September, 2016 Stories | McHenry Times

Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission discusses Virginia Road truck facility

By Louie Torres | Sep 26, 2016

The Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 21.

McHenry County Planning and Development Committee to discuss Alden Township zoning map

By Louie Torres | Sep 26, 2016

The McHenry County Planning and Development Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27.

Algonquin Committee of the Whole to consider candidate for historic commission

By Louie Torres | Sep 26, 2016

The Algonquin Village Board Committee of the Whole will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27.

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McHenry County to host rabies, microchip clinic for pet owners

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 24, 2016

Area residents can have microchips inexpensively implanted in their pets from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the McHenry County Health Department Veterinary Public Health Division's Animal Control and Adoption Center (MCAC) at 100 N. Virginia St.in Crystal Lake.

Hultgren supports International Day of Peace

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 24, 2016

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) praised the work of Connect2Peace, the Peace Coalition of the Rock River Valley, while speaking out Wednesday, Sept. 21, in support of the International Day of Peace.

5.84% of people in Harvard receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal food stamp program by the McHenry Times, 5.84 percent of people in Harvard were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Illinois community colleges cost state over $215,000 per on-time graduate

By McHenry Times | Sep 23, 2016

Millions of dollars in taxpayer money are being spent in Illinois to support students and the community colleges in Illinois, but most of the students never graduate.

State losing young workers in record numbers

By McHenry Times | Sep 23, 2016

Calling it a sign of economic and political crises, the Illinois Policy Institute said the state is losing residents much faster than its neighbors.

6.26% of people in Huntley receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal food stamp program by the McHenry Times, 6.26 percent of people in Huntley were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, blogger reports

By McHenry Times | Sep 22, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino, whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal, if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a vocal citizen journalist recently said on his blog.

McHenry County Valley Hi Operating Board Subcommittee reviews scabies report

By Louie Torres | Sep 22, 2016

The McHenry County Valley Hi Operating Board Subcommittee met Wednesday, Sept. 21.

Huntley Plan Commission considers indoor recreation facility request

By Louie Torres | Sep 22, 2016

The Huntley Plan Commission met Sept. 12.

Woodstock Transportation Commission discusses master bicycle plan

By Louie Torres | Sep 22, 2016

The Woodstock Transportation Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 21.

McHenry County Finance and Audit Committee to discuss snow removal contract

By Louie Torres | Sep 21, 2016

The McHenry County Finance and Audit Committee will meet at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22.

1.18% of people in Algonquin receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 21, 2016

According to an analysis of the federal food stamps program by the McHenry Times, 1.18 percent of people in Algonquin were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Registration deadline for boys basketball approaching in Woodstock

By Brent Zell | Sep 21, 2016

The registration deadline for the Woodstock Recreation Department's basketball developmental league for boys in grades four to six is Tuesday, Nov. 1, according to the department's website.