Huntley Teachers Yanked Huntley Board of Education’s Chain Last Night – Hard

Rather than ask for less and narrow the differences, the Huntley Educational Association (HEA) literally asked for more–in writing–last night. That’s the word on the street and I doubt the HEA will formally deny it. Indeed, as the teachers’ union … Continue reading

Huntley Teachers Yanked Huntley Board of Education’s Chain Last Night – Hard

Rather than ask for less and narrow the differences, the Huntley Educational Association (HEA) literally asked for more–in writing–last night. That’s the word on the street and I doubt the HEA will formally deny it. Indeed, as the teachers’ union … Continue reading

McHenry County School Operating Fund Balances

Look at these statistics that Huntley School District 158 web site (click to enlarge): So, the Huntley school district had about 25% of their annual budget in the bank at the end of its fiscal year. (The higher figure includes … Continue reading

McHenry County School Operating Fund Balances

Look at these statistics that Huntley School District 158 web site (click to enlarge): So, the Huntley school district had about 25% of their annual budget in the bank at the end of its fiscal year. (The higher figure includes … Continue reading

Crystal Lake School Districts File Report in Opposition to Vulcan Lakes/Route 14 Tax Increment Financing Project

When the Crystal Lake High and Grade School districts voted to reject the Vulcan Lakes/Route 14 Tax Increment Financing District proposed by the Crystal Lake City Council, they decided to file a report explaining why. Attacked in the city council’s … Continue reading

District 47 Estimates $9 Million Tax Shift If All Three Crystal Lake TIFs Approved

Over one hour and twenty minutes after the Crystal Lake City Council meeting began, Grade School District 47 Superintendent Ron Miller was the first one to get a chance to offer the first public comments in the Vulcan Lakes/Route 14 … Continue reading

When Is a Crystal Lake TIF Tax Shift Not a Tax Hike?

When Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley says so. Or, at least, that is what he would have the audience and fellow council members believe if his performance at Tuesday night’s city council is any indication. Apparently, he was smarting from … Continue reading

Vulcan Lakes/Route 14 TIF Project to Require 3/5 Majority Vote on Crystal Lake City Council

A mid-day Friday city hall meeting of the tax districts affected by the two Tax Increment Financing districts proposed by the City of Crystal Lake resulting in requiring one of the proposals to receive a 3/5 majority. District representatives voted … Continue reading