March, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Lake in the Hills seeking bids for fuel storage tanks

By Daniel Daw | Mar 17, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Public Works Department recently issued a request for proposals for above ground fuel storage tanks.

29% of Mary Endres Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 16, 2016

In McHenry County, 29 percent of Mary Endres Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in fiscal year 2015.

20% of Dean Street Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 16, 2016

In McHenry County, 20.0 percent of Dean Street Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in fiscal year 2015.

Lake in the Hills trustees discuss liquor license for DM Burgers

By Daniel Daw | Mar 16, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Village Board discussed a proposed ordinance to allow an additional liquor license to be issued during its Feb. 23 committee-of-the-whole session.

Lake in the Hills approves bids for two trucks

By Daniel Daw | Mar 16, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Village Board voted Feb. 23 to approve bid contracts associated with two trucks requested by the Public Works Department.

Skillicorn in tight race for House District 66 GOP candidacy

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 16, 2016

With votes from 13 precincts still to tally in McHenry County, Allen Skillicorn led the field of four Republican challengers as of Wednesday night.

Reick pulls away from Lichte in 63rd House District Republican showdown

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 16, 2016

Steven Reick led Jeffrey Lichte in the March 15 Illinois House Republican primary for District 63 with 44 percent of the districts reporting.

Marengo approves zoning map updates

By Daniel Daw | Mar 15, 2016

The Marengo City Council voted to approve an updated zoning map and other items during its meeting on Monday, March 14.

Johnsburg meeting to discuss Church Street Corridor project

By Daniel Daw | Mar 15, 2016

The village of Johnsburg announced this week that it will be holding a public meeting March 23 to discuss corridor improvements on Church Street.

Algonquin Township renews historical society membership

By Daniel Daw | Mar 15, 2016

The Algonquin Township Board voted Feb. 10 to approve renewing its membership with the McHenry County Historical Society.

Crystal Lake to consider restaurant's request for liquor license, name change

By Daniel Daw | Mar 15, 2016

The Crystal Lake City Council is scheduled to discuss several requests concerning the Quarry Cable Park and Grille at its meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Skillicorn alleges voter fraud by opponent's backer

By Daniel Daw | Mar 14, 2016

Republican candidate for state representative Allen Skillicorn claimed Monday that an Algonquin Township trustee allegedly committed voter fraud in support of Dan Wilbrandt.

Reick adds last minute posting for District 63 voters

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 14, 2016

Endorsed by the Illinois Federation for Right to Life, National Taxpayers United of Illinois, the Chicago Tribune, the Pro-Life Victory PAC and the National Rifle Association, House District 63 candidate Steven Reick looks strong going into Tuesday's Republican primary.

Skillicorn issues a late message for voters

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 14, 2016

As voters prepare to cast their votes in Tuesday's primary, GOP candidate Allen Skillicorn in House District 66 wants voters to remember one important thing: “The race on March 15th is about substance; talk versus action. Vote Skillicorn,” he wrote on his Facebook page.