April, 2016 Stories | McHenry Times

Huntley alters its rules for electronics recycling

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 25, 2016

Following changes to the state's recycling code, Huntley recently altered its rules the collection of electronics for recycling.

52.8% of Prairie Grove Junior High School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 22, 2016

In McHenry County, 52.8 percent of Prairie Grove Junior High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

52.2% of Deer Path Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 22, 2016

In McHenry County, 52.2 percent of Deer Path Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

37.9% of McHenry Middle School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 22, 2016

In McHenry County, 37.9 percent of McHenry Middle School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

30.2% of Hilltop Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 22, 2016

In McHenry County, 30.2 percentof Hilltop Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

26.4% of Westwood Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 21, 2016

In McHenry County, 26.4percent of Westwood Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

48.2% of Lundahl Middle School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 21, 2016

In McHenry County, 48.2percent of Lundahl Middle School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

Woodstock pursuing a special census

By Daniel Daw | Apr 21, 2016

Woodstock's city manager recently said a special census should be conducted because of recent population growth in certain areas in the city.

Woodstock zoning panel discusses request for yard setback variation

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 20, 2016

The Woodstock Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing April 11 to discuss a request for a yard setback variation at 312 Dean St.

Woodstock Public Library Board reviews monthly expenditures for March

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 20, 2016

The Woodstock Public Library Board considered expenditures for March from the Building Fund and Operating Fund at its April 7 meeting.

Richmond Finance Committee discusses 2017 budgets

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 20, 2016

The Richmond Village Finance Committee continued discussion of the village's budgets for fiscal year 2017 at it's April 5 meeting.

20% of Dean Street Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 19, 2016

In McHenry County, 20 percent of Dean Street Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

52.1% of Richard F. Bernotas Middle School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 19, 2016

In McHenry County, 52.1 percent of Richard F. Bernotas Middle School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

Skillicorn challenges ‘Orwellian’ Illinois gas, mileage tax hikes

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 19, 2016

Dubbing a two-fold legislative tax proposal set forth by Illinois State Senate leaders as “an outrageous over-reach,” Republican House candidate Allen Skillicorn strongly countered the bills as ill conceived and ineffective recently.

Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission slates hearing on plan for 503-unit residential development

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 19, 2016

The Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in City Hall on a proposed amendment to the comprehensive plan to allow the development of a 503-unit residential development near Route 176 and Bryn Mawr Lane.