The largest city in McHenry County has had a pretty stable city council since it was increased from five to seven members. Mayor Aaron Shepley informed me yesterday that he is running for re-election. He was first elected in April … Continue reading
One of the owners of a home backing up the Crystal Lake South High School bleachers, Lou Bianchi, and Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley commented upon District 155’s appeal of the Appellate Court’s decision that city government had the ability … Continue reading
Just in case you would like to read the letter that Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley sent to Crystal Lake High School Board President Ted Wagner and his fellow board members, it is below: September 8, 2014 Dear Mr. Wagner … Continue reading
Readers know that my primary reason for attending parades is to look out for political implications. But what gave me the biggest kick was the Crystal Lake Strikers playing “Wipe Out” in front of the First United Methodist Church. There … Continue reading
When candidates report receiving contributions from the International Union of Operating Eng Local 150 State County Local Area PAC, they uses different designations. Here is how it is listed with the Illinois State Board of Elections: Intl Union of Operating … Continue reading
Crystal Lake last considered allowing slot machines (euphemistically called “video gaming” by supporters) in Crystal Lake in May, 2012. The vote was 6-1 in opposition with only Ellen Brady-Mueller supporting allowing them. Local bar and restaurant owners advanced the issue … Continue reading
A press release arrived about the meeting that Dr. Bill Dam called about his and others’ concerns about the direction of Centegra. It is below: Meeting airs health system concerns CRYSTAL LAKE — An effort to enlighten area residents regarding … Continue reading
Here is Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley’s take on the District 155 bleacher issue: Disappointed. The word that best describes the sinking feeling the City Council had when we learned of District 155’s actions in what may someday be referred … Continue reading
Former Fox Lake Mayor and Fox Waterway Chairman and long-time Centegra physician, Dr. Bill Dam, is leading the charge to change the direction of Centegra Health System. He has called a special meeting for Crystal Lake’s Holiday Inn on September … Continue reading
Philanthropists, kids, staff, Sage employees and the construction team broke ground on a 42,000 square foot addition to the Sage YMCA in Crystal Lake today. It will contain a swimming pool suitable for competition with plenty of bleacher space. Clearly, … Continue reading
Featuring a photo from the football field, Chicago Tribune reporter Robert McCoppin in the fight between Crystal Lake High School District 155 and the City of Crystal Lake. Calling it a “brouhaha,” the Tribune quoted Mayor Aaron Shepley as saying, … Continue reading
A letter about the new stadium seating at South High School was sent today from Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley to District 155 School Board President Ted Wagner. It follows two end-of-July letters from city department heads to District 155 … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County Treasurer candidate Glenda Miller: “Centsible” Choice for County Treasurer Glenda Miller, currently Chief Deputy McHenry County Treasurer and Republican candidate for County Treasurer garnered several endorsements in the past week. Miller, 57, recently announced … Continue reading
Monday night, it was 40-50 residents of Lakewood’s County Club Additions subdivision meeting informally at the Gate 7 Beach owned by the subdivision’s Property Owners Association. The meeting had been called by April Runge of Wiltshire Lane. Representing Lakewood were … Continue reading
With its Home Rule powers, the Crystal Lake City Council signaled a majority is ready to change possession of up to thirty joints from a criminal to a civil offense. Mayor Aaron Shepley led the opposition with Councilwomen Cathy Ferguson, … Continue reading
Two potential contenders for the Republican nomination for Governor spoke to Party faithful at the McHenry County Country Club Wednesday. During the cocktail time before dinner State Treasurer Dan Rutherford spoke after an effusive introduction by Party Chairman Mike Tryon. … Continue reading
An informal discussion was held Tuesday night by the Crystal Lake City Council about whether to allow slot machines (“video poker,” if you favor the idea) in town After presentations by two gambling machine purveyors, City Council members expressed a … Continue reading
Here’s the view of Stephen Willson on the proposal for Crystal Lake Library improvements. Food for thought. Should We Build a New Library in Crystal Lake? An open letter to the Crystal Lake City Council Key points New library budget … Continue reading
An endorsement letter from Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley arrived in Crystal Lake mailboxes on Saturday. McConnaughay is running against Cliff Surges. You can see the letter below: … Continue reading
State Treasurer Dan Rutherford appeared at a fund raiser at 1776 this morning and then attended two “Cash Dashes” in McHenry County for people looking for unclaimed assets that may be in the custody of the State Treasurer’s Office. Such … Continue reading
