State Rep. Allen Skillicorn told the McHenry Times he has no objections to the construction of the Obama Center at the cost of $224 million planned for Chicago’s Southside, but the Republican from Crystal Lake doesn’t think taxpayers should have to foot the bill for what some have derisively referred to as Obamaland.

A bill designed to restrict opioid abuse, introduced in May by Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL), recently passed unanimously in the U.S. House of Representatives.

McHenry County Continuum of Care to End Homelessness Board met 9 a.m. Thursday, June 21.

Among Illinois counties, Boone, Montgomery and Bond had the highest percentage of property owners with mortgages who owe at least 25 percent more on their loans than their property is worth, according to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions looking at home equity at the end of the first quarter.

McHenry County Staff Plat Review Committee met 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 20.

One offender released on parole during the first quarter lives near Illinois zip code 60042, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McHenry Times.

Village of Algonquin Village Board met 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 19.

The Cary Park District invites the community to join in a “Thank You Timbertown” gathering on Saturday, July 7 from 4:00-6:00 pm.

Village of Huntley Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday, May 22.

The Arbor Day Foundation announced that the Village of Algonquin is again named a Tree City USA community for its commitment to effective forest management.

Marengo-Union Elementary Community School District 165 Board met Monday, May 21.

Marengo Community High School District 154 Board met Thursday, June 21.

Richmond-Burton Community High School District 157 RBCHS Alumni Banquet on July 21

With summer construction season here in full force, the McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT) has revamped its construction website to make it easier for drivers to be in the know.

Get to know nature alongside your little one with a series of hands-on classes.

The Cary Park District invites the community to join in a “Thank You Timbertown” gathering during the playground’s final weekend on Saturday, July 7 from 4:00 – 6:00 pm.

Please click on the following link to access your copy of the 2018-2019 parent/student handbook.

Huntley Park District Board Workshop met Wednesday, April 11.

Village of Algonquin Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 8.

Village of Algonquin Liquor Commission met 7:20 p.m. Tuesday, June 19.