Got a letter from my Lakewood Village President today. For the first time I can remember, she signed it “Mary Erin Smith.” Very formal. Before the signature line I remember was “Erin.” (See 12-30-15 letter below, for example.) The topic … Continue reading
Category Archives: Condo
The Turnberry Property Owners Association Board, meeting at RedTail Golf Club, was packed with people from the over 300 homes in the Lakewood subdivision. They were there to hear Lakewood Village Board President Erin Smith and Trustee Gene Furey tell … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: OWNER OF BANKRUPT HOME BUILDING COMPANY INDICTED ON FEDERAL BANK FRAUD CHARGES RELATED TO COLLAPSE OF ALGONQUIN PROJECT CHICAGO — The former owner of an area home building company that went bankrupt … Continue reading
There were more fire engines roaring past our home on Lake Avenue in Lakewood today than I ever remember before. On the way to pick up my son from school I passed one going back to its home in Lake … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: SEVEN DEFENDANTS INDICTED IN ALLEGED $8.8 MILLION MORTGAGE FRAUD SCHEME INVOLVING 35 CONDOMINIUM LOANS IN CHICAGO CHICAGO — Seven defendants, including a Streamwood man who co-owned a Chicago condominium building and two … Continue reading
Thanks to Ned Neumann, we have the following additional information about what is happening concerning the property taxpayer-subsidized Riverwalk condo complex in McHenry: City of McHenry staff and the mayor are recommending to the city council on Monday evening at … Continue reading
Word from a Friend of McHenry County Blog who attended the McHenry City Council meeting Tuesday night says that the proposed revised agreement with developer Roy Blavvise was not approved. “Mayor Low didn’t have four votes, which she needed with … Continue reading
A comment showed up from long-time public official (McHenry High School Board) Ned Neumann that covers a topic I’ve been interested in but haven’t gotten around to writing about. Municipalities along the Fox River have gotten in big financial trouble … Continue reading