Algonquin Township
Recent News About Algonquin Township
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Watchdog group's allegations against former Algonquin highway commissioner met with silence
There may be – or there may not be – "ongoing investigation(s)" into an Illinois-based political activist group's latest allegations into fraud and other wrongdoing in the Algonquin Township Highway Commission.
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McSweeney calls out Algonquin trustees for protesting township consolidation bill on taxpayers' dime
House-approved legislation that would allow both township boards and residents to dissolve townships in McHenry County and reduce local taxes is the first step in eliminating other redundant, costly local governments statewide, state Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills), the sponsor of the bill, believes.
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Watchdogs - Algonquin Township Road District allegedly used public credit to pay for Christmas gifts
In another piece of investigative sleuthing, Edgar County Watchdogs discovered alleged illegal usage of taxpayer funds towards Christmas gifts
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Watchdogs - Algonquin Township Road District suspected of using taxpayer funds on Hooters in Wisconsin
Watchdogs has acquired credit card records that allegedly shows Algonquin Township Road District using taxpayer funds on Hooters in Wisconsin
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Watchdogs - An FOIA lawsuit is filed against Algonquin Township and its Road district
Edgar County Watchdogs has filed an FOIA lawsuit against the Algonquin Township and Road District
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ECWD - Algonquin Township Telephone System Hacked
The Algonquin Township telephone system was hacked recently and the hacker left a rather bizarre and offensive message, which those reaching the Township voicemail would have heard.
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Watchdog group says private vehicles were listed on Algonquin Township I-Pass account
Under former Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller, several personal vehicles were registered on the township’s I-Pass account, and he appears have accessed the account after leaving office to remove those vehicles, according to allegations raised in a report from the Edgar County Watchdogs.
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Watchdogs: Miller, other 'leaders' have failed Algonquin Township
It is people in Algonquin Township's government, particularly its former highway commissioner now embroiled in a legal battle with his successor, who are to blame for the township's failing government.
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Report: Grand jury investigating misconduct claims in Algonquin Township
A grand jury in McHenry County is investigating claims of corruption at the Algonquin Township Road District that go back nearly 10 years, the Northwest Herald newspaper reports.
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Here are the 10 former employees of Algonquin Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts
Here are the 10 former employees of Algonquin Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:
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Who are Algonquin Township's highest-paid employees?
Here are the 24 highest-paid employees of Algonquin Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:
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Departing township highway boss accused of taking Algonquin for a ride
Bob Miller has been making the most out of his last days in office at taxpayers' expense, the McHenry County Blog alleged recently.
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Gasser unseats longtime Algonquin Township highway commissioner
In one of the most widely reported primary races in the state, Andrew Gasser thinks it was the "silent majority" that helped him unseat longtime Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller.
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Lutzow wins Algonquin Township supervisor race
Charles Lutzow Jr. will be the only candidate on the April 4 ballot to replace Dianne Klemm, who is retiring, as Algonquin Township supervisor.
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Lukasik conveys gratitude for Algonquin win
Cary resident and Republican Karen Lukasik thanked constituents after winning the GOP candidacy slot for Algonquin Township clerk in the jurisdiction’s primary election Tuesday.
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Algonquin trustee Shea seeks another term
Incumbent Algonquin Township Trustee Dan Shea shared his experience and qualifications for re-election with the McHenry Times recently.
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State rep unfazed by highway boss' nepotism
Illinois State Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) says she's backing Bob Miller's bid for re-election as Algonquin Township highway commissioner despite criticism over his hiring of family members.
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Highway vendors are big backers of Miller re-election
Approximately half of the donations to the re-election campaign of Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller have come from municipal highway vendors, a McHenry Times analysis reveals.
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Videos surface of men wearing Algonquin Township Highway Dept. uniforms firing guns, totaling car
Videos uploaded to Youtube show four men dressed in Algonquin Township uniforms shooting at a vehicle and destroying it, using Algonquin Township equipment
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Analysis: Algonquin Highway Chief Miller spends majority of campaign funds on food, wine, liquor, charity
Some politicians raise money so they can spend heavy on advertising. Not Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller.