Ruth de Jauregui Stories

Algonquin Public Arts Commission looks ahead to Art on the Fox show

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 4, 2016

The Algonquin Public Arts Commission discussed the 2016 Art on the Fox Fine Art Show and other art events on Nov. 24.

McCullom Lake trustees discuss snow plowing, construction bids

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 4, 2016

The McCullom Lake Village Board discussed construction bids and the recent snowstorm at its Nov. 24 meeting.

Algonquin Township trustees meet, discuss effects of state funding freeze

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 3, 2016

The Algonquin board of town trustees met on Oct. 14 to discuss auditing the township’s bills and the effects of the state’s funding freeze.

Tax levies, annual renewals discussed at Lake in the Hills Committee of the Whole meeting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 3, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Committee of the Whole discussed the 2015 tax levies and various renewals at its Nov. 10 meeting.

McHenry City Council approves car dealership's expansion plan

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 20, 2015

The McHenry City Council approved Sunnyside Chrysler Dodge Ram's plans for an expansion and face-lift at 4810 W. Elm St. during the Dec. 7 council meeting.

Village of Richmond to discuss tax levies, release of sealed records at Dec. 3 meeting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 29, 2015

The Thursday, Dec. 3 regular Richmond board meeting will feature financial discussion by the board on the village's tax levies as well as determining whether sealed records should be released to the public or not.

Village of Lakewood board meeting, agenda approvals and reports

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 29, 2015

The Village of Lakewood approved several items on the agenda at its mid-November board meeting.

Richmond Finance Committee to review 2015 tax levy ordinance

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 25, 2015

The Richmond Village Board Finance Committee plans to discuss a proposed 2015 tax levy ordinance when it meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday at 5600 Hunter Drive.

Woodstock receives grant for energy efficient lighting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 25, 2015

The city of Woodstock recently received a $10,000 grant to upgrade lighting in the historic downtown district.

Richmond trustees back tax levy increase recommendation

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 25, 2015

The Richmond Village Board approved a recommendation for a 2.09 percent increase in the 2015 tax levy at its Nov. 5 meeting.

Rauner hoping to break budget impasse at meeting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 16, 2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner plans to meet Wednesday in Springfield with the four legislative leaders in effort to end budget impasse, state Sen. Karen McConnaughay (R-33rd) said.