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
Category Archives: Huntley
Lakewood bond analyst offers the following take on Centegra’s desired affiliation with Northwestern Memorial Healthcare (joint press release here.) Centegra built a big new hospital in Huntley in order to stave off competition from Mercy Hospital. But building more beds … Continue reading
From the Huntley Police Department: We are investigating a suspicious incident that occurred on March 30, 2016, at approximately 3:22 p.m., in the area of Fenwick Ln. and Hadley Dr., in the Talamore Subdivision. Two 12 year old children were … 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
Found on Capitol Fax is the following legislative goal of the Illinois Municipal League: Expansion of Home Rule Eligibility Municipal leaders across the state support expanding home rule eligibility to include communities of 5,000 residents and above. The current Illinois … Continue reading
Anyone who has followed what Home Rule municipalities do locally know that what impacts people most is the higher taxes that are imposed. Now, Huntley and Woodstock are seeking to have the U.S. Census Bureau prove they have over 25,000 … Continue reading
The Huntley Area Tea Party has scheduled an event for local candidates on Wednesday, February 17th, at the Huntley Park District. Folks will be able to meet the candidates from 6-6:25. The event will run from 6:30-8:30 PM. Contestants for … Continue reading
From the Huntley Police Department: Suspicious Incident We are investigating a suspicious incident that occurred on Monday, January 25, 2016, at approximately 5:02 p.m., in the area of Potomac Drive and Nantucket Lane, in the Georgian Place subdivision. A white … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi: STATE’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE RECOVERS OVER $30,000 IN DRUG FORFEITURE TO BE USED FOR ABUSE TREATMENT AND EDUCATIONAL Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that in cooperation with the McHenry County … Continue reading
State Rep. Mike Tryon started the Huntley Fish Boil seven years ago. He brought the idea from Wisconsin, I would guess. When Tryon decided to retire, he handed the fundraiser off ally McHenry County Board Chairman Joe Gottemoller. Gottemoller was … Continue reading
Del Webb’s Sun City in Huntley held its annual 9/11 Memorial Friday night. The Prairie Voices performed a musical tribute. Taps played at sunset. On the program’s agenda were speakers, a candlelight vigil and group prayer for our country. The … Continue reading
Last week it was the Crystal Lake Police Department announcing that it had installed boxes where people could deposit unneeded prescription drugs. Now, Lake in the Hills and Huntley also offer that service. From Lake in the Hills: The Lake … Continue reading
A press release from Allen Skillicorn: Join Allen Skillicorn for a Panel Discussion and Q&A with Dan Proft and Patrick Hughes Tuesday, June 23 from 7:00 – 8:15 pm Location: The Willow Room at the Huntley Park District 12015 Mill … Continue reading
McHenry County Blog has received the photos of those arrested in the Huntley drug raid this week. You see them below: ARRESTED: Nicholas A. Domino (Male, 45) 3 counts- Unlawful Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Huntley, IL deliver >5,000 grams … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: One Million Dollar Bond Set for Significant Drug Dealer after Search Warrant in Huntley A Huntley man living a luxury lifestyle, along with his wife and three other persons, were charged Wednesday … 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
Saturday, I extracted the loses of McHenry County tax districts from the front page article in Sunday’s Chicago Tribune. As I was reminded by Pete Gonigam of The First Electric Newspaper, I missed Algonquin. His article from December 10, 2014, … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune is reporting (not posted on the internet yet) that dozens of local tax districts lost millions by putting spare money in a pooled investment fund. Locally, four municipalities and one fire protection district took financial hits. The … Continue reading
Newcomer to Village politics Tim Hoeft placed first in the contest for Village Trustee. Incumbents Harry Leonard and Niko Kanakaris took second and third place. Finishing out of the running was Darci Chanler. … Continue reading
A press release from the Huntley Police Department: Domestic Homicide Arrest Victim: Carol S. Hartgraves (63 years of age) 10505 Longfield Drive, Huntley, IL Defendant: Edward E. Hartgraves (64 years of age) 10505 Longfield Drive, Huntley, IL Charged with First … Continue reading