LocalLabs News Service Stories

Woodstock Environmental Commission continues review of environmental plan

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 13, 2016

The Woodstock Environmental Commission held a special meeting April 7 to review its environmental plan recommendations list.

Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission holds hearing on church permit

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 13, 2016

The Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met April 6 to consider a special use permit for Willow Creek Church.

Fox River Grove Park Commission discusses concrete slab removal costs

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 13, 2016

The Fox River Grove Park Commission discussed the cost of removing a picnic grove concrete slab at its April 6 meeting.

Crystal Lake City Council discusses fishing derby requests

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 12, 2016

The Crystal Lake City Council discussed a request to run the Crystal Lake Anglers Shoreline Fishing Derbies at its April 5 meeting.

Richmond Community Development Committee reviews sandwich shop's landscaping plans

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 12, 2016

The Richmond Community Development Committee reviewed exterior landscaping and lighting proposed for Panino’s Italian Sandwiches and Crab Shack at its April 5 meeting.

Huntley Plan Commission to consider proposed storage facility

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 11, 2016

The village of Huntley Plan Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday in Village Hall to consider a final plat of subdivision and zoning requests to allow a self-storage facility on approximately 7.6 acres at Kiley Drive and Ruth Road.

Huntley Cemetery Board to discuss GIS software

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 11, 2016

The Huntley Cemetery Board will meet 3:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Municipal Complex to discuss an overview of geographic information system (GIS) software.

Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission to discuss grant approval at Alano Club

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 6, 2016

The Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Municipal Complex to discuss the Certificate of Appropriateness and grant approval for restoration work at the Alano Club, 36 N. Virginia St.

Richmond to consider municipal code amendments

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 5, 2016

The Richmond Village Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. Thursday to consider several proposed amendments to the village's municipal code.

Huntley trustees to discuss proposed veterinary hospital

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 5, 2016

The Huntley Village Board will meet as a committee of the whole at 7:00 p.m. Thursday to discuss a proposed veterinary hospital and a proposed outdoor athletic facility among several other items.

Johnsburg trustees to consider changes in subdivision annexation agreement

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 4, 2016

The Johnsburg Village Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to consider several proposed amendments regarding the the Remington Grove of Johnsburg subdivision.

McHenry County planning panel discusses agricultural resources

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 24, 2016

The McHenry County Regional Planning Commission discussed the county’s Agricultural Resources Review at its meeting Thursday.

Analysis: Illinois universities spend all state taxpayer money on retiree pensions, not current student instruction

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 23, 2016

Amid a political stalemate delaying their state funding, leaders at Illinois’ public universities are threatening teacher layoffs and class cancellations.

Skillicorn in tight race for House District 66 GOP candidacy

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 16, 2016

With votes from 13 precincts still to tally in McHenry County, Allen Skillicorn led the field of four Republican challengers as of Wednesday night.

Reick pulls away from Lichte in 63rd House District Republican showdown

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 16, 2016

Steven Reick led Jeffrey Lichte in the March 15 Illinois House Republican primary for District 63 with 44 percent of the districts reporting.

The Chicago Tribune: 'Our nod goes to Skillicorn' in District 66

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 1, 2016

The Chicago Tribune has endorsed East Dundee Village Trustee Allen Skillicorn in his run for the Republican nomination for state representative in District 66.

McHenry County promoting mental health awareness among law enforcement

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 29, 2016

The McHenry County Mental Health Board recently said it has joined a partnership with the Cary Police Department and the McHenry County Behavioral Health Foundation to support mental health first aid certification.