McHenry Times

Andrew J. and Brittney Collins acquire 612 Wimbleton Trail, McHenry

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Andrew J. and Brittney Collins purchased a home at 612 Wimbleton Trail, McHenry from Jonathan and Breanna Descher for $215,500.

HUNTLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 158: Police Collaboration on Message Sent to Middle School Students-No Threat

By Press release submission | May 31, 2018

This afternoon we became aware of a troubling message sent via social media from a Marlowe student to a small group of students at Marlowe and Heineman Middle Schools.

Population decline in Illinois cities is 'indictment on the failed leadership' in Springfield, Wilcox says

By Karen Kidd | May 30, 2018

With recent census data showing Chicago's population shrank for the third year in a row, a McHenry County Board member running for state Senate said the cause isn't difficult to find.

From Prairie State Wire

After heated debate and vote, D’Amico postpones drone bill for consideration

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A heated debate over drones May 25 had the full attention of the House, with almost a dozen Republican lawmakers arguing the proposal.

John R. Kremer sells 114 S. West St., Marengo

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

On May 30, 2018, John R. Kremer sold their home at 114 S. West St., Marengo to Robb S. and Lisa S. Swanson for $210,000.

Kathryn D. Kolet sells 10017 Cummings St., Huntley

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

The home at 10017 Cummings St., Huntley was sold on May 30, 2018 by Kathryn D. Kolet for $200,000. The buyer was David Nowak.

Timothy Hicks unloads 3601 Salem Court, Island Lake

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

The three bedroom home at 3601 Salem Court, Island Lake was sold on May 30, 2018 by Timothy Hicks for $151,000. The buyer was Lissette Gonzalez Beniquez.

Valentin and Livia A. Williams acquire 11643 Clark Lane, Huntley

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

The home at 11643 Clark Lane, Huntley was sold on May 30, 2018 by Peter J. and Emily J. Muhlbach for $395,000. The buyers were Valentin and Livia A. Williams.

Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association unload 7416 Boston Road, Wonder Lake

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

On May 30, 2018, Evolution Properties LLC purchased a home at 7416 Boston Road, Wonder Lake from Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association for $140,000.

Edward S. Reilly acquires 2110 Colby Point Drive, Colby Point

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

The home at 2110 Colby Point Drive, Colby Point was sold on May 30, 2018 by Benjimen J Pratola Jr. and Wendy S Pratola for $162,000. The buyer was Edward S. Reilly.

Mark A. and Karen K. Parra acquire 324 Tralee Lane, McHenry

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

On May 30, 2018, Dawn Kovac and Brian Zorc purchased a home at 324 Tralee Lane, McHenry from Mark A. and Karen K. Parra for $290,000.

Report: McHenry spent $13,145 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Spending per pupil at McHenry Community High School District 156 is up 16 percent from five years ago, according to a McHenry Times analysis of district finances.

Report: Average pensioner in Mchenry Police Pension Fund earns $86,239 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

The Mchenry Police Pension Fund had 45 active participants receiving an average salary of $86,239 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Marengo pays $2.38 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Marengo Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 70.1 percent of the $370,252 the Marengo Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $2.38 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Marengo Police Pension Fund gained $77,305 in investment income in 2016

By McHenry Times | May 30, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Marengo Police Pension Fund netted 1.35 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

McHENRY COUNTY: McHenry County State's Attorney Creates Huge Tax Savings

By Press release submission | May 30, 2018

When Patrick Kenneally took the helm of the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office in December of 2016, a primary goal was to try to bring as much outside legal work into the office as possible.

MARENGO COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 154: Girls State Track Meet

By Press release submission | May 30, 2018

Bailey Bertrand, Jordan Parker, and Lillie Simons qualified and competed in the IHSA Class 2A Girls State Track meet .

HUNTLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 158: Huntley 158 Today: Terry Awrey Reflects on 33 Years with the District

By Press release submission | May 30, 2018

Terry Awrey, associate superintendent for secondary education, announced his retirement at the end of the 2017-18 school year after a career spanning 33 years and multiple jobs with Huntley Community School District 158.

Report: Which school districts have the fewest administrators?

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Marengo-Union Elementary Community School District 165 reported one of the biggest student-to-administrator ratios in Illinois, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.

Skillicorn, GOP peers oppose taxpayer-subsidized abortions

By Angela Underwood | May 29, 2018

With the spring session winding down, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) and his GOP peers held an impromptu press conference Tuesday rejecting taxpayer-subsidized abortions.