Here are the signs behind the Mike Madigan scarecrow in Bull Valley seen yesterday: The last time I saw manure used in a political statement it was in Crystal Lake’s Christmas Parade on Thanksgiving Week in 1972. Algonquin Township had … Continue reading
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This turkey or one looking quite similar perched on the railing of Martin Johnson Tax & Financial Services, Inc. Here is the photo from the porch of a Woodland Drive resident: Maybe there is more than one. I saw a … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney: DAVID A. SOSKIN SENTENCED TO TEN YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR THE OFFENSE OF POSSESSION OF MORE THAN 5,000 GRAMS OF CANNABIS WITH INTENT TO DELIVER Patrick D. … Continue reading
Accessory Apartments Part of Affordable Housing Plan McHenry County Blog was forwarded a letter from Bull Valley Village Clerk Phyllis Keinz in response to a FOIA request, an excerpt from the letter: “an email that went out to residents to … Continue reading
Big doings a week from now in Bull Valley. The Village of Bull Valley invites you to its Third Annual Oktoberfest, and celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the formation of the Village! SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2017, 12:00 NOON TO … Continue reading
According to Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel at the Illinois State Water Survey, McHenry County’s Bull Valley got more snow than any other part of the state: 24.3 inches More state climate news can be found here in an article published … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune released results of a study of traffic ticket data that shows whether police departments discriminate in favor of their own residents. In the towns studied in McHenry County Crystal Lake and Harvard stood out as being even-handed. … Continue reading
Below is what cities and villages in McHenry County did to property taxpayers last year and what can be expected this year: City or village INCR / DECR INCR / DECR 2015 – 2014 2014 – 2013 IN TOTAL TAX … Continue reading
The only way to compare property tax burdens is to divide one’s property tax bill by the value of one’s home. That’s what the Chicago Tribune did in November of 2015. The effective tax rates found for McHenry County towns … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: FORMER BULL VALLEY MAN SENTENCED TO 9 MONTHS IN FEDERAL PRISON FOR CONCEALMENT OF ASSETS FROM A BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEE ROCKFORD — A former Bull Valley, Ill. man was sentenced today in federal … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County Coroner Anne Majewski about the death of Woodstock’s Fausto Alcocer. The autopsy indicates he was hit while he was outside his vehicle, which was struck by another vehicle. … Continue reading
Folks know when they drive through Bull Valley that they should not exceed the speed limit. But how many know that Route 12 south of Wonder Lake is Bull Valley territory? Here’s evidence that one should not speed on Route … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: FORMER BULL VALLEY MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO CONCEALMENT OF ASSETS FROM A BANKRUPTCY TRUSTEE ROCKFORD — A former Bull Valley, Ill. man pleaded guilty today before U.S. District Judge Frederick J. Kapala … Continue reading
Yesterday, we took a look at what school districts requested to be collected last year and this year. Today we’ll look at municipalities. A number of McHenry County municipalities overlap into adjacent counties. If you see “McH only,” that is … Continue reading
The McHenry County Council of Governments (McCOG) has calculated how much money each village and city in the county would lose in state subsides should Governor Bruce Rauner’s budget recommendations be enacted. The Govenror suggests cutting the subsidy in half. … Continue reading
I’ve finally pinned down all who are running for municipal office in cities and villages having all or part of their boundaries within McHenry County. The names have been listed in ballot order. That makes little difference unless there are … Continue reading
A press release from the Village of Bull Valley: Commander James Page Graduates from Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety The Bull Valley Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Commander James Page from the School of Police … Continue reading