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News from May 2017

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Andersson's efforts to stop 'detrimental' school funding measure fall short

By Hoang Tran | May 31, 2017

An education funding reform bill passed the House on Wednesday despite major reservations from Republicans. Many House members, including Rep. Steven Andersson (R-Geneva), found the measure overly Chicago-centric.

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Andersson calls funding bill based on dropout rate too costly

By Hoang Tran | May 31, 2017

School districts experiencing an unusually high rate of high school dropouts would receive extra funding under a bill that passed the House on Wednesday despite the financial fears of several Republicans, including Rep. Steve Andersson (R-Geneva).

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Cary-Grove grad gets his shot in the MLS

By Jason Burke | May 31, 2017

Drew Conner knows what it's like to set a goal in your youth and reach it before that youth has even faded.

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Summer run, pool fun again on tap in Woodstock

By Brent Zell | May 31, 2017

The Woodstock Recreation Department will hold its 40th Challenge Run and Pool Party on June 17, according to the organization's website.

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House denies bill to allow noncitizens to become pharmacists in Illinois

By Giovanni Whaley | May 30, 2017

Sen. Iris Martinez's (D-Chicago) hope for so-called "Dreamers" won't become a reality anytime soon after her measure to allow non-U.S. citizens to obtain a pharmacy license in Illinois was rejected by the House on May 19.

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McHenry County taxpayers would pay an extra $173.7M if Democrats’ tax hike becomes law

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 30, 2017

McHenry County taxpayers would see a total of $173.7 million in state income tax increases if a tax hike measure passed by the Democrat-controlled Illinois State Senate becomes law.

Immigration effort passes House despite criticism from Andersson, Skillicorn

By Hoang Tran | May 30, 2017

A bill to prohibit local law enforcement agencies from enforcing what many Democrats call unfair federal civil immigration laws passed the House on Monday despite major concerns from Republicans such as Reps. Steven Andersson (R-Geneva) and Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee).

Village of Richmond Finance Committee met May 30.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 30, 2017

Village of Richmond Finance Committee met at 4 p.m. Tuesday, May 30.

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Village of Lake in the Hills Board of Trustees met May 11.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 30, 2017

Village of Lake in the Hills Board of Trustees met Thursday, May 11.

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Village of Lake in the Hills Parks and Recreation Board will meet June 1.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 30, 2017

Village of Lake in the Hills Parks and Recreation Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1.

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City of Harvard Planning & Zoning Commission will meet June 6.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 30, 2017

City of Harvard Planning & Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6.

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Woodstock Public Library Board of Trustees will meet June 1.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 30, 2017

Woodstock Public Library Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1.

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City of Woodstock Environmental Commission will meet June 1.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 30, 2017

City of Woodstock Environmental Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1.

City of Woodstock Police Pension Board will meet May 31.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 30, 2017

City of Woodstock Police Pension Board will meet at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 31.

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McHenry County Special Events & Workshops will meet June 2.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 30, 2017

McHenry County Special Events & Workshops will meet at 10 a.m. Friday, June 2.

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McHenry County Public Health & Community Services will meet June 1.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 30, 2017

McHenry County Public Health & Community Services will meet at 8:15 a.m. Thursday, June 1.

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McHenry County Transportation Committee will meet May 31.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 30, 2017

McHenry County Transportation Committee will meet at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, May 31.

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McHenry wants you to do some horsing around this summer

By Brent Zell | May 29, 2017

The McHenry Parks and Recreation Department wants to help everyone ride out the summer in style by offering horseback riding camps, according to the department's online summer program guide.

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County GOP chairwoman ridicules Madigan's selective tax relief suggestion

By Glenn Minnis | May 28, 2017

Sandra Salgado said recently that House Speaker Mike Madigan’s disconnect with Illinois citizens would be funny if it weren't so costly.

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Manar attacks Kankakee Times for publishing school funding numbers

By Michael McGrady | May 26, 2017

Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) is demanding a state investigation after the Kankakee Times reported on the anticipated district-by-district financial impact of his Senate Bill 1, which promises to change the state's formula for dispensing money to public schools.