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Village of Richmond to hold first board meeting of 2016 on Jan. 7

By Mark Payne | Jan 3, 2016

Numerous resolutions will be voted on during the Jan. 7 Village of Richmond board meeting.

Woodstock libraries see 10 percent circulation drop in 2015

By Mark Payne | Jan 3, 2016

Circulation at Woodstock Public Libraries is down 10 percent from 2014, according to the librarian’s report at the Woodstock Public Library Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 1.

Village of Lake in the Hills Parks and Recreation board to discuss adopt-a-park at Jan. 7 meeting

By Mark Payne | Jan 3, 2016

The Parks and Recreation Board of the Village of Lake in the Hills is set to meet at 6:30 p.m. Jan. 7 for the first time in 2016.

'Planning and Priorities Report' to be discussed at Jan. 5 Richmond Community Development Committee meeting

By Mark Payne | Jan 3, 2016

The Village of Richmond Community Development Committee will review the “Planning Priorities Report” at its Jan. 5 board meeting, which will be the first of 2016.

Lake in the Hills trustees discuss water-main easement pact for medical center's HVAC units

By Mark Payne | Dec 29, 2015

Lake in the Hills village trustees discussed a proposed agreement regarding encroachment of the water main easement at the Children’s Medical Group facility at a committee-of-the-whole meeting Nov. 10.

McHenry panel working on city budget, capital improvement plan

By Mark Payne | Dec 29, 2015

The city of McHenry's fiscal budget and capital improvement program were major topics of discussion at the Oct. 19 Finance and Personnel Committee meeting.

McHenry aldermen approve liquor license for Lucky Louise's

By Mark Payne | Dec 29, 2015

The McHenry City Council approved a liquor license for Lucky Louise’s, a family-style deli and video cafe in the Fountain Shoppes retail area, at the council's Nov. 2 meeting.

Why no McHenry Historic District, commission wants to know

By Mark Payne | Dec 29, 2015

Why isn’t there a historic district in the city of McHenry? That was one of the topics discussed at the McHenry Landmark Commission meeting Oct. 6.

Crystal Lake approves special use permit for cell tower

By Mark Payne | Dec 28, 2015

The Crystal Lake City Council voted to approve a special use permit for a Verizon wireless tower at its Dec. 1 meeting.

CVS seeking workers for McHenry store slated to open Jan. 24

By Mark Payne | Dec 28, 2015

McHenry Director of Economic Development Douglas Martin said recently that a new CVS Pharmacy scheduled to open in January in the city could mean job opportunities for city residents.

Woodstock Transportation Commission discusses impact of heavier, longer trucks

By Mark Payne | Dec 28, 2015

The Woodstock Transportation Commission discussed truck weight limits on city streets and a bike rack rental system at its special meeting Oct. 21.

City of Woodstock declines cost of living tax increase

By Mark Payne | Dec 27, 2015

A Property Tax Levy Ordinance and the awarding of bids for city services were discussed at the Woodstock City Council meeting Dec. 1.

Richmond's Community Development Committee discusses permits

By Mark Payne | Dec 27, 2015

Numerous unfinished business items were on the agenda for the village of Richmond Community Development meeting on Nov. 20.

Algonquin Board approves two tax levies

By Mark Payne | Dec 27, 2015

A vote on the 2015 tax levy for road district and the 2015 levy for the town fund were voted on during the Village of Algonquin Board Meeting Nov. 12.

Village of Spring Grove Board hears request for autobody shop

By Mark Payne | Dec 27, 2015

Numerous tax levies were voted on and a mechanic sought the advice from the Board on obtaining a special permit for an auto body shop at the Village of Spring Grove Board meeting held Dec. 1.

Village of McCullom Lake holds special meeting

By Mark Payne | Dec 27, 2015

A discussion of a senate bill and police department vehicles were on the agenda for the Dec. 8 Special Meeting of the Village of McCullom Lake Board of Trustees and President.

Village of Algonquin board votes on Riverside Square levy

By Mark Payne | Dec 27, 2015

A special meeting was held by the village of Algonquin Board of Trustees on Dec. 8 to vote on the Tax Levy for Special Service Area No. 1 for the 2015 fiscal year.

Barrington Hills approves police bargaining agreement

By Mark Payne | Dec 26, 2015

Barrington Hills village trustees voted to approve a collective bargaining agreement between the village and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police at the Nov. 19 Village Board meeting.