Former Wonder Lake Water Company Owner Tom Mathews sent the following letter to the Illinois EPA: Heidi Allen Pre-Construction Unit Manager Infrastructure Financial Assistance Section Bureau of Water Reference: Serious Objection & Response to IEPA Loan Project # L175447 Dear … Continue reading
Category Archives: Water
From State Rep. Steve Reick: ICC to Host Local Hearing on Proposed Utilities, Inc. Rate Hike The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is hosting a public hearing on Monday, May 7 to gather public input about a water rate hike proposed by Utilities, … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Allen Skillicorn: HOPE RESTORED IN LAKE IN THE HILLS It is a rare thing for government, once it has set a direction, to truly listen to and act on behalf of the people, therefore … Continue reading
Thomas Matthew, better known as TP Matthews, has been in the business of operating private water companies for decades. One of those companies served my Manor Road State Representative office. With the unincorporated Lake in the Hills subdivision being threatened … Continue reading
The following resolution was passed by the Algonquin Township Board on Tuesday night: Resolution in Support of Township Residents Living in Unincorporated Area Connected to the Lake in the Hills Water System WHEREAS, Algonquin Township (“Township”) exists and serves as a … Continue reading
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A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Governor Rauner Signs Lead Testing Bill Bipartisan legislation to protect Illinois children, remove lead contamination from schools, daycare drinking water CHICAGO – Governor Bruce Rauner joined by Reverend Jesse Jackson, State Sen. Steans … Continue reading
Just short of 16 years ago, I left office as State Representative. Yet, folks still bring me casework. The latest was about standing water found on Route 14 at Rockland Road. Sure to turn into ice once it gets cold … Continue reading
With water being the biggest problem on McHenry County’s horizon, the County Board seems on the way to hiring a Water Resources Specialist. The proposal passed without opposition in the Human Resources Committee on June 2nd. Yvonne Barnes looked a … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. David McSweeney: House Approves Rep. David McSweeney’s Measure Calling for the IEPA to Investigate Lead Levels in Illinois Drinking Water Springfield, IL…The Illinois House of Representatives yesterday approved a measure State Representative David McSweeney … Continue reading
A press release from Govenror Bruce Rauner: Governor Rauner Announces $4 Million Investment for Lead Service Line Replacement in City of Galesburg Illinois Prioritizing State Revolving Fund to Address Lead Issues SPRINGFIELD – Governor Bruce Rauner today announced a $4 … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. David McSweeney: Rep. David McSweeney Calls for IEPA to Investigate Lead Levels in Illinois Drinking Water “We are learning through media reports that some water systems could have lead levels exceeding federal standards,” McSweeney … Continue reading
From the Lake in the Hills Police Department: LAKE IN THE HILLS EAST SIDE OF TOWN/EAST OF CRYSTAL LAKE RD. SERVICE RESTORED. BOIL ALL DRINKING/COOKING WATER PRIOR TO USE FOR 24 HOURS PLEASE FOLLOW BOIL ORDER INSTRUCTIONS. BOIL ALL DRINKING/COOKING … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Environmental Defenders: Environmental Defenders Seeks New Volunteers Woodstock, IL – The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County is in need of more volunteers to help out with two of their committees and with monthly … Continue reading
For the past couple of election cycles, the Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water has asked McHenry County Board candidates to complete questionnaires. Here are the questions for this year: ALAW Primary Election Survey, 2016 February 12, 2016 1. BACKGROUND … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: FORMER DOLTON CERTIFIED WATER OPERATOR CHARGED WITH FALSIFYING DRINKING WATER SAMPLING DATA CHICAGO — A former Dolton certified water operator was indicted yesterday on charges that, for several years, he routinely falsified paperwork … Continue reading
July 25th a request from the Planning and Zoning Department to hire a new employee to handle water resources at a cost of about $73,000 was rejected by the Planning and Development Committee. Prior to that, the Natural and Environmental … Continue reading
Illinois Water Survey scientist Scott Meyer brought good news to members of the McHenry County Defenders at its Loyola Conference Center annual meeting Sunday. Between 1994 and 2011 water levels in McHenry County wells rose about two feet. He did … Continue reading
A friend of McHenry County Blog has been researching various aspects of the Oakwood Hills power plant. This is the first of several analyses that will be published. = = = = = In reference to potential waste water usage, … Continue reading