Crain’s Poll Shows People Oppose Tax Subsidies for Sports Stadiums

As the McHenry County College Board and a majority of the Crystal Lake City Council learned, most people don’t think their tax dollars should be used to prop up those wanting to build sports stadiums. Now, Crain’s Chicago Business has … Continue reading

Turnberry Country Club Solicits Members

No initiation fees. That’s what the post card I got today at my non-Turnberry Lakewood home said. Just spend $355 a a month, if you join on your own, or $580 a month for the whole family.  Tennis courts included, … Continue reading

County Thought It Had Paid Off $8.3 Million (Plus Interest) to Build Administrative Center, But Overlooked Last $417,000 Payment

A $417,000 “oops” will be considered by the McHenry County Board on February 15th. The McHenry County Board constructed its new administrative building across the road from the jail, borrowing over $8 million without voter approval. The finance folks thought … Continue reading

Elgin Community College Bond Referendum Narrowly Passing

With the Elgin Courier-News promoting the referendum with this front page endorsement Sunday, it is a wonder that the $178 million bond referendum isn’t passing by more. But there is that pesky recession, isn’t there? It must be hitting harder … Continue reading

Cary Grade School $17 Million Referendum Support Materials

Here’s what the school administrators gave the District 26 school board members before they voted 4-3 to ask for $17 million in Working Cash bonds. Remember this contains no outside analysis. I made my general comments on my dislike of … Continue reading

Citizen Questioning Harvard School Board about Renting Harvard Junior High School to Mexican Consulate Discovers Tax Referendum Planned

Following up on the renting the Harvard Junior High School to the Mexican Consulate for four days a week ago, Ev and Diane Evertsen went to the Harvard School Board meeting Wednesday night. Ev Eversen provides this introduction: “Last night … Continue reading

Citizen Questioning Harvard School Board about Renting Harvard Junior High School to Mexican Consulate Discovers Tax Referendum Planned

Following up on the renting the Harvard Junior High School to the Mexican Consulate for four days a week ago, Ev and Diane Evertsen went to the Harvard School Board meeting Wednesday night. Ev Eversen provides this introduction: “Last night … Continue reading