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

Valley Hi Bonds Paid Off, Discussion of Continuing to Tax Same Amount and Use for Operating Purposes

The McHenry County Nursing Home’s bonds to construct the new complex have been paid off. When the bonds for the Lakewood golf course were paid off (last year), the cut in property taxes was measurable this year. It seems that … Continue reading

Sheriff’s Web Site Massively Improved

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office and the County’s IT Department deserve a hefty “at-a-boy” for the web site update. Sheriff Keith Nygren and Undersheriff Andrew Zinke are featured on the masthead of the opening web page. For the first time, … Continue reading