McHenry Times

Bruce Rauner led Democrat JB Pritzker in votes cast in Grafton Township Precinct 30 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Statewide test results: 33 percent of West students failed math

About 67 percent of West Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 33 percent of students failed.

Q2 real estate sales report: Lake in the Hills

Median prices rose in Lake in the Hills over last year, and are down 3.8 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Todd C. and Lindsay M. Loehner and Lindsay M Smith acquires 1763 Havens Drive, Woodstock

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 21, 2018

On Dec. 21, 2018, Samantha Tropinski purchased a home at 1763 Havens Drive, Woodstock from Todd C. and Lindsay M. Loehner and Lindsay M Smith for $200,000.

Statewide test results: 54 percent of Westwood failed English language arts

About 46 percent of Westwood Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 54 percent of students failed.

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Crystal Lake Fire District president says all counties should be allowed to dissolve townships

By Robert Hadley | Dec 20, 2018

Kevin Sarnwick, president of the Crystal Lake Rural Fire Protection District, said he is skeptical of the benefits of a potential new law allowing McHenry County to dissolve its 17 townships.

87.7 percent of Richard F. Bernotas teachers stay put; average earns $58,401.39 per year

More than 87.7 percent of teachers stay at Richard F. Bernotas Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Diane and Jeffrey D. Smith and Diane Otkala sell 786 Golden Oak Circle, Crystal Lake

On Dec. 20, 2018, Diane and Jeffrey D. Smith and Diane Otkala sold their two bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 786 Golden Oak Circle, Crystal Lake to Samantha Stark for $163,000.

State Senate race: Republican DeWitte wins voter tally in Grafton Township Precinct 27

Donald P. DeWitte led Democrat Nancy Zettler in votes cast in Grafton Township Precinct 27 for the District 33 state Senate race, according to the latest vote count.

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Grafton Township Precinct 29

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Grafton Township Precinct 29 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Scott and Amie Fitzgerald sell 833 Willow St., Lake in the Hills

On Dec. 20, 2018, Scott and Amie Fitzgerald sold their four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 833 Willow St., Lake in the Hills to John A. Giuliano, Hid and Elizabeth M. (also known as) for $248,000.

Ralph J. Conforti buys 480 W Terrace Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake

The three bedroom home at 480 W Terrace Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake was sold on Dec. 20, 2018 by Robert E. Phlaum for $198,000. The buyer was Ralph J. Conforti.

McHenry East High School reports 7% truancy rate

The truancy rate at McHenry East High School stayed flat at 7 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a McHenry Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Cheryle Walls purchases 330 Cunat Blvd., Richmond

The one bedroom, one bathroom home at 330 Cunat Blvd., Richmond was sold on Dec. 20, 2018 by John C. Cunat for $68,000. The buyer was Cheryle Walls.

Debbie E Kates and Debbie Hall unload 516 S. Ann St., Marengo

On Dec. 20, 2018, Debbie E Kates and Debbie Hall sold their home at 516 S. Ann St., Marengo to Karen D. and Jason J. Trannel for $125,000.

Jamie V Seda acquires 6520 Savanna Lane, Lakewood

The property at 6520 Savanna Lane, Lakewood was sold on Dec. 20, 2018 by Taylor Morrison of Illinois Inc. for $355,000. The buyer was Jamie V Seda.

McHenry Middle School reports 4% truancy rate

The truancy rate at McHenry Middle School rose to 4 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a McHenry Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Governor race: Republican Rauner wins voter tally in Grafton Township Precinct 27

Bruce Rauner led Democrat JB Pritzker in votes cast in Grafton Township Precinct 27 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

James T. and Anna M. and Walter J. Murphy acquires 1614 River Terrace Drive, Johnsburg

The home at 1614 River Terrace Drive, Johnsburg was sold on Dec. 20, 2018 by James T. and Anna M. and Walter J. Murphy for $242,500. The buyer was Dana C Goossens.

Carpenter Family 2006 (trust) and Steven J. Carpenter (successor) unload 4250 Whitehall Lane, Algonquin