The current McHenry County Ethics Commission has three members whose terms are expiring: Walter J. Packard, former McHenry County College President, who is now retired with a golden parachute Robert Blaizer, recently retired Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce Exec and … Continue reading
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Crystal Lake’s Mike Tryon introduced and passed House Resolution 363 to honor Bill Dwyer. It follows: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor Bill Dwyer of Crystal Lake for his many contributions to his … Continue reading
The Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce has put statements from all the Crystal Lake City Council candidates here: David Bradford Ralph Dawson Sal Di Benedetto David Goss Mike Shorten Carolyn Schofield Kay Stanish Jeff Thorsen They might help make up … Continue reading
My friend Pete Castillo and I decided to take in the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce’s Business Expo Saturday. Greeting folks was John Pletz of ServiceMaster by Peltz (815-455-John). He was standing there next to former Chamber Executive Director John … Continue reading
With a mere one week’s notice to the public, the Crystal Lake City Council voted 6-1 to raise the city’s sales tax from 1% to 1.75%–a 75% increase. Only Councilman Jeff Thorsen voted, “No.” Arguing that having a lower sales … Continue reading
With a mere one week’s notice to the public, the Crystal Lake City Council voted 6-1 to raise the city’s sales tax from 1% to 1.75%–a 75% increase. Only Councilman Jeff Thorsen voted, “No.” Arguing that having a lower sales … Continue reading
To say I was surprised that the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce would roll over and play dead when Mayor Aaron Shepley announced that a 75% sales tax hike would be imposed one week–that’s just S-E-V-E-N days–from last Tuesday is … Continue reading
To say I was surprised that the Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce would roll over and play dead when Mayor Aaron Shepley announced that a 75% sales tax hike would be imposed one week–that’s just S-E-V-E-N days–from last Tuesday is … Continue reading
Before the Crystal Lake Park Board meeting got to the official business on its agenda, newly named Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce President Gary Reece presented the Crystal Lake Park District with its “Pride in Crystal Lake Award.” Reece particularly … Continue reading
Before the Crystal Lake Park Board meeting got to the official business on its agenda, newly named Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce President Gary Reece presented the Crystal Lake Park District with its “Pride in Crystal Lake Award.” Reece particularly … Continue reading