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News from May 2016

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Chicago schools spend 22% more than Harrison Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 11, 2016

Operational spending at Harrison Elementary School in Wonder Lake is 22 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Crystal Lake zoning panel discusses setbacks for garage, house addition

By Louie Torres | May 11, 2016

The Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing May 4 to discuss requests for variations on yard setback requirements.

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Woodstock Transportation Committee discusses bike rental plan

By Louie Torres | May 11, 2016

The Woodstock Transportation Committee was scheduled to hear a presentation on a bike rental and bike rack plan at its meeting Wednesday. 

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Chicago schools spend 21% more than McHenry Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | May 11, 2016

Operational spending at McHenry Middle School in McHenry is 21 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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29.3% of Creekside Middle School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | May 11, 2016

In McHenry County, 29.3 percent of Creekside Middle School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

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Algonquin Historic Commission to discuss old town district improvements

By Louie Torres | May 10, 2016

The Algonquin Historic Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday in Village Hall to discuss a major improvement in the old town district.

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31% of Canterbury Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | May 10, 2016

In McHenry County, 31 percent of Canterbury Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

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Woodstock Parks and Recreation Commission to hear bike path presentation

By Louie Torres | May 10, 2016

The Woodstock Parks and Recreation Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday to discuss a bike path and review reports for April. 

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Woodstock Economic Development Commission discusses city's incentives policy manual

By Louie Torres | May 10, 2016

The Woodstock Economic Development Commission met Tuesday to review and discuss the city's Incentives Policy Manual and area corridor plans.

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Fox River Grove trustees consider landscaper's zoning request

By Louie Torres | May 9, 2016

The Fox River Grove Village Board met as committee of the whole April 7 to discuss a zoning request to allow a hoop house on property at 1005 Route 22.

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By Local Labs News Service | May 9, 2016

Operational spending at South Elementary School in McHenry is 32 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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By Local Labs News Service | May 9, 2016

Operational spending at Hilltop Elementary School in McHenry is 21 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission discusses 2016 Trolley Tour

By Louie Torres | May 9, 2016

The Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission discussed the 2016 Trolley Tour at its meeting Thursday.

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Algonquin Planning and Zoning Commission to consider annexation request

By Louie Torres | May 9, 2016

The Algonquin Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Ganek Municipal Center to consider a request for annexation and request for a special-use permit.

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Huntley board meeting includes review of past minutes

By Louie Torres | May 8, 2016

The Huntley village board met on March 24 to discuss and approve past meeting minutes and several resolutions.

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Algonquin board of trustees reviews treasurer's report at meeting

By Louie Torres | May 8, 2016

The Algonquin Township board of trustees met March 9 to discuss the treasurer's report and an audit of bills.

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GOP lawmakers send third letter to Auditor General demanding answers on questionable campaign spending

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 7, 2016

Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly have tried once again to get answers from Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino regarding his campaign spending while serving in the House.

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47.8% of Nippersink Middle School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | May 6, 2016

In McHenry County, 47.8 percent of Nippersink Middle School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

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Chicago schools spend 28% more than Harvard Jr. High School

By Local Labs News Service | May 6, 2016

Operational spending at Harvard Jr. High School in McHenry County is 28 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

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31.6% of North Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | May 5, 2016

In McHenry County, 31.6 percent of North Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.