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News from September 2024

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Cheapest diesel in cities across McHenry County in week ending Sept. 21

By McHenry Times | Sep 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 administrators rank 405th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By McHenry Times | Sep 27, 2024

Administrators in Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 earn an average of $105,764 per year, ranking 405th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within McHenry County in week ending Sept. 21?

By McHenry Times | Sep 26, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Average cost of college went down for students in McHenry County in 2022-23 school year

By McHenry Times | Sep 26, 2024

College tuition fees fell 1.2% in McHenry County in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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2023: McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 administrators rank 361st highest in state for average salary

By McHenry Times | Sep 26, 2024

Administrators in McHenry Community Consolidated School District 15 earn an average of $110,976 per year, ranking 361st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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FOIA Request Sent to McHenry County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By McHenry Times | Sep 26, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to McHenry County, Illinois, by us at the McHenry Times on September 26, 2024. The request sought comprehensive details about all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until the date of the request.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in McHenry County in week ending Sept. 21?

By McHenry Times | Sep 25, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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McHenry Community High School District 156 administrators rank 360th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By McHenry Times | Sep 25, 2024

Administrators in McHenry Community High School District 156 earn an average of $110,978 per year, ranking 360th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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1 gas station in cities throughout McHenry County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 21

By McHenry Times | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout McHenry County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Panel discussion to address Illinois' pension crisis

By McHenry Times | Sep 25, 2024

Our underfunded state pensions are the biggest reason that Illinois is one of the highest taxed states in the country. I’m going to be part of a panel hosted by the Better Government Association on October 15th to talk about how we can get out from under this burden.

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Analysis: Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 administrators rank 313th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By McHenry Times | Sep 25, 2024

Administrators in Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District 47 earn an average of $113,653 per year, ranking 313th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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State Rep Steve Reick: 'The 2024 McHenry County Farm Stroll is a self-guided tour of McHenry County’s diversified family farms'

By McHenry Times | Sep 24, 2024

State Rep. Steve Reick highlighted an upcoming McHenry County event, saying, "There is no beginning or end of the tour, just choose the farms you wish to visit and go during the stroll’s time frame," in a Sept. 24 Facebook post.

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McHenry County Farm Stroll offers self-guided tour of local family farms

By McHenry Times | Sep 24, 2024

McHenry County will host its annual Farm Stroll on September 24, 2024. The event is a self-guided tour of the county's diverse family farms. Participants can choose which farms to visit during the designated time frame, as there is no set route or schedule.

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Inflation impacts efforts by local food banks as demand rises

By McHenry Times | Sep 24, 2024

Though National Food Bank Day, a day to recognize the important work of food banks in serving food-insecure families, was on September 6th, every day can be considered Food Bank Day. With inflation causing a significant rise in grocery prices, many more families are experiencing food insecurity.

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2023: Community Unit School District 300 administrators rank 304th highest in state for average salary

By McHenry Times | Sep 23, 2024

Administrators in Community Unit School District 300 earn an average of $114,444 per year, ranking 304th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Wilcox hosts Barks & Brews; addresses cyber threats and Bright Start changes

By McHenry Times | Sep 23, 2024

Senator Craig Wilcox hosted his annual Barks & Brews event at Kishwaukee Brewing Company in Woodstock last week. Attendees were greeted by a pen of mixed-breed puppies looking for forever homes, along with a few older dogs. The event featured casual conversations and craft brews, highlighted by the presence of K9s4U, a non-profit dog rescue based in McHenry.

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City of Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission met September 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 23, 2024

City of Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission met 7 p.m. Monday, September 23

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Village of Johnsburg President and Board of Trustees met Sept. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 23, 2024

Village of Johnsburg President and Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Sept. 17

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Village of Johnsburg Ordinance Committee met Sept. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 23, 2024

Village of Johnsburg Ordinance Committee met Thursday, Sept. 19

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Village of Huntley Plan Commission will meet Sept. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 23, 2024

Village of Huntley Plan Commission will meet Monday, Sept. 23