February, 2016 Stories | McHenry Times

Woodstock City Council to review financial report

By Daniel Daw | Feb 29, 2016

The Woodstock City Council is scheduled to discuss quarterly financial reports during its meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Crystal Lake projects to improve wastewater treatment

By Daniel Daw | Feb 29, 2016

Crystal Lake said recently that improvements will be made at two of its wastewater plants. The improvements include an anaerobic digester and centrifuge for Plant 2 and an aerobic digester, trickling filter and blower equipment at Plant 3.

Woodstock planning commission supports duplex request

By Daniel Daw | Feb 29, 2016

The Woodstock Plan Commission voted last week to recommend approval of a special-use permit for a duplex to be developed by Hearthstone Communities and Woodstock Christian Life Services.

McHenry County promoting mental health awareness among law enforcement

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 29, 2016

The McHenry County Mental Health Board recently said it has joined a partnership with the Cary Police Department and the McHenry County Behavioral Health Foundation to support mental health first aid certification.

Ex-Jacobs High softball star taking it one game at a time at UW-Whitewater

By Greg Travis | Feb 29, 2016

Former Jacobs High School star Maggie Hansen is eagerly awaiting the start of the 2016 University of Wisconsin-Whitewater softball season. “We have expectations of doing well," Hansen recently told the McHenry Times. "We have to come to every game ready to play, and we can’t take any team lightly."

Cary Zoning Board hears petitions for tutor center, detached garage

By Daniel Daw | Feb 28, 2016

The Village of Cary Board of Zoning, Planning and Appeals met Thursday to discuss two petitions.

Lake in the Hills trustees sign off on $1 million in bills

By Daniel Daw | Feb 28, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Board of Trustees approved the payment of $209,683 in bills during its meeting on Tuesday.

Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen endorses Allen Skillicorn

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 28, 2016

Former State Senator and current Kane County Board Chairman Chris Lauzen has endorsed Allen Skillicorn in his run for Illinois State Representative for District 66.

Lake in the Hills approves pump replacement contract modification

By Daniel Daw | Feb 28, 2016

The Village of Lake in the Hills Board of Trustees approved a modification of a contract with Municipal Well and Pump at its Feb. 11 meeting.

Oakwood Hills board gets accounting of road salt

By Daniel Daw | Feb 27, 2016

The Village Board of Oakwood Hills recently learned that the community had approximately 312.99 tons of road salt remaining out of the 421.74 tons that existed at the start of the winter season.

McHenry City Council to meet, discuss city engineering services

By Daniel Daw | Feb 27, 2016

The McHenry City Council is holding a partial session Monday to discuss matters relating to the city’s engineering services.

Reick doubts legitimacy of Lichte's candidacy for House District 63

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 26, 2016

Steven Reick, candidate for House District 63, has raised questions about the legitimacy of fellow Republican Jeffery Lichte’s candidacy.

Downtown redevelopment focus of Fox River Grove commission

By Daniel Daw | Feb 25, 2016

The Fox River Grove Planning and Economic Development Commission discussed redevelopment of the downtown area according to recently released minutes of its Nov. 17 meeting.

McCullom Lake trustees discuss landlord's rental inspection concerns

By Daniel Daw | Feb 25, 2016

A landlord addressed the McCullom Lake Village Board on Feb. 9 and expressed concerns about the inspection of rental homes.

Lakewood approves well repair contract

By Daniel Daw | Feb 25, 2016

The Lakewood Village Board approved a contract with Municipal Well and Pump for well repairs at its Feb. 9 meeting. Under this contract, the company will be carrying out repairs at Well 1 and will also be replacing a motor and pump assembly.

Lake in the Hills seeks TIF consultation services

By Daniel Daw | Feb 25, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Community Development Department issued a request this week for proposals for tax increment financing (TIF) consultant services.

Two manufacturers relocating to Crystal Lake, bringing 2,400 new jobs

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 25, 2016

Two manufacturers are relocating to Crystal Lake to join the city’s growing business community, bringing approximately 2,400 new jobs to the area.

Crystal Lake recognized for financial stewardship

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 25, 2016

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) again has recognized the city of Crystal Lake for its financial stewardship.

Fox River Grove discusses park tree replacement project

By Daniel Daw | Feb 24, 2016

The Fox River Grove Village Board held a committee-of-the-whole session on Feb. 4 to discuss tree replacement in parks and a project from the recreation council.