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McHenry County responsible for 9th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

McHenry County residents paid just under $42.5 million in sales taxes, the ninth highest total paid per county in 2024.

By McHenry Times | May 28, 2025

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Algonquin ranks 56th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

Algonquin residents paid just under $17.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

By McHenry Times | May 28, 2025

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Wilcox supports merit-based hiring law; addresses veterans' tribute and IDD funding

By McHenry Times | May 27, 2025

Senator Craig Wilcox recently announced his role as Chief Senate Co-Sponsor of House Bill 1586, a piece of legislation that aims to establish merit-based hiring practices in Illinois.

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McHenry County: Social Security made up 5.8% of total income in 2022

By McHenry Times | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 5.8% of income in McHenry County, providing an average of $3,803 per capita to residents.

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McHenry Times area weekly mass times

By McHenry Times | May 24, 2025

The following parishes in the McHenry Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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McHenry County taxpayers give approximately $4.1 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By McHenry Times | May 23, 2025

In 2024, McHenry County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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City of Harvard Parks & Recreation Board met May 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 23, 2025

City of Harvard Parks & Recreation Board met 6 p.m. Monday, May 19

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Illinois Senate approves bill reinforcing merit-based hiring practices

By McHenry Times | May 23, 2025

State Senator Craig Wilcox, a Republican from McHenry, has played a significant role as Chief Co-Sponsor of House Bill 1586.

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McHenry County collects approximately $15 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in 2024

By McHenry Times | May 22, 2025

In 2024, McHenry County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Wilcox's bill on military pay protection advances to Illinois Governor

By McHenry Times | May 22, 2025

Legislation addressing a loophole in the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Act (USERA) has passed unanimously in the Illinois Senate.

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Village of Cary Committee of the Whole met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 22, 2025

Village of Cary Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, May 20

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McHenry County Veterans Assistance Commission met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 22, 2025

McHenry County Veterans Assistance Commission met Wednesday, May 21

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McHenry County Staff Plat Review Committee met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 22, 2025

McHenry County Staff Plat Review Committee met Wednesday, May 21

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McHenry County Board of Health met May 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 22, 2025

McHenry County Board of Health met Monday, May 19

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McHenry County County Board met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 22, 2025

McHenry County County Board met Tuesday, May 20

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City of Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission met May 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 22, 2025

City of Woodstock Historic Preservation Commission met Monday, May 19

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City of Woodstock City Council met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 22, 2025

City of Woodstock City Council met Tuesday, May 20

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City of McHenry Planning & Zoning Commission met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 22, 2025

City of McHenry Planning & Zoning Commission met Wednesday, May 21

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City of McHenry City Council met May 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 22, 2025

City of McHenry City Council met Monday May 19

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City of Harvard Administration Committee met May 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 22, 2025

City of Harvard Administration Committee met Wednesday, May 21