People Hired by County Government during Fiscal Year 2018 – Part 4

A Friend of McHenry County Blog did some exploration of those on the McHenry County payroll from December 2017 through November 2018 and pulled out the new hires. There were 190. “Total compensation” includes not only salary, but also health benefits, … Continue reading

People Hired by County Government during Fiscal Year 2018 – Part 3

A Friend of McHenry County Blog did some exploration of those on the McHenry County payroll from December 2017 through November 2018 and pulled out the new hires. There were 190. “Total compensation” includes not only salary, but also health benefits, … Continue reading

People Hired by County Government during Fiscal Year 2018 – Part 2

A Friend of McHenry County Blog did some exploration of those on the McHenry County payroll from December 2017 through November 2018 and pulled out the new hires. There were 190. “Total compensation” includes not only salary, but also health benefits, … Continue reading

People Hired by County Government during Fiscal Year 2018 – Part 1

A Friend of McHenry County Blog did some exploration of those on the McHenry County payroll from December 2017 through November 2018 and pulled out the new hires. There were 190. “Total compensation” includes not only salary, but also health benefits, … Continue reading

Kenneally’s Recommendations to Algonquin Township Officials

In case you didn’t get to the bottom of McHenry County State’s Attorney’s report on his investigation of the Algonquin Township Road District under Road Commissioner Bob Miller, here they are: Recommendations to Algonquin Township 1. Establish a detailed policy … Continue reading

County Employees Pay 21% of Health Benefits Cost

This evening at five, the Human Services Committee will meet to consider employee health insurance costs, among other topics. This coming year, employees paid out of the General Fund will contribute $2,329,999 Taxpayers will pay the rest: $12,392,849 All those … Continue reading

Skala Proposes No Fringe Benefits for County Board Members

In the last Republican Primary election two candidates campaigning on not taking pension and health benefits. They were District 1 candidates Andrew Gasser and David Stieper.  Gasser won the primary and the election, while Stieper lost to incumbent Republican Robert … Continue reading

Serwatka Rejects Pension, Health, Life Insurance

The Northwest Herald ran a front page article Saturday announcing Lakewood Village Trustee Paul Serwatka’s candidacy for State Representative. Serwatka, East Dundee Village Trustee Allen Skillicorn, West Dundee Village Trustee Dan Wilbrandt and McHenry County Board member Carolyn Schofield are … Continue reading

Crystal Lake Loses Precedent-Setting FOIA Ruling on Hiding High Salaried Employees’ Names

This past spring I asked various municipalities to provide emailed lists of their employees who made over $75,000 in salary and fringe benefits. Many complied with the names and compensation information. The City of Crystal Lake sent the information, but … Continue reading

Salary and Fringe Benefits for McHenry County Officials Elected Next Year

Here’s what McHenry County Board members will have before them about salaries that they or their successors will earn starting after next fall’s elections: A resolution calls for “compensation beginning December 2012 and fringe benefit options are hereby approved for … Continue reading

The Jack Franks’ “Get Jack Schaffer” Campaign

Almost to the day, one year after Metra Executive Director Phil Pagano committed suicide by stepping in front of the last morning train from McHenry, Democratic Party State Rep. Jack Franks decided to send a letter to McHenry County Board … Continue reading

Larry Snow Keeps Up the Pressure to Recapture Unauthorized Fringe Benefits to Huntley School District Administrators

It’s pretty interesting how the comment section below Northwest Herald stories allow other stories to be updated. Huntley School Board member Larry Snow—still in a minority, but no longer in a 6-1 minority after April school board elections in which … Continue reading

Larry Snow Keeps Up the Pressure to Recapture Unauthorized Fringe Benefits to Huntley School District Administrators

It’s pretty interesting how the comment section below Northwest Herald stories allow other stories to be updated. Huntley School Board member Larry Snow—still in a minority, but no longer in a 6-1 minority after April school board elections in which … Continue reading