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Wednesday, April 1, 2020

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Rep. Ugaste says taxes are too high, Illinoisians want property tax relief now

State Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) wants immediate property tax relief for his constituents, saying at a March 3 press conference that Illinois taxes are too high.

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 31, 2020

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CITY OF CRYSTAL LAKE: Small Business Assistance During COVID-19

The City of Crystal Lake is organizing resources to support our business community.

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Tennis Courts, Pickleball Courts, Basketball Courts and Lippold Disc Golf Now Closed

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

At this time, Crystal Lake Park District trails and open green space at parks remain open.

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DeWitte upset that Pritzker budget proposal will harm education, local governments

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 29, 2020

State Sen. Don DeWitte (R-St. Charles) did not agree with the budget proposal Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced last week.

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Reick calls withholding budget proposal funding irresponsible

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 27, 2020

House Rep. Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) said during a press conference last week that he did not agree with Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal, calling it a shame that the governor would hold school funding hostage pending a tax increase.

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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: All Facilities & Playgrounds are Closed Through April 7-Parks are Open

By Press release submission | Mar 23, 2020

With the “stay at home “ order issued by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker, all Crystal Lake Park District facilities are closed through Tuesday, April 7.

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Skillicorn defeats Schofield in State House primary

By April Bamburg | Mar 22, 2020

With all precincts reporting, Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-IL) defeated challenger Carolyn Schofield in the March 17 primary

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Ugaste finds hope in SIU study showing Illinois voters want to cap public pensions

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 22, 2020

A new Southern Illinois University study that concludes more than half of all Illinois residents now stand in favor of a constitutional amendment designed to cap out-of-control public pensions gives state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) a glimmer of hope.

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Ugaste wants feds to establish guidelines for release of felons here illegally

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 22, 2020

Veteran state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) fails to see the logic in Gov. J.B. Pritzker moving to enact a policy that allows violent felons facing deportation to be released into communities instead of turned over to ICE officials.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Jeanne Ives spreads unity amidst coronavirus crisis in acceptance speech for Republican nominee in Illinois's 6th district

By Joe Chen | 13 days ago

Jeanne Ives was elected Republican nominee for Congress in Illinois's sixth district on Tuesday night, beating her Republican opponent Dr. Gordon Kinzler and setting herself up to face Democratic incumbent Sean Casten in the general election.

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McHENRY COUNTY: County Board Chairman Jack Franks Declares Coronavirus Emergency

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2020

McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks has declared a state of emergency for McHenry County in response to the county’s first presumptive case of coronavirus.

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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Crystal Lake Park District Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

By Press release submission | Mar 17, 2020

Based on the rapidly evolving situation with COVID-19 and the current projections from public health officials about the potential spread and severity of this virus, the Crystal Lake Park District has made the decision to cancel all Park District programs and events effective Saturday, March 14 thru Sunday, March 29.

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CITY OF LEXINGTON: 14th Annual Red Carpet Corridor Event

By Press release submission | Mar 12, 2020

The Red Carpet Corridor celebrates and promotes the small towns located along Historic Rt 66 from Joliet to Towanda.

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McHENRY COUNTY: MCDOT Construction Engineer Earns Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector Designation

By Press release submission | Mar 11, 2020

The McHenry County Division of Transportation is pleased to announce that Helena Sullivan has earned the title of Certified Public Infrastructure Inspector by the American Public Works Association.

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McHENRY COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND MUSEUM: SAMPLER SERIES BEGINS: 7 P.M. MARCH 9

By Press release submission | Mar 5, 2020

For historic dramatist Leslie Goddard, there was an immediate connection with the suffragette firebrand Alice Paul.

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McHENRY COUNTY: Division of Transportation to Receive Community Excellence Award

By Press release submission | Mar 3, 2020

The McHenry County Division of Transportation will receive an award for increasing transportation options for people with disabilities through the MCRide dial-a-ride program.

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Ugaste hopes his 6 property tax proposals bring relief to local homeowners

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 2, 2020

A freshmen Illinois state lawmaker is on a mission to uplift homeowners across the state.

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CITY OF CRYSTAL LAKE: Electricity Solicitors

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2020

It has been reported to the Crystal Lake Police Department that within the city limits of Crystal Lake that a person(s) is going door-to-door and identifying themselves as City of Crystal Lake employees working on behalf of ComEd.

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CRYSTAL LAKE PARK DISTRICT: Crystal Lake Park District Receives Urban and Community Forestry Grant

By Press release submission | Feb 25, 2020

The Crystal Lake Park District is among 20 Illinois communities awarded grants administered by The Morton Arboretum in partnership with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, to help improve Illinois urban forestry.

From Kane County Reporter

Rep. Skillicorn questions challenger Schofield's endorsement by controversial Algonquin village president

By April Bamburg | 1 month ago

Illinois House candidate Carolyn Schofield (R-Crystal Lake) has been endorsed by Algonquin Village President John Schmitt who may be considered a controversial politician in his own right.