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All in all, it was a very bad night for traffic. Route 62 was worse than that part of Algonquin Road east of Route 31, which is a county road. Maybe it was the beet juice mixed with the salt. … Continue reading
Category Archives: McHenry County Department of Transportation
A press release from the McHenry County Board: Illinois Route 31 @ Virginia Road/Klasen Road Widening and Reconstruction Improvement; Completion of the final Stage III has occurred and the roadway is ready to be open to traffic. [November 28, 2012 … Continue reading
This morning’s ribbon cutting for Rakow Road had a bit better weather than the snowy day when the road was inaugurated. The sides to the tent weren’t lowered today. No participation, but wind strong enough to lift the unweighted tent … Continue reading
My first public meeting was a hearing at the Algonquin Township Garage while I was still in college. For some reason, my father was interested in a Silver Lakes non-dedicated road hearing. At the time, Silver Lakes, near Cary, had … Continue reading
A press release from Democratic Party District 6 McHenry County Board candidate Scott Summers: McHenry County’s draft 2040 transportation plan — predicated on dysfunction? Yesterday (August 23, 2012), I attended an open house hosted by the McHenry County Department of … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Department of Transportation: McHenry County Division of Transportation 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan Open House WOODSTOCK, IL – The McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT) is working on the 2040 Long Range Transportation … Continue reading
If one believed in conspiracies in McHenry County, one might think the gouging of the grass along parts of Fleming Road was deliberate. There certainly could be motive for McDOT’s defacing the shoulders along the stretch of scenic rural highway. … Continue reading
I’ve been dropping the ball in keeping people update on what is happening regarding Fleming Road. After hearing the comments of County Board candidates who have personally dealt with the McHenry County Department of Transportation, I believe residents need more … Continue reading
If you didn’t get to the open house held by the McHenry County Department of Transportation Thursday night, here’s the main exhibit–the route from Route 47 to Harmony Road: The first American economist of note was Henry George. He advocated … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Board: McHenry County Receives Three National Association of Counties Achievement Awards WOODSTOCK, IL – McHenry County was recently recognized by the National Association of Counties (NACo) for implementing innovative county government programs to … Continue reading
The following came in an email from The Land Conservancy of McHenry County. From what little knowledge I have of Fleming Road, it is an extraordinary drive through the hills left by the retreating glacier. Residents of the area fear … Continue reading
The following press release has been issued by the Fleming Road Alliance: “Fleming Road Alliance Wants Context Sensitive Solution” The Fleming Road Alliance (FRA) wants to have a say in what happens to their road. FRA has developed a list … Continue reading
That’s the deadline the McHenry County Department of Transportation has set for commenting on what should be done to Fleming Road. The following is what the Fleming Road Alliance wants to share with readers: REMINDER: COMMENTS on FLEMING ROAD IMPROVEMENTS … Continue reading