A Friend of McHenry County Blog tallied the following pension information for firefighters from the Illinois State Comptroller’s web site: In 2007 there were 3,753 retired firefighters and 9,039 active firefighters. In 2016 there were 5,069 retired firefighters and 9,160 … Continue reading
Category Archives: Crystal Lake Fire Department
A press release from the McHenry County Coroner’s Office: McHenry County Coroner, Dr. Anne Majewski, announced today that her office is investigating the death of a Crystal Lake man who died yesterday after a fire broke out in his home. … Continue reading
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A press release from the Crystal Lake Fire Department: 2018 Open House The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department will be hosting their annual Open House on Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Fire Station #1, … Continue reading
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A press release about a house fire at 959 Wedgewood Drive from the Crystal Lake Fire Department: This is where the home is located: … Continue reading
Mid-afternoon one could have been excused if one thought Police and Fire National Nights Out events throughout McHenry County would be cancelled. The sky cleared up, however, allowing the Village of Lakewood and other municipalities to hold their community relations … Continue reading
For the first time in my memory the Lakewood Police Department is holding a National Night Out Tuesday from 5:30 to 8:30 at Redtail Golf Course, according to Chief Mike Roth. “There will be food, music, and fund for the … Continue reading
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What used to be called Merlin Muffler burned early Saturday night. Located on Route 14 between Country Donuts and the Open Pantry, flames were not brought under control until a snorkel was brought in by the Crystal Lake Fire Department. Backup … Continue reading
A press release from the Crystal Lake Fire Department about the rescue of two men who fell through the ice on Crystal Lake: Talking to a CL Fireman Salvation Army bell ringer at Jewel this morning, I was told a … Continue reading
A press release from the Crystal Lake Fire Department: Structure Fire – 210 Elmhurst, Crystal Lake, IL On October 29, 2016 at approximately 8:11 AM, the Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded to the report of a structure fire on the … Continue reading
The Crystal Lake Rural Fire Protection District has a “black box” ad in the Northwest Herald today. When a tax districts asks for more than 5% more than it received the year before, this newspaper revenue enhancer must be published. … Continue reading
Commenter Mark does a lot of research, which he shares under various stories. Today, inspired by Mayor Aaron Shepley’s endorsement of Democrat Jack Franks, he looks at Crystal Lake city finances. Does endorsing Franks mean the Crystal Lake City Council … Continue reading
Here’s what Fire Protection Districts have been taxing for the last two years: Fire Protection District INCR / DECR INCR / DECR 2015 – 2014 2014 – 2013 IN TOTAL TAX IN TOTAL TAX BARRINGTON COUNTRY ($24,849.10) $55,835.84 RICHMOND ($3,813.48) … Continue reading
It’s less than three weeks after the Primary Election. I went to the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo searching things political and governmental. In its usual space right to the right after the entrance at South High School … Continue reading
Here is the winter quarterly letter Lakewood Village President sent her constituents: From the President Dear Neighbors: On behalf of the Board of Trustees, we want to extend our very best wishes for a joyous holiday season to each of … Continue reading
A press release from the Crystal Lake Fire Department: Open House The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department will be hosting their annual Open House on Saturday, October 10, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 100 W. Woodstock Street (Municipal … Continue reading
Crystal Lake South High School staff and students served breakfast to police, fire and rescue squads on September 11th/ It was to honor and recognize the Crystal Lake and Lake in the Hills Police, Fire and Rescue Squads for their service … Continue reading