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News from February 2017

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Sources say Althoff favors 'grand bargain'

By Tabitha Fleming | Feb 28, 2017

Sen. Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) is said to be voting for a state budget plan known as the “grand bargain.”

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Algonquin Township Trustee candidate talks about becoming a target

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Feb 28, 2017

GOP candidate Rachael Lawrence, who is running for  Algonquin Township Trustee, recently claimed that she has been the target of many negative comments and phone calls from non-supporters during her campaign.

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No party as GOP Nunda trustee hopefuls have it out

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 28, 2017

Six of the seven Republicans vying for four Nunda Township trustee seats lobbed charges at one another while touting their own achievements during a recent forum leading up to the primary election on Tuesday.

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Algonquin trustee Shea seeks another term

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 27, 2017

Incumbent Algonquin Township Trustee Dan Shea shared his experience and qualifications for re-election with the McHenry Times recently.

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Fox River Grove Board of Trustees to approve 2017 road resurfacing contract

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 27, 2017

Fox River Grove Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2.

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McHenry state's attorney mum on vehicle shooting videos

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 27, 2017

McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally declined to say whether authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding recently posted videos that appear to show at least four men in Algonquin Township uniforms shooting up a vehicle.

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Fox River Grove Parks Commission to discuss bike path grant

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 27, 2017

Fox River Grove Parks Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 1.

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McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission to review landmark nominations

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 27, 2017

McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1.

McHenry County Board of Health to discuss Tobacco Free Communities

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 27, 2017

McHenry County Board of Health will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27.

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State rep unfazed by highway boss' nepotism

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 27, 2017

Illinois State Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) says she's backing Bob Miller's bid for re-election as Algonquin Township highway commissioner despite criticism over his hiring of family members.

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Highway vendors are big backers of Miller re-election

By McHenry Times | Feb 27, 2017

Approximately half of the donations to the re-election campaign of Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller have come from municipal highway vendors, a McHenry Times analysis reveals.

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Videos surface of men wearing Algonquin Township Highway Dept. uniforms firing guns, totaling car

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 24, 2017

Videos uploaded to Youtube show four men dressed in Algonquin Township uniforms shooting at a vehicle and destroying it, using Algonquin Township equipment 

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Island Lake Board of Trustees votes to authorize Concerts in the Park contracts

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 24, 2017

Island Lake Board of Trustees votes to authorize Concerts in the Park contracts at last evening's meeting.

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McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals approves conditional use request for landscaping business with outdoor storage

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 24, 2017

McHenry County Zoning Board of Appeals approves conditional use request for landscaping business with outdoor storage at a recent meeting.

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Johnsburg Board of Trustees approves sale of surplus real estate

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 24, 2017

Johnsburg Board of Trustees approves sale of surplus real estate at a recent meeting.

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Fox Lake Committee of the Whole holds special meeting on proposed 2017-18 budget

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 24, 2017

Fox Lake Committee of the Whole holds special meeting today on proposed 2017-18 budget.

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Analysis: Algonquin Highway Chief Miller spends majority of campaign funds on food, wine, liquor, charity

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 24, 2017

Some politicians raise money so they can spend heavy on advertising. Not Algonquin Township Highway Commissioner Bob Miller.

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Crystal Lake City Council votes on final PUD for Science Center building at McHenry Community College

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 22, 2017

Crystal Lake City Council votes on final PUD for Science Center building at McHenry Community College at yesterday's meeting.

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Spring Grove Parks Committee discusses Hatchery Park rental agreements

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 22, 2017

Spring Grove Parks Committee discusses Hatchery Park rental agreements at a recent meeting.

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Woodstock Old Courthouse and Sheriff's House Advisory Commission begins search for new commission member

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 22, 2017

Woodstock Old Courthouse and Sheriff's House Advisory Commission begins search for new commission member at its recent meeting.