February, 2016 Stories | McHenry Times

McHenry City Council discusses updates to strategic plan

By Daniel Daw | Feb 18, 2016

The McHenry City Council met as a committee of the whole recently to discuss updates to the city's Comprehensive Strategic Plan.

Chicago school funding by the numbers

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 18, 2016

Chicago Public Schools (CPS) are asking for a 25 percent increase in funding from Springfield, or nearly $4,000 more per student.

Reick goes after Franks on voting record following Rauner address

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 17, 2016

State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Woodstock) is under fire from Republican candidate Steven Reick in House District 63 following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget address on Wednesday.

Woodstock newsletter details water treatment process

By Daniel Daw | Feb 17, 2016

A recent edition of the Woodstock City Manager’s Newsletter details the city’s water treatment process

Crystal Lake zoning panel to consider signage, massage parlor requests

By Daniel Daw | Feb 17, 2016

The Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to consider variations in permits relating to signage and the construction of a massage parlor at its meeting a 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in City Hall.

Woodstock Transportation Commission to discuss snow removal

By Daniel Daw | Feb 17, 2016

The Woodstock Transportation Commission is holding a special session at 7 p.m. Wednesday in City Hall to discuss items relating to snow removal.

Government pension costs fall on Illinois homeowners

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 17, 2016

Debt eating away at home values throughout state

Skillicorn earns endorsement from key conservative group

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 17, 2016

llinois Restoration PAC has endorsed Allen Skillicorn of East Dundee in his run for the Republican nomination for state representative in the 66th House District, serving Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Lake-in-the-Hills, and East and West Dundee.

Two manufacturing companies setting up shop in Crystal Lake

By Daniel Daw | Feb 16, 2016

Crystal Lake said recently that two manufacturing companies will be relocating to the city.

Lake in the Hills seeking input on quality of life issues

By Daniel Daw | Feb 16, 2016

Lake in the Hills will be conducting focus group sessions near the end of the month to discuss the viability of retail and grocery choices in the village among other items.

Crystal Lake to consider Raue Center special events requests

By Daniel Daw | Feb 16, 2016

The Crystal Lake City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to consider two requests by the Raue Center for the Arts regarding special events.

Lake in the Hills to hold hearing on self-storage facility

By Daniel Daw | Feb 16, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday on a request for a conditional use for a self-storage facility.

Woodstock preparing for special census

By Daniel Daw | Feb 15, 2016

Woodstock officials recently issued details regarding a special census that will be taking place in the city this spring.

Cary to consider bid for janitorial services

By Daniel Daw | Feb 15, 2016

The Cary Village Board will be considering a joint bid for a contract relating to janitorial services during its meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Cary to discuss wastewater treatment option

By Daniel Daw | Feb 15, 2016

Cary village trustees will meet as a committee of the whole at 6 p.m. Tuesday to discuss an alternative wastewater treatment method.

Cary Police Commission to discuss policy on retaining records

By Daniel Daw | Feb 15, 2016

The Cary Police Commission will discuss which records to save and which to destroy at is meeting at 4 p.m. Monday in Village Hall.

Crystal Lake council convenes to finalize sign ordinance

By Daniel Daw | Feb 13, 2016

The Crystal Lake City Council finalized an ordinance allowing the McHenry County College (MCC) to move forward with its master sign plan at the end of January.

Crystal Lake approves health care center's parking area request

By Daniel Daw | Feb 13, 2016

The City of Crystal Lake recently filed an ordinance to approve the special use permit amendment that was requested by the Crystal Pines Rehabilitation and Health Care Center.