Civic Federation Calculates Some Tax Burdens

The Civic Federation has issued a report entitled, “ESTIMATED EFFECTIVE PROPERTY TAX RATES 2007-2016: Selected Municipalities in Northeastern Illinois.” For McHenry County, it has calculated effective tax rates for four communities: Woodstock – 3.6% Harvard – 3.47% Algonquin – 3.09% … Continue reading

Electric Car Charging Stations Set Up in Downtown Algonquin

A press release from the Village of Algonquin: Downtown Renovation Brings Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Two new electric vehicle charge stations were recently installed and activated as a part of the infrastructure improvements included in the Old Town Algonquin reconstruction. … Continue reading

Sean Casten Provides 25-30 Minutes for Constituent Questions in Algonquin

From a Friend of McHenry County Blog after attending Congressman Sean Casten meeting in Algonquin: The purpose of the meeting was a round table discussion on the partial government shutdown. Jack Franks, McHenry County Board Chairman, was host and moderator. … Continue reading

Village of Algonquin Union Dues Situation

The Village of Algonquin has eighty-eight union employees. Their union and numbers of individuals follow: Metropolitan Alliance of Police, Chapter 78 – 38 members Metropolitan Alliance of Police Algonquin Civilians, Chapter 183 – 6 members International Union of Operating Engineers, … Continue reading

Switzer Craft Racer Bob Switzer Dies – Piloted Boat That Went 100 MPH on Fox River

Johnsburg resident Bob Switzer has died. Switzer was the racing half of the Switzer brothers’ boat building operation in Crystal Lake. Dave Switzer, now retired in Naples, Florida, was the building half of the team. When my family was on … Continue reading

Skillicorn Goes After Municipal League Conference Costs

A press release from State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: SKILLICORN CALLS ON ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL LEAGUE TO END ANNUAL CONFERENCE CRYSTAL LAKE, IL—It is time for the Illinois Municipal League to end its taxpayer funded annual conference. The Daily Herald reported that … Continue reading

24 Years for Armed Robbery of Algonquin Citgo Station

A press release from McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally: TIMOTHY E. WISNAUSKI SENTENCED TO 24 YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF ARMED ROBBERY Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that 38-year-old Timothy … Continue reading

Local Governments Spent $1 Million Fighting Flooding, Illinois Total Too Low for Federal Reimbursement

Local governmental expenditures submitted to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency from McHenry County totaled $1,080,640.62. According to the McHenry County Emergency Management Agency, “In the four counties proclaimed a disaster area by Governor Rauner, uninsured damages to public property and … Continue reading

Governor Rauner Views Sandbagging and Beginning of Flooding

Starting behind the Algonquin Public Works Building, Governor Bruce Rauner thanked volunteers filling sandbags, announced that Cook County was being added to the list of counties declared disaster areas and, then, moved to the street next to the Fox River. … Continue reading

Two Morotcyclists Identified Who Died at Algonquin Road On-Ramp to Route 31

A press release from McHenry County Coroner Anne Majewski identifying David Erickson of Crystal Lake and Tiffany Eisner of Lake in the Hills as being killed in a motorcycle accident going from Algonquin Road to the on-ramp of Route 31 on … Continue reading

Algonquin Trustee Results – Corrected

Here are the results of the Algonquin Village Board election with three to be elected. My addition was incorrect early this morning.  Below are the results: Laura Brehmer- 965 Jerry Glogowski – 877 Janis Jasper – 870 Bob Smith – … Continue reading

Jack Franks Breaks Transparency, Accountability Pledges at Town Hall Meetings

Woke up this morning reflecting on Jack Franks’ reported refusal to engage in public debate tonight at McHenry County College with his Republican opponent for the McHenry County Board Chairmanship with Mike Walkup.  (All the other county candidates for contested … Continue reading