November, 2015 Stories | McHenry Times

Algonquin wins management achievement certificate

By Mark Payne | Nov 30, 2015

The village of Algonquin said Monday it has been awarded a Certificate of Achievement from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) Center for Performance Analytics.

Duffy says reform needed despite Illinois' rise on tax ranking list

By Mark Payne | Nov 30, 2015

State Sen. Dan Duffy (R-Lake Barrington) said last week that it appears Illinois tax structure is doing better, as it moved up to 23rd on a recent state tax ranking list, but reforms are still a necessity.

Holiday shopping guide puts child safety first

By Mark Payne | Nov 30, 2015

State Sen. Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) said last week that with Christmas right around the corner, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has released the 2015 Safe Shopping Guide.

Village of Richmond to discuss tax levies, release of sealed records at Dec. 3 meeting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 29, 2015

The Thursday, Dec. 3 regular Richmond board meeting will feature financial discussion by the board on the village's tax levies as well as determining whether sealed records should be released to the public or not.

Village of Lakewood board meeting, agenda approvals and reports

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 29, 2015

The Village of Lakewood approved several items on the agenda at its mid-November board meeting.

Senators urge Congressional leaders to limit suspected terrorists' access to weapons

By Mark Payne | Nov 28, 2015

Several Senators are teaming to close a loophole that could potentially allow suspected terrorists to buy guns or ammunition that could be used to terrorist attacks.

National Geospatial Intelligence Agency could shift to Scott Air Force Base

By Mark Payne | Nov 28, 2015

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) wrote the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA West) to encourage its move to Scott Air Force Base in St. Clair County, Illinois.

Three Illinois companies set to receive EDGE tax credits

By Mark Payne | Nov 28, 2015

Three companies will get EDGE tax credits for creating new jobs and making investments in Illinois, according to an announcement from The Illinois Department of Commerce.

Village Board considers Veteran's Day event at Culver's

By Mark Payne | Nov 28, 2015

The Village Board of Huntley met on Nov. 19 to approve a Veteran’s Day Event at Culver’s of Huntley and to make a special presentation to Pulmonary Hypertension and Men’s Cancer Awareness Month.

Illinois Student Assistance Commission wins information technology award

By Mark Payne | Nov 28, 2015

The CIO’s Most Effective Information Technology (IT) Team Award was presented Nov. 19 to the Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC).

State to streamline insurance title registration and renewals

By Mark Payne | Nov 27, 2015

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) said recently that the renewal and application process for agents and insurance companies will be changing to streamline the process.

Algonquin Village Board puts bills, payroll on agenda

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

The Algonquin Village Board is scheduled to approve more than $1.2 million dollars in bills and payroll payments at its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Ganek Municipal Center, 2200 Harnish Drive

Spring Grove to consider 2015 tax levies

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 27, 2015

The village of Spring Grove is slated to consider 2015 tax levies and conduct other business at its regular board meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers.

Richmond Finance Committee to review 2015 tax levy ordinance

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 25, 2015

The Richmond Village Board Finance Committee plans to discuss a proposed 2015 tax levy ordinance when it meets at 4 p.m. Tuesday at 5600 Hunter Drive.

Lake in the Hills trustees consider tax incentive for tavern

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 25, 2015

The Lake in the Hills Committee of the Whole recently released the minutes of its Sept. 22 meeting.

Lakewood tables decision on allowing ice cream trucks in village

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 25, 2015

The Lakewood Village Board agreed to table an ice cream truck ordinance at its Oct. 27 meeting.

Woodstock receives grant for energy efficient lighting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 25, 2015

The city of Woodstock recently received a $10,000 grant to upgrade lighting in the historic downtown district.

Lake in the Hills issues drone rules reminder

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 25, 2015

The village of Lake in the Hills is reminding anyone flying a drone, unmanned aircraft system or model aircraft near the Lake in the Hills Airport that they need to follow the appropriate rules set forward by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).