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News from February 2016

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Woodstock planners put off decision Hearthstone Communities housing plan

By Daniel Daw | Feb 11, 2016

The Woodstock Plan Commission decided to continue a public hearing on a proposal to develop a three-unit building for older residents at its Jan 28 meeting.Hearthstone Communities is seeking to build the three-unit residence at 930 Northhampton St.

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Crystal Lake approves mosquito management agreement

By Daniel Daw | Feb 11, 2016

The Crystal Lake City Council voted to approve extending an agreement for mosquito management services during its Jan. 19 meeting.

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Cary zoning panel to consider request to extend mining operations

By Daniel Daw | Feb 11, 2016

The Cary Board of Zoning, Planning and Appeals will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to discuss a conditional use permit request by Meyer Material Company to extend mining operations on its property near state Route 31 and Klasen Road.

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Algonquin requests proposals to relocate historic residence

By Daniel Daw | Feb 11, 2016

The village of Algonquin has issued a request for proposals to relocate and preserve the Franke House, considered to be a historic landmark.

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Lake in the Hills parks department seeking bids for printing services

By Daniel Daw | Feb 11, 2016

The Lake in the Hills’ Parks and Recreation Department has issued a request for proposals for printing its brochures and newsletters.

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Huntley to consider waiving bidding for truck rehabilitation

By Daniel Daw | Feb 11, 2016

The Huntley Village Board will consider waiving the formal bidding process and awarding a contract for vehicle rehabilitation at its meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday.

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Allen Skillicorn promises to 'never wave the flag of surrender to higher taxes'

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 11, 2016

The issue of state taxes seems to be dominating the conversations of many Illinois citizens as the election season kicks into full gear.

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Lake in the Hills to consider higher cost for well motor project

By Daniel Daw | Feb 10, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Village Board will be meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to discuss changes to a well motor replacement contract with Municipal Well and Pump.

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Lake in the Hills seeking input on Stoneybrook Park renovations

By Daniel Daw | Feb 10, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Parks and Recreation Department is conducting a survey to gauge what the community would like to see added to the Stoneybrook Park playground area.

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Skillicorn calls for structural reform in Springfield

By Daniel Daw | Feb 10, 2016

As President Barack Obama returned to Springfield today to speak to lawmakers, Allen Skillicorn, Republican candidate for the state House, said since the former Illinois Senator moved into the White House the Land of Lincoln has seen little improvement -- and Democrats are to blame.

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Woodstock to discuss reusable bags at joint meeting

By Daniel Daw | Feb 9, 2016

The Woodstock Cultural and Social Awareness Commission and the Environmental Commission will hold a joint meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday to discuss implementing reusable bag measures in the city.

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Three Oaks Recreation Area hiring summer employees

By Greg Travis | Feb 9, 2016

The Three Oaks Recreation Area in Crystal Lake is currently accepting applications for the 2016 summer season.

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Woodstock softball league to present scoreboard plans to park commissioners

By Daniel Daw | Feb 9, 2016

The Woodstock Girls Softball League will be presenting revised scoreboard specifications at the Woodstock Parks and Recreation Commission meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Village Hall.

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Lake in the Hills to consider rejecting bids for two trucks

By Daniel Daw | Feb 9, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Village Board will discuss rejecting bids for two pickup trucks ordered by the Public Works Department at its committee-of-the-whole meeting at 7;30 p.m. Tuesday.

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Algonquin Police Pension Board to discuss budget

By Daniel Daw | Feb 8, 2016

The Algonquin Police Pension Board will be discussing its budget among other matters during a special session at 5 p.m. Wednesday at the Ganek Municipal Center at 2200 Harnish Drive.

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Algonquin Historic Commission to discuss upcoming workshops

By Daniel Daw | Feb 8, 2016

The Algonquin Historic Commission will discuss its upcoming workshop sessions and its budget at its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday in Historic Village Hall, 2 S. Main St.

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Algonquin trustees review capital budgets

By Daniel Daw | Feb 8, 2016

The Algonquin Village Board discussed proposed motor fuel tax (MFT) and street improvement budgets at its committee-of-the-whole meeting Jan. 26.

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Algonquin to consider requests for public events

By Daniel Daw | Feb 8, 2016

Algonquin village trustees will meet as a committee of the whole at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to discuss several requests to hold public events.

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Centegra will 'Wine and Dine Your Heart' during free physician lecture

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 8, 2016

For the third consecutive year, Centegra Health System's free “Wine and Dine Your Heart" lecture in Huntley on Feb. 18 promises to feed the community's passion for the popular event.

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Village Board of Fox River Grove discusses liquor license changes

By Daniel Daw | Feb 6, 2016

The Fox River Grove Village Board of Trustees discussed an ordinance that would change the amounts of Class D and Class F liquor licenses during its recent session.