July 1st came and went and McHenry County Blog didn’t mention that Mayor Aaron Shepley’s and his city council’s 75% city sales tax hike was one year old. I can blame being at Mesa Verde and more worried that Illinois … Continue reading
Category Archives: RTA Sales Tax
The answer is simple, but the politics is difficult. It is pretty obvious that real estate value is greatly affected by closeness to mass transportation, especially that which runs on rails. It is equally obvious that downtown business interests have … Continue reading
Freshman State Senator Dan Duffy, a businessman from Lake Barrington in Lake County, was touted for governor in Chicago Sun-Times columnist Steven Huntley’s column yesterday. In an piece entitled, “GOP looks to unusual suspectsfor gov race,” Duffy’s name pops up … Continue reading
Traffic congestion will only get worse in McHenry County regardless of what local and state governments do. There is no way that lane growth can keep up with population growth in a county where developers are primary sources of political … Continue reading
Traffic congestion will only get worse in McHenry County regardless of what local and state governments do. There is no way that lane growth can keep up with population growth in a county where developers are primary sources of political … Continue reading
A dramatic declaration of independence was issued by Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna in Decatur on Saturday at the GOP state convention. McKenna tongue lashed both former Governor Jim Thompson and either DuPage County Board Chairman Robert Schillerstrom or … Continue reading
A dramatic declaration of independence was issued by Illinois Republican Party Chairman Andy McKenna in Decatur on Saturday at the GOP state convention. McKenna tongue lashed both former Governor Jim Thompson and either DuPage County Board Chairman Robert Schillerstrom or … Continue reading
That’s what McHenry County Blog predicted on August 30, 2007. Now, the Algonquin Countryside’s Pete Gonigan has gotten confirmation from McHenry County officials that they are working with that number, too. McHenry County Board member Marc Munaretto (R-Algonquin) offered this … Continue reading
That’s what McHenry County Blog predicted on August 30, 2007. Now, the Algonquin Countryside’s Pete Gonigan has gotten confirmation from McHenry County officials that they are working with that number, too. McHenry County Board member Marc Munaretto (R-Algonquin) offered this … Continue reading
Hi, Guys- Got an idea this morning that might be worth some consideration. Even though I thought your imposition of the quarter of one percent sales tax on me and other collar county residents was a really bad idea, maybe … Continue reading
Hi, Guys- Got an idea this morning that might be worth some consideration. Even though I thought your imposition of the quarter of one percent sales tax on me and other collar county residents was a really bad idea, maybe … Continue reading
The week before last, the Kane County Board decided how to spend the RTA sales tax dollars that no collar county board member has to take any heat for. 82% will go to transportation, 15% to public safety and 3% … Continue reading
The week before last, the Kane County Board decided how to spend the RTA sales tax dollars that no collar county board member has to take any heat for. 82% will go to transportation, 15% to public safety and 3% … Continue reading
Over a month ago I went to the Crystal Lake City Hall to file a Freedom of Information request. I decided to apply for my free train (not likely, I’ll ever take a Pace bus) ride card at the same … Continue reading
Over a month ago I went to the Crystal Lake City Hall to file a Freedom of Information request. I decided to apply for my free train (not likely, I’ll ever take a Pace bus) ride card at the same … Continue reading
“You’re way off,” Cat Dad said. “Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley is trying to fool you into thinking his 75% sales tax increased is smaller than it really is. “Have you heard people complaining about the RTA sales tax that … Continue reading
“You’re way off,” Cat Dad said. “Crystal Lake Mayor Aaron Shepley is trying to fool you into thinking his 75% sales tax increased is smaller than it really is. “Have you heard people complaining about the RTA sales tax that … Continue reading
So, McHenry County Democratic Party Coroner candidate Dave Bachmann sends me a picture of a new car with the following message: “Thanks to Keely the cat… “I took her advice today… “brought home a new toy before the tax rate … Continue reading
So, McHenry County Democratic Party Coroner candidate Dave Bachmann sends me a picture of a new car with the following message: “Thanks to Keely the cat… “I took her advice today… “brought home a new toy before the tax rate … Continue reading
Having failed to stop the half of one percent RTA sales tax hike scheduled to take effect today, State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Marengo) introduced House Bill 4717 to require collar county boards to put their careers on the line by … Continue reading