Bleacher Neighbors Delighted at Judge Michael Chmiel’s Decision in Favor of Home Rule

In a twenty-one page decision, McHenry County Circuit Judge Michael Chmiel ruled against Crystal Lake High School District 155 in the suits brought by neighbors on Amberwood Drive and the City of Crystal Lake. Reacting to the decision, delivered while State’s … Continue reading

Kane County Republican Central Committee Gets More Power

With the announcement by Kane County Regional Superintendent of Schools Doug Johnson’s retirement March 1st, the Kane County Republican Party has gotten some power. While the Kane County Board will appoint an interim Regional Superintendent of Education, the Central Committee … Continue reading

Regional Superintendent of Schools on Ballot in 2012

The Regional Superintendent of Schools elected on an unopposed ballot in 2010 resigned when the salary was cut. It will be to fill out the remaining two years of the term that started July 1st. About a dozen people applied … Continue reading

Part 2 – The Highest Paid State Employees in McHenry County

Yesterday, we showed you the twenty highest state employees living in McHenry County. Today we look at the next twenty and we get under the $100,000 level. The information originated in the Illinois State Comptroller’s Office and was put online … Continue reading