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Richmond Finance Committee discusses auditing services, vehicle insurance

By Mark Payne | Dec 7, 2015

The Richmond Village Board Finance Committee recently released the minutes of its Nov. 17 meeting. 

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Spring Grove Finance Committee discusses economic incentive agreement

By Mark Payne | Dec 7, 2015

Spring Grove’s Finance Committee discussed having a village Economic Incentive Agreement at its Nov. 24 meeting.

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Spring Grove Parks Committee discusses ball field irrigation system

By Mark Payne | Dec 3, 2015

The village of Spring Grove Parks Committee recently released the minutes of its Nov. 24 meeting, during which the main item of business was the agreement with the Richmond Burton Baseball Association (RBBA) regarding the irrigation systems on the ball fields.

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Huntley Park District celebrating 50th year

By Mark Payne | Dec 2, 2015

The Huntley Village Board recognized the 50th anniversary of the Huntley Park District at its Oct. 8 meeting.

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Huntley approves Culver's flag display

By Mark Payne | Dec 2, 2015

Huntley recently released the minutes of its Oct. 22 board meeting. The board approved several motions, including the Culver’s Veteran’s Day Memorial.

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Fox River Grove to hold board meeting

By Mark Payne | Dec 1, 2015

The Fox River Grove Village Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. After normal business, the officers Perry Kalogeris, Robert Ceresero and Anthony Lopez will be sworn in. 

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Richmond Village Board schedules meeting

By Mark Payne | Dec 1, 2015

The Richmond Village Board is slated to discuss the village tax levy and an intergovernmental agreement for the McHenry County Gang Task Force at its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. Thursday.

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Fox River Grove slates committee of the whole session

By Mark Payne | Dec 1, 2015

The Fox River Grove Village Board will meet as a committee of the whole Thursday to discuss the Foxmoor sign request, among other items.

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Woodstock businesses look to give back through 'Giving Trees'

By Mark Payne | Dec 1, 2015

Businesses in downtown Woodstock are looking to give back by supporting local charities by putting up “Giving Trees” on Tuesday, which is Giving Tuesday.

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Algonquin wins management achievement certificate

By Mark Payne | Nov 30, 2015

The village of Algonquin said Monday it has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Center for Performance Analytics.

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Duffy says reform needed despite Illinois' rise on tax ranking list

By Mark Payne | Nov 30, 2015

State Sen. Dan Duffy (R-Lake Barrington) said last week that it appears Illinois tax structure is doing better, as it moved up to 23rd on a recent state tax ranking list, but reforms are still a necessity.

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Holiday shopping guide puts child safety first

By Mark Payne | Nov 30, 2015

State Sen. Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) said last week that with Christmas right around the corner, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has released the 2015 Safe Shopping Guide.

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Senators urge Congressional leaders to limit suspected terrorists' access to weapons

By Mark Payne | Nov 28, 2015

Several Senators are teaming to close a loophole that could potentially allow suspected terrorists to buy guns or ammunition that could be used to terrorist attacks.

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National Geospatial Intelligence Agency could shift to Scott Air Force Base

By Mark Payne | Nov 28, 2015

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) wrote the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA West) to encourage its move to Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County, Illinois. 

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Three Illinois companies set to receive EDGE tax credits

By Mark Payne | Nov 28, 2015

Three companies will get EDGE tax credits for creating new jobs and making investments in Illinois, according to an announcement from The Illinois Department of Commerce.

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Village Board considers Veteran's Day event at Culver's

By Mark Payne | Nov 28, 2015

The Village Board of Huntley met on Nov. 19 to approve a Veteran’s Day Event at Culver’s of Huntley and to make a special presentation to Pulmonary Hypertension and Men’s Cancer Awareness Month.

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Illinois Student Assistance Commission wins information technology award

By Mark Payne | Nov 28, 2015

The CIO’s Most Effective Information Technology (IT) Team Award was presented Nov. 19 to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).

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State to streamline insurance title registration and renewals

By Mark Payne | Nov 27, 2015

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) said recently that the renewal and application process for agents and insurance companies will be changing to streamline the process.

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Algonquin Historic Commission considers updating Village Hall, library display cases

By Mark Payne | Nov 24, 2015

The Algonquin Historic Commission (AHC) met recently to discuss several items including exhibits being displayed in Village Hall and at the library.

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Richmond Finance Committee backs salt barn cover, street patching proposals

By Mark Payne | Nov 23, 2015

The Richmond Village Board Finance Committee, comprising Trustees Craig Kunz, Ramsin Wardanian and Dennis Bardy, recently met and approved a proposal for a salt barn cover and a proposal to transfer funds for asphalt patching.