It will probably come as no surprise to most that McHenry County taxpayers have more money extracted from their checking accounts than is returned. But here comes news from county government that we got some back. When one adds up … Continue reading
Category Archives: Blizzard
Just asking. Could the profit motive supply the answer? A private business had a problem with vents being clogged on its roof, which shut down the heating system. It was fixed on Wednesday and business continued. Property taxes come in … Continue reading
Eric Zorn points out that February 2, 2010, was election day. Can you imagine how few people would think voting today would not make their priority list? But it would be an ideal day for the Democratic Party Establishment types … Continue reading
Morning came and the snow was high. And, there was a beeping noise in the Skinner household. It was in the basement next to the furnace. The carbon monoxide detector. The furnace was off, but why? Expert in all sorts … Continue reading
NASA’s commentary on the storm is here. … Continue reading
Here’s the announcement: “All County of McHenry buildings open to the public will be closed on Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Travel Safely. “With heavy snow, high winds and blizzard conditions anticipated for the next 24 hours, McHenry County facilities … Continue reading
It’s that time of year in the rural parts of Crystal Lake. Leaf burning time. This smoke was blowing across the Crystal Lake-McHenry Blacktop from the first lot in Covered Bridge Trails. It was thick and would soon be thicker, … Continue reading
It’s that time of year in the rural parts of Crystal Lake. Leaf burning time. This smoke was blowing across the Crystal Lake-McHenry Blacktop from the first lot in Covered Bridge Trails. It was thick and would soon be thicker, … Continue reading