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News from December 2015

Lake in the Hills trustees discuss water-main easement pact for medical center's HVAC units

By Mark Payne | Dec 29, 2015

Lake in the Hills village trustees discussed a proposed agreement regarding encroachment of the water main easement at the Children’s Medical Group facility at  a committee-of-the-whole meeting Nov. 10.

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McHenry panel working on city budget, capital improvement plan

By Mark Payne | Dec 29, 2015

The city of McHenry's fiscal budget and capital improvement program were major topics of discussion at the Oct. 19 Finance and Personnel Committee meeting.

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McHenry aldermen approve liquor license for Lucky Louise's

By Mark Payne | Dec 29, 2015

The McHenry City Council approved a liquor license for Lucky Louise’s, a family-style deli and video cafe in the Fountain Shoppes retail area, at the council's Nov. 2 meeting.

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Why no McHenry Historic District, commission wants to know

By Mark Payne | Dec 29, 2015

Why isn’t there a historic district in the city of McHenry? That was one of the topics discussed at the McHenry Landmark Commission meeting Oct. 6.

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Crystal Lake approves special use permit for cell tower

By Mark Payne | Dec 28, 2015

The Crystal Lake City Council voted to approve a special use permit for a Verizon wireless tower at its Dec. 1 meeting. 

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CVS seeking workers for McHenry store slated to open Jan. 24

By Mark Payne | Dec 28, 2015

McHenry Director of Economic Development Douglas Martin said recently that a new CVS Pharmacy scheduled to open in January in the city could mean job opportunities for city residents.

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Woodstock Transportation Commission discusses impact of heavier, longer trucks

By Mark Payne | Dec 28, 2015

The Woodstock Transportation Commission discussed truck weight limits on city streets and a bike rack rental system at its special meeting Oct. 21.

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City of Woodstock declines cost of living tax increase

By Mark Payne | Dec 27, 2015

A Property Tax Levy Ordinance and the awarding of bids for city services were discussed at the Woodstock City Council meeting Dec. 1.

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Richmond's Community Development Committee discusses permits

By Mark Payne | Dec 27, 2015

Numerous unfinished business items were on the agenda for the village of Richmond Community Development meeting on Nov. 20.

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Algonquin Board approves two tax levies

By Mark Payne | Dec 27, 2015

A vote on the 2015 tax levy for road district and the 2015 levy for the town fund were voted on during the Village of Algonquin Board Meeting Nov. 12.

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Village of Spring Grove Board hears request for autobody shop

By Mark Payne | Dec 27, 2015

Numerous tax levies were voted on and a mechanic sought the advice from the Board on obtaining a special permit for an auto body shop at the Village of Spring Grove Board meeting held Dec. 1.

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Village of McCullom Lake holds special meeting

By Mark Payne | Dec 27, 2015

A discussion of a senate bill and police department vehicles were on the agenda for the Dec. 8 Special Meeting of the Village of McCullom Lake Board of Trustees and President.

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Village of Algonquin board votes on Riverside Square levy

By Mark Payne | Dec 27, 2015

A special meeting was held by the village of Algonquin Board of Trustees on Dec. 8 to vote on the Tax Levy for Special Service Area No. 1 for the 2015 fiscal year.

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Barrington Hills approves police bargaining agreement

By Mark Payne | Dec 26, 2015

Barrington Hills village trustees voted to approve a collective bargaining agreement between the village and the Metropolitan Alliance of Police at the Nov. 19 Village Board meeting.

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Barrington Hills approves permit for man-made lake

By Mark Payne | Dec 26, 2015

The Barrington Hills Village Board voted to grant a special use permit to allow construction of a man-made lake at it  Oct. 26 meeting. 

Algonquin fills vacancy on Public Arts Commission

By Mark Payne | Dec 26, 2015

The Algonquin Village Board voted to appoint Collin Wood Perdew to serve on the Public Arts Commission during its Nov. 17 meeting.

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Barrington Hills names deputy treasurer

By Mark Payne | Dec 26, 2015

The Barrington Hills Village Board voted to appoint Wendi Frisen as the village's deputy treasurer at the special meeting Oct. 5. 

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Algonquin approves payment of $1.2 million in bills

By Mark Payne | Dec 23, 2015

The Algonquin Village Board approved the payment of several bills on the agenda of its Dec. 1 meeting.

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Barrington Hills approves $7.9 million budget

By Mark Payne | Dec 23, 2015

The Barrington Hills Village Board approved a $7.9 million budget for fiscal year 2016 at a special meeting Dec. 8.

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Algonquin trustees back reimbursement agreement for Riverside Plaza improvements

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 22, 2015

The Algonquin Village Board recently released the minutes of its Dec. 7 committee-of-the-whole during which village trustees advanced a streetscaping improvement agreement between Algonquin and Riverside Plaza.