January, 2016 Stories | McHenry Times

U-Stor-It requests ordinance modifications for Lakepointe development

By Daniel Daw | Jan 31, 2016

U-Stor-It and Lakepointe Lake in the Hills Development Inc. are requesting an amendment that would allow conditional use for self-storage units at the latter company’s project site, which will be considered in a February hearing.

LITH Zoning and Planning Commission to hold public hearing on yard requirements

By Daniel Daw | Jan 31, 2016

A public hearing will be held by the Lake in the Hills Planning and Zoning Commission on Tuesday, Feb. 16, focusing on a petition from a local resident.

Village of Algonquin honors 2015 business award winners

By Daniel Daw | Jan 31, 2016

The Village of Algonquin Economic Development Commission announced the winners of its annual business awards for 2015 this week.

Village of Algonquin seeking demolition bids

By Daniel Daw | Jan 31, 2016

The Village of Algonquin Department of Public Works issued a bids request for demolition services this week.

Algonquin community art program now accepting art entries

By Daniel Daw | Jan 31, 2016

The Village of Algonquin announced this week that it is accepting pieces for display as part of the Community Art Program.

Harvard City Council approves conditional use revocation

By Daniel Daw | Jan 31, 2016

Harvard City Council approved the revocation of a conditional use agreement at its Dec. 15 meeting.

Harvard Finance Committee approves refinancing for industrial park

By Daniel Daw | Jan 31, 2016

The City of Harvard Finance Committee recommended financing for an industrial part addition earlier this month.

Tax abatement approved at Marengo council meeting

By Daniel Daw | Jan 31, 2016

Marengo City Council approved a set of bills and payments during its meeting earlier this month.

Rauner softens tone but stays with agenda

By Mark Fitton - Illinois News Network | Jan 29, 2016

Democrats say the budget remains their priority

Crystal Lake briefed on Willow Creek Church proposal

By Daniel Daw | Jan 28, 2016

The Crystal Lake City Council was briefed on a proposal to relocate the Willow Creek Community Church on Jan. 5.

Early voting begins Feb. 29 in Lake in the Hills

By Daniel Daw | Jan 28, 2016

Lake in the Hills recently said that early voting for the March 15 general primary will be available from Feb. 29 to March 14 in the executive conference room in Village Hall.

Algonquin seeking bids for Snapper Field rehab project

By Daniel Daw | Jan 28, 2016

Algonquin said it is accepting bid proposals for the rehabilitation of Snapper Field until Feb. 16.

Lake in the Hills to consider Sportsmans Club raffle request

By Daniel Daw | Jan 28, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Village Board is scheduled to meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to consider a Lake in the Hills Sportsmans Club request for a raffle license.

Crystal Lake store clears a hurdle for alcohol tasting permit

By Daniel Daw | Jan 26, 2016

The Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission voted Dec. 2 to approve issuing a special permit to allow Garfield’s Beverage Warehouse to conduct alcohol tastings on its premises.

Lake in the Hills approves 2016 administrative appointments

By Daniel Daw | Jan 26, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Village Board approved the appointments of its village administrator and police chief among several other appointments for 2016 at its Dec. 10 meeting.

Algonquin village trustees to review capital budgets for road, water and parks projects

By Daniel Daw | Jan 26, 2016

The Algonquin Village Board will meet as a committee of the whole at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to review 2016 and 2017 capital budgets for road projects, water and sewer work and park improvements.

Algonquin Village Board reviews water, sewer rate study

By Daniel Daw | Jan 26, 2016

Details of a study of Algonquin's water and sewer rate system were presented at the Jan. 12 committee-of-the-whole meeting of the Algonquin Village Board.

Woodstock says Ryder's Woods project continues

By Daniel Daw | Jan 25, 2016

Woodstock said work on the restoration of Ryder’s Woods is continuing and an update on the restoration will be available to residents at a meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Woodstock Public Library.

Lake in the Hills trustees to consider water meter purchases

By Daniel Daw | Jan 25, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Village Board will be discussing the purchase of water meters at its committee-of-the-whole meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday in Village Hall.