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Illinois GOP senators oppose new $6 billion tax proposal

By McHenry Times | May 8, 2025

Republican State Senators Craig Wilcox, Jason Plummer, and Erika Harriss have expressed strong opposition to a proposed $6 billion tax increase in Illinois.

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** FOIA Request Sent to City of McHenry Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025

By McHenry Times | May 7, 2025

** FOIA Request to City of McHenry Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.

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** FOIA Request Sent to City of Harvard Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025

By McHenry Times | May 7, 2025

** FOIA Request to City of Harvard Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.

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** FOIA Request Sent to City of Crystal Lake Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025

By McHenry Times | May 7, 2025

** FOIA Request to City of Crystal Lake Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.

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** FOIA Request Sent to City of Woodstock Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025

By McHenry Times | May 7, 2025

** FOIA Request to City of Woodstock Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.

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** FOIA Request Sent to City of Marengo Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025

By McHenry Times | May 7, 2025

** FOIA Request to City of Marengo Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.

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Essay contest highlights influential teachers during appreciation week

By McHenry Times | May 6, 2025

Senator Craig Wilcox organized an essay contest inviting students to write about teachers who have significantly impacted their lives.

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McHenry County taxpayers give $725,612 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By McHenry Times | May 5, 2025

In March, McHenry County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois legislators face tight budget decisions as session nears end

By McHenry Times | May 5, 2025

Legislators in Springfield are preparing for the final four weeks of their session, with both the House and Senate meeting every week until the scheduled adjournment on May 31.

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McHenry County: Medicare dependency reached 4.4% in 2022

By McHenry Times | May 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.4% of income in McHenry County, providing an average of $2,907 per capita to residents.

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$914,445 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in March for McHenry County

By McHenry Times | May 4, 2025

In March, McHenry County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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City of Woodstock Environmental Commission met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2025

City of Woodstock Environmental Commission met Thursday, May 1

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City of McHenry City Council met April 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2025

City of McHenry City Council met Monday, April 7

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City of Harvard Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2025

City of Harvard Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Thursday, May 1

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City of Crystal Lake Fire and Police Commission met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2025

City of Crystal Lake Fire and Police Commission met Friday, May 2

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City of Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2025

City of Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission met Thursday, May 1

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McHenry Times area weekly mass times

By McHenry Times | May 3, 2025

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

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McHenry County collects approximately $1.2 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in March

By McHenry Times | May 3, 2025

In March, McHenry County saw a decrease in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McHenry County residents pay $277,095 in County Sales Tax in March

By McHenry Times | May 2, 2025

In March, McHenry County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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McHenry County Transportation Committee met April 30

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 2, 2025

McHenry County Transportation Committee met *:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 30