Steve Reick, Illinois House candidate for District 63, recently appeared on the Property Tax Show on AM-560, touching on the vision he has for Illinois and what he considers to be the most pressing issues facing the state.

The Woodstock Environmental Commission and Cultural and Social Awareness Commission will hold a joint meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday in City Hall to continue a discussion of a reusable bag initiative in the city.

The Woodstock Cultural and Social Awareness Commission will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday in City Hall to discuss the state's New Americans Initiative and other matters.

The Johnsburg Village Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to consider several proposed amendments regarding the the Remington Grove of Johnsburg subdivision. 

In McHenry County, 51.2 percent of Glacier Ridge Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

In McHenry County, 33.2 percent of Spring Grove Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

The McHenry County Mental Health Board recently met to discuss funding audits and other items.

Fox River Grove village trustees discussed the addition of a red light camera during its March 3 committee-of-the-whole session.

Steven Reick, who won the GOP primary in Illinois House District 63, is shining a spotlight on the devastating impact taxes and regulatory policies have had on his district, and is calling out House Speaker Mike Madigan and Democrat state Rep. Jack Franks for neglecting the needs of District 63 residents.

The Huntley Village Board will meet as a committee of the whole at 7:00 p.m. Thursday to discuss a proposed veterinary hospital and a proposed outdoor athletic facility among several other items.

The Richmond Village Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. Thursday to consider several proposed amendments to the village's municipal code. 

The Cary Park District recently said it will holding its kite flying event at 10:00 a.m. April 16 in Lions Park as a part of the Flying for Kids Month being held throughout the state.

In McHenry County, 24.3 percent of Woodstock North High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

In MCHenry County, 27.9 percent of Harrison Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

The Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at the Municipal Complex to discuss the Certificate of Appropriateness and grant approval for restoration work at the Alano Club, 36 N. Virginia St.

The Harvard Events Committee approved a logo for the city's first balloon festival at its March 14 meeting.

In McHenry County, 34.4 percent of Riverwood Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

In McHenry County, 21.8 percent of Olson Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

Steven Reick, Republican candidate in Illinois House District 63, promises that if he is elected, his first order of business will be to decline to take a legislative pension.

The Crystal Lake City Council recently held a workshop to facilitate the budget development process.