fuel, he is disappointed the amounts were not higher.

Fox River Grove Parks Commission to discuss winter plans

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 1, 2015

The village of Fox Grove's Parks Commission will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

Algonquin Village Board puts bills, payroll on agenda

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

The Algonquin Village Board is scheduled to approve more than $1.2 million dollars in bills and payroll payments at its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive

Spring Grove to consider 2015 tax levies

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

The village of Spring Grove is slated to consider 2015 tax levies and conduct other business at its regular board meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers.

Lake in the Hills trustees consider tax incentive for tavern

The Lake in the Hills Committee of the Whole recently released the minutes of its Sept. 22 meeting.

Lakewood tables decision on allowing ice cream trucks in village

The Lakewood Village Board agreed to table an ice cream truck ordinance at its Oct. 27 meeting.

Lake in the Hills issues drone rules reminder

The village of Lake in the Hills is reminding anyone flying a drone, unmanned aircraft system or model aircraft near the Lake in the Hills Airport that they need to follow the appropriate rules set forward by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Fox River Grove trustees discuss sign law

The Fox River Grove Committee of the Whole discussed updating the village's sign code at its regular meeting Nov. 19.

Cary warns residents to be wary of energy-company solicitors

The Village of Cary is warning residents not to provide any personal or billing information, especially account numbers, to any energy-company solicitors, which may result in an unwanted change in service providers or other changes in service. In 2014, Cary signed a three-year agreement with Constellation Energy for electric services in the village, which overlapped with some customers' electric service provided through ComEd.

Rauner to meet with legislators on budget impasse next week

Gov. Bruce Rauner will meet with state legislators on Wednesday to try and resolve the state's budget impasse. Legislators have been locked in a stalemate over the financial plan for the state for over five months.

Calumet City police chief confirmed as new U.S. marshal for Northern Illinois

Calumet City Police Chief Edward Gilmore recently was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next U.S. marshal for the Northern Illinois District. “Through many years of service to Illinois, Edward Gilmore has established a reputation for responsibility and professionalism in the law enforcement community,” U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) said.

Lake in the Hills welcomes two new businesses