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News from December 2015

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Woodstock businesses look to give back through 'Giving Trees'

By Mark Payne | Dec 1, 2015

Businesses in downtown Woodstock are looking to give back by supporting local charities by putting up “Giving Trees” on Tuesday, which is Giving Tuesday.

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Algonquin/Lake in the Hills chamber slates awards dinner, expo

By LocalLabs News Service | Dec 1, 2015

The Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce has announced a string of winter events, including its annual awards dinner on Jan. 23.

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Fox River Grove slates committee of the whole session

By Mark Payne | Dec 1, 2015

The Fox River Grove Village Board will meet as a committee of the whole Thursday to discuss the Foxmoor sign request, among other items.

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Richmond Village Board schedules meeting

By Mark Payne | Dec 1, 2015

The Richmond Village Board is slated to discuss the village tax levy and an intergovernmental agreement for the McHenry County Gang Task Force at its regular meeting at 7:00 p.m. Thursday.

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Fox River Grove to hold board meeting

By Mark Payne | Dec 1, 2015

The Fox River Grove Village Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. After normal business, the officers Perry Kalogeris, Robert Ceresero and Anthony Lopez will be sworn in. 

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Fox River Grove Parks Commission to discuss winter plans

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 1, 2015

The village of Fox Grove's Parks Commission will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday.

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Durbin thankful for new biofuel standards but will push for higher amounts

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 1, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) said Monday that while he is pleased by the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) new standards for the amount of biofuels required to be included in gasoline and diesel fuel, he is disappointed the amounts were not higher.

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Lake in the Hills receives financial reporting award

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 2, 2015

The village of Lake in the Hills said Tuesday it has received an award for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada.

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Oakwood Hills board to approve new patrol officer, tax levy

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 2, 2015

The Oakwood Hills Village Board will hold its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the village offices.

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Huntley approves Culver's flag display

By Mark Payne | Dec 2, 2015

Huntley recently released the minutes of its Oct. 22 board meeting. The board approved several motions, including the Culver’s Veteran’s Day Memorial.

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Huntley Park District celebrating 50th year

By Mark Payne | Dec 2, 2015

The Huntley Village Board recognized the 50th anniversary of the Huntley Park District at its Oct. 8 meeting.

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Lake in the Hills holding holiday lights contest

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 3, 2015

The village of Lake in the Hills said Wednesday its is challenging residents to a holiday lights decorating contest. The village will hand out awards for Best Overall Display, the Clark Griswold Award and the Best Rookie Award (for first-time entrants).

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McHenry County College foundation wins AT&T award

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 3, 2015

The Friends of McHenry County College Foundation received an Investing in Illinois award from AT&T this week. The $1,000 award will fund the 2016 People in Need Forum, which will provide workshops and information to local service organizations.

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Spring Grove takes action against roosters

By LocalLabs News Service | Dec 3, 2015

The Spring Grove Village Board recently approved a new ordinance categorizing the keeping of roosters as a nuisance and establishing a $100 fine per bird for anyone caught raising roosters on any village lot not zoned for agriculture.

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Spring Grove Parks Committee discusses ball field irrigation system

By Mark Payne | Dec 3, 2015

The village of Spring Grove Parks Committee recently released the minutes of its Nov. 24 meeting, during which the main item of business was the agreement with the Richmond Burton Baseball Association (RBBA) regarding the irrigation systems on the ball fields.

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McHenry amends budget to hire a buildings and neighborhood services director

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 3, 2015

The McHenry City Council voted 4-3 at its Nov. 2 meeting to amend the current budget in the amount of $29,000 for the recruitment and hiring of a new director of buildings and neighborhood services.

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Barrington Hills to vote on 2016 budget

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 3, 2015

The Barrington Hills Village Board will hold a special meeting to vote on the village's 2016 fiscal budget at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Village Hall.

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McHenry City Council to hold public hearing on $4.7 million tax levy

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 7, 2015

The McHenry City Council will hold its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday to discuss the proposed $4.7 million 2015 tax levy.