Heavy Crystal Lake Storm Damage West, South and North of Downtown

As we were about to leave for Knox Pool for McHenry Marlin Swim Team practice, our electricity went out. No problem shortly before 1 AM when the tornado warning siren blared, but no lights at 7:30 AM with very little … Continue reading

Heavy Crystal Lake Storm Damage West, South and North of Downtown

As we were about to leave for Knox Pool for McHenry Marlin Swim Team practice, our electricity went out. No problem shortly before 1 AM when the tornado warning siren blared, but no lights at 7:30 AM with very little … Continue reading

One of Most Dangerous Corners in Crystal Lake Gets Blinking Red Light over Stop Signatures

If you have ever tried to pull out on Route 176 from Briarwood across from Sunset Park in Crystal Lake, you know how dangerous the intersection is. The last time I drove to Woodstock the back way—the way I’ll get … Continue reading

One of Most Dangerous Corners in Crystal Lake Gets Blinking Red Light over Stop Signatures

If you have ever tried to pull out on Route 176 from Briarwood across from Sunset Park in Crystal Lake, you know how dangerous the intersection is. The last time I drove to Woodstock the back way—the way I’ll get … Continue reading

Blagojevich Delay in Installing RR Gates on Route 176 Brings Wake-up Horns

Almost everywhere else in the country, train horns blare before the crossroads. It doesn’t matter if there are gates or not. Just take a listen the next time you are in Springfield or other parts of the country. During the … Continue reading

Blagojevich Delay in Installing RR Gates on Route 176 Brings Wake-up Horns

Almost everywhere else in the country, train horns blare before the crossroads. It doesn’t matter if there are gates or not. Just take a listen the next time you are in Springfield or other parts of the country. During the … Continue reading

McHenry County Board Agrees with Zoning Opponents

Successful citizen uprisings have a long history in McHenry County. Tuesday, two more groups won big victories for their neighborhoods. Nunda Neighbors, who first fought off a truck depot, now have won a 17-6 zoning victory against those developers who … Continue reading

McHenry County Board Agrees with Zoning Opponents

Successful citizen uprisings have a long history in McHenry County. Tuesday, two more groups won big victories for their neighborhoods. Nunda Neighbors, who first fought off a truck depot, now have won a 17-6 zoning victory against those developers who … Continue reading