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News from February 2017

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Woodstock Transportation Commission hears student report on Dakota Ridge Pathway

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 22, 2017

Woodstock Transportation Commission hears student report on Dakota Ridge Pathway at a recent meeting.

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Hultgren to participate in veterans forum at Geneva American Legion

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 21, 2017

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) will participate in a veterans forum at 2:30 p.m. March 3 at the American Legion Fox River.

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Cary Police Commission discusses budget requests

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Feb 21, 2017

Cary Police Commission discusses budget requests at its meeting last week.

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Huntley Liquor Commission fines three establishments for sales to a minor

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 21, 2017

Huntley Liquor Commission fines three establishments for sales to a minor at a recent meeting.

Island Lake Village Board discusses towing contract

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 21, 2017

Island Lake Village Board discusses towing contract at a recent meeting.

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McHenry County Staff Plat Review Committee approves conditional use for landscape business with outdoor storage

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Feb 21, 2017

McHenry County Staff Plat Review Committee approves conditional use for landscape business with outdoor storage at its recent meeting.

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State GOP: Madigan’s democracy talk ‘doublespeak’ for dictatorship

By McHenry Times | Feb 20, 2017

Republicans say that, in Illinois, there exists a democracy of one — Mike Madigan, to be exact — with the longtime House speaker managing affairs as if the state were a dictatorship rather than a system of egalitarianism.

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Illinois Opportunity Project co-founders: Term limits in Illinois not short-term solution

By McHenry Times | Feb 20, 2017

Term limits are not a short-term solution to Illinois' financial problems, and when or if they are implemented, such limits must be done right or the result will be more of the same, co-founders of a conservative nonprofit said during a recent Chicago-based radio broadcast.

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Strategic four-year plan part of Sanchez-Fischer's grassroots campaign for Algonquin clerk

By Karen Kidd | Feb 20, 2017

Republican Candidate Melissa Sanchez-Fischer, who is running for Algonquin Township clerk, has a brief strategic four-year plan for what she wants to accomplish in that office.

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State Comptroller Mendoza added to BossMadigan.com

By McHenry Times | Feb 20, 2017

The BossMadigan.com website has featured another Democratic member.

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Economist presses Rauner to speak out against tax hike proposals

By McHenry Times | Feb 20, 2017

With Illinois facing a "death spiral," noted economist Brian Wesbury cannot understand why Gov. Bruce Rauner hasn’t spoken out against recent talk of an added tax hike, which he believes would exacerbate the issue.

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Illinois residents slammed by sales taxes

By McHenry Times | Feb 20, 2017

Illinois residents are being slammed by ever-rising taxes, from a tax on soda pop in Cook County to a citywide tax increase of 0.5 percent in Danville.

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Lawrence discusses run for Algonquin Township trustee

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 20, 2017

After playing a role in national politics last year, Rachael Lawrence decided to not only find ways to become involved in local politics, but encourage other people to do the same.

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Sanchez-Fischer survives ballot challenge over flawed petition

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 20, 2017

Algonquin Township Trustee Melissa Sanchez-Fischer faced a challenge after filing her petition to run for township clerk because she and eight other candidates downloaded and filled out the wrong form in December.

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Rauner provides budget address update

By McHenry Times | Feb 20, 2017

One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.

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Iconic Illinois lawmaker Michel passes away

By McHenry Times | Feb 20, 2017

Remembered as “a titan,” a “war hero,” a “true gentleman” and above all as a skillful, diplomatic peacemaker, longtime U.S. Rep. Bob Michel has passed away at the age of 93, Capitol Fax announced.

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Rogers posts strong positions on highway commissioner race

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 20, 2017

Michael Rogers, Republican candidate for Dundee Township highway commissioner, recently made a stand for term limits and the tax freeze referendum via Facebook.

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Crystal Lake City Council announces grocery store will move into former Sears location

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Feb 17, 2017

Crystal Lake City Council announces grocery store will move into former Sears location at a recent meeting.

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Spring Grove Public Works Committee reviews projects for parks and roads

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 17, 2017

Spring Grove Public Works Committee reviews projects for parks and roads at a recent meeting.

McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission appoints chairman, vice chairman

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Feb 17, 2017

McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission appoints chairman, vice chairman at a recent meeting.