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News from January 2016

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Woodstock Historic Commission to discuss Judd Street house

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 25, 2016

The Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Woodstock City Hall to continue discussions regarding a house in the historic district.

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Woodstock Electrical Commission votes to adopt 2014 National Electrical Code

By Daniel Daw | Jan 23, 2016

The Woodstock Electrical Commission voted to adopt the 2014 National Electrical Code (NEC) during its meeting this past week.

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2016 liquor, gaming licenses approved at Huntley Liquor Commission meeting

By Daniel Daw | Jan 23, 2016

The Village of Huntley Liquor Commission approved a total of 24 liquor license renewals at its Dec. 17 hearing.

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Cary board discusses tax abatement at December meeting

By Daniel Daw | Jan 23, 2016

The Cary Village Board discussed a set of ordinances that would abate real estate taxes in certain areas during its Dec. 1 meeting.

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Lake in the Hills discusses zoning amendments

By Daniel Daw | Jan 21, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Planning and Zoning Commission discussed amendments to the village zoning ordinance Monday. The proposed amendments are in relation to restrictions on non-sales tax generating uses within commercial areas of the village.

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Huntley approves waste hauling license renewals

By Daniel Daw | Jan 21, 2016

The Huntley Village Board approved the renewal of eight waste hauling licenses at the Dec. 17 meeting.

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Cary Public Works Department delivers project status report

By Daniel Daw | Jan 21, 2016

The Cary Public Works Department detailed project updates at the Village Board's committee-of-the-whole meeting Dec. 15.

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Lake in the Hills seeking bids for hot pour crack sealing applicator

By Daniel Daw | Jan 21, 2016

Lake in the Hills is seeking bids for a hot pour crack sealing melter applicator with a capacity of 125 gallons. The deadline for submitting bids is 10 a.m. Wednesday.

Woodstock panel to discuss adopting latest international building codes

By Daniel Daw | Jan 20, 2016

The Woodstock Building Board of Construction Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday to discuss the adoption of international building codes for the city.

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Huntley trustees to discuss proposed upgrades to wastewater plants

By Daniel Daw | Jan 20, 2016

The Huntley Village Board will meet as a committee of the whole at 7 p.m. Thursday to discuss a proposal for engineering design and work at the village’s east and west wastewater treatment facilities.

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Crystal Lake panel to consider zoning request for high school bleachers

By Daniel Daw | Jan 19, 2016

The Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission will consider permit requests from Crystal Lake South High School at a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall. 

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Crystal Lake firefighter pensions to see cost of living adjustment

By Daniel Daw | Jan 19, 2016

Trustees for the Crystal Lake Firefighters’ Pension Fund voted Tuesday to approve cost of living adjustments in firefighter pensions.

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Cary trustees to consider community event grant funding program

By Daniel Daw | Jan 19, 2016

Cary village trustees will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to consider a measure that would establish a community event grant funding program.

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Crystal Lake to vote on Nicor Gas franchising agreement

By Daniel Daw | Jan 19, 2016

The Crystal Lake City Council is scheduled to vote on a new franchise agreement with Nicor Gas Co. at the council meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

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Richmond Finance Committee discusses paving, sludge removal costs

By Daniel Daw | Jan 19, 2016

The Richmond Finance Committee reviewed tax fund receipts from the state and discussed sludge removal and bridge paving costs at its Dec. 15 meeting.

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County agricultural and conservation panel to continue discussing appointments

By Daniel Daw | Jan 19, 2016

The McHenry County Agricultural and Conservation Easement and Farmland Protection Commission (ACE) will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the county's administration building at 667 Ware Rd. in Woodstock to continue discussions regarding appointments.

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Woodstock Transportaton Commission to discuss issues related to Route 47 accident

By Daniel Daw | Jan 19, 2016

The Woodstock Transportation Commission will be considering options for pedestrians when crossing Route 47 at its meeting at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Woodstock City Hall.

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Woodstock to consider buying two police vehicles

By Daniel Daw | Jan 18, 2016

The Woodstock City Council will be discussing the purchase of two patrol vehicles and other equipment for the Police Department at its meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday. 

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Woodstock CUSD 200 elementary school test scores lowest in McHenry County despite above average per pupil spending

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 18, 2016

Standardized test scores for Woodstock Community Unit School District (CUSD) 200 were below average for McHenry County despite the school district posting above average per student spending, according to a report by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Woodstock City Council to hold special workshop session on budget

By Daniel Daw | Jan 18, 2016

The Woodstock City Council is holding a special workshop session at 3:30 p.m. Monday at Stage Left Cafe, 125 E Van Buren St., to further develop the city’s budget for 2016.