McHenry Times

Disney tickets allegedly bought with ex-Algonquin highway boss' credit cards

By Michael McGrady | Jun 22, 2017

Former Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller’s corporate credit card was used to buy tickets to Disneyland in 2012, according to information revealed in a Freedom of Information Act request filed with the township government.

Freshmen legislators vent frustration at failure of budget deal

By Michael McGrady | Jun 1, 2017

Many freshmen lawmakers say the crash and burn they saw on Wednesday night came about because the Democrats don't know how to drive.

Manar attacks Kankakee Times for publishing school funding numbers

By Michael McGrady | May 26, 2017

Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) is demanding a state investigation after the Kankakee Times reported on the anticipated district-by-district financial impact of his Senate Bill 1, which promises to change the state's formula for dispensing money to public schools.

Outgoing Algonquin road commissioner takes home $47K in sick leave

By Michael McGrady | Apr 26, 2017

Bob Miller, outgoing Algonquin Township highway commissioner, slapped the administration with a parting gift — a bill for more than $47,000 in unused sick leave, according to the McHenry County Blog.

Illinois households saddled with $56,000 tax burden to pay government employees' retirement debt

By Michael McGrady | Apr 2, 2017

Taxpayers across Illinois are saddled with a major tax burden, a recent report from the Illinois Policy Institute concluded.