September, 2016 Stories | McHenry Times

2.01% of people in Fox River Grove receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal food stamps program by the McHenry Times, 2.01 percent of people in Fox River Grove were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Rauner calls for political reform, referendums on fair maps, term limits

By McHenry Times | Sep 30, 2016

Since the state Supreme Court ruled voter referendums can't be used to place measures on the ballot, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has called for state lawmakers to take action to restore redistricting to the November ballot and to also put term limits up for a vote.

Illinois, Chicago should declare bankruptcy to fix fiscal woes, ex-FDIC chief says

By McHenry Times | Sep 30, 2016

The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago should seek bankruptcy protection to stop the fiscal bleeding and get back untracked, William Isaac, former chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., said in a recently published opinion piece.

Some say replace social-welfare system with 'basic income' model

By McHenry Times | Sep 30, 2016

With the welfare system falling apart, it may be time to look at the possibility of a basic income for every American, a concept that has been championed by well-known economists and political scientists of the past and present including Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek and Charles Murray.

Report questions link between Illinois lawyers and politicians

By McHenry Times | Sep 30, 2016

A new report by a civilian group in Illinois questions the link between lawyers and political leaders in the state.

Hultgren calls out VA for health coverage failures

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 30, 2016

Whether its actions were indolent or illegal, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently came under sharp criticism from U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL), who implored the government to grant veterans their medical care coverage.

Woodstock Public Library Board discusses website upgrade costs

By Louie Torres | Sep 29, 2016

The Woodstock Public Library Board of Trustees met Aug. 4.

McHenry County Mental Health Board Buildings and Grounds Committee to discuss stairwell locking requirements

By Louie Torres | Sep 29, 2016

The McHenry County Mental Health Board Buildings and Grounds Committee will meet at 6:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3.

Evolution Basketball to begin training sessions

By Brent Zell | Sep 29, 2016

Evolution Basketball's second fall-training session will start Wednesday, Oct. 19, at The MAC in Crystal Lake, according to www.themaccl.com.

Hurricane spikers maintaining excellence after state title

By Brent Zell | Sep 29, 2016

The on-court success hasn't changed this season for Marian Central Catholic, but the feel is different.

Skillicorn says high property taxes are seriously hurting Illinois families

By Kerry Goff | Sep 29, 2016

Republican Allen Skillicorn of East Dundee, who is running for state representative in District 66, recently stressed his concern over property taxes and how they are crippling Illinois families.

Algonquin Historic Commission considers request for deck on River Road property

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 28, 2016

The village of Algonquin Historic Commission met Sept. 14.

McHenry County Mental Health Board to review 2017 funding application timeline

By Louie Torres | Sep 28, 2016

The McHenry County Mental Health Board will meet at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29.

4.91% of people in Hebron receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal food stamp program by the McHenry Times, 4.91 percent of people in Hebron were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

McHenry County Natural and Environmental Resources Committee to discuss watershed plans

By Louie Torres | Sep 27, 2016

The McHenry County Natural and Environmental Resources Committee will meet at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28.

McHenry County Board of Health discusses blood pressure donation kits

By Louie Torres | Sep 27, 2016

The McHenry County Board of Health met Monday, Sept. 26.

McHenry County Regional Planning Commission to review 2030 and Beyond plan

By Louie Torres | Sep 27, 2016

The McHenry County Regional Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Reick picks up NRA endorsement

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 26, 2016

Steve Reick of Woodstock, Republican candidate for House District 63, said recently the National Rifle Association (NRA) has endorsed his campaign.

Skillicorn opposes CPS bailouts

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 26, 2016

Allen Skillicorn of East Dundee, the Republican candidate in House District 66, said he is opposed to school funding reform efforts, such as state Sen. Andy Manar’s (D-Bunker Hill) SB231, which would take funding away from local school districts and send the money to the Chicago Public Schools (CPS).