The Awful FRG Train-School Bus Accident

October 25, 1995–twenty years ago. What an awful day. That was the day of the Fox River Grove school bus-Metra train collusion. Substitute driver unfamiliar with the route. Mercifully, I remained blissfully ignorant of the morning crash until about noon. … Continue reading

County Board Set to Appoint FRG, McHenry, CL Rural FPD Trustees & LITH Sanitary District Trustee

Here are the appointments on the April 15th agenda of the McHenry County Board:   Expiration Date FOX RIVER GROVE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT William G. Yocius 05/2017 LAKE IN THE HILLS SANITARY DISTRICT Shelby Key 05/01/2017 CRYSTAL LAKE RURAL FIRE … Continue reading

Daily Herald McHenry County Board Endorsements

The Daily Herald has issued its recommendations for county board. Those endorsed have their names in boldfaced type. It targets the following issues: Rapid growth Transportation and Water supply It disqualifies two candidates, who would apparently otherwise be endorsed, incumbent … Continue reading

Daily Herald McHenry County Board Endorsements

The Daily Herald has issued its recommendations for county board. Those endorsed have their names in boldfaced type. It targets the following issues: Rapid growth Transportation and Water supply It disqualifies two candidates, who would apparently otherwise be endorsed, incumbent … Continue reading