County Historical Preservation Commission Accuses Franks of “Cowardice” for Kissing Up to Chinese Motorola Buyer

The following comes from McHenry County Historical Preservation Commission Chairman Jim McConnell in a comment under the story: McHenry County Historical Commission Chairman Justifies Coventry House Support by McHenry County Board “County Board Chairman Jack Franks wrote a letter yesterday … Continue reading

Open Slots in County Government

from the McHenry County Board: County Board Appointments Current Open Appointments: McHenry County Agricultural Conservation Easement and Farmland Protection Commission McHenry County Senior Services Grant Commission (5 open positions) McHenry County Housing Authority Board (2 open positions) McHenry County Historic … Continue reading

NW McHenry County Historic Building Survey Completed

A press release from McHenry County: McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission Rural Survey Results WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS — The McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission, with the consulting staff of the Public Service Archaeology & Architecture Program of the University of Illinois (UIUC) have … Continue reading

Historic Building Survey Coming to Low Population Townships

A press release from the McHenry County Historical Preservation Commission: WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS — On behalf of the McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission, staff of the Public Service Archaeology & Architecture Program of the University of Illinois (UIUC) will be conducting … Continue reading

Tryon Grove Road Being Designated Scenic Road

A letter from Steven Greeley, Chairman of the McHenry County Preservation Commission to Tryon Grove Road residents: Congratulations! Tryon Grove Road has been designated a McHenry County “Scenic Road.” The Historic Preservation Commission and the County Board would like to … Continue reading

Historic Preservation Commission Searching for Members

Here’s the press release announcing it: The McHenry County Board is accepting applications from individuals interested in appointment to the McHENRY COUNTY HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION. Three positions are available for appointments, each for a five-year term. Attorneys, architects, engineers, real … Continue reading

McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission Announces Photo Winners

A press release from the McHenry County Historical Commission: McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission Photo Contest Winners WOODSTOCK, IL – As part of “Look at Local History Month” the McHenry County Historic Preservation Commission ran a photo contest which solicited … Continue reading