McHenry Times

Crystal Lake chamber accepting applications for Blue State Banner program

By S. Laney Griffo | Dec 12, 2017

The Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the second round of the Blue Star Banner Program, a joint project by the city and the chamber to honor Crystal Lake residents and government employees who have served in the military or are actively deployed.

Pension woes lead to Marengo debt rating drop

By S. Laney Griffo | Apr 23, 2017

A troubling financial outlook prompted a rating agency to drop the City of Marengo's general obligation bond rating two notches recently, from AA to A+.

Gasser questions opponent's ethics in highway commissioner race

By S. Laney Griffo | Feb 14, 2017

A retired Air Force air battle manager is running for Algonquin Township highway commissioner, vowing that transparency will remain one of his biggest concerns.