Carolyn Schofield Gets Watershed Ordinance Recognition Resolution on City Council Agenda

At election night’s Crystal Lake City Council meeting, City Councilwoman Carolyn Schofield, elected last year, took the lead in getting a resolution on the agenda at tomorrow night’s meeting asking for recognition of the city’s Watershed Ordinance by county government. … Continue reading

Dueling Over Crystal Lake (the Lake), Who’s Done more–Ken Koehler or Donna Kurtz?

Today District 2 candidate Ken Koehler, McHenry County Board Chairman, sent out a postcard, complete with a real stamp, bragging about “being a reasonable voice for you on the McHenry County Board…Over the last nine years.” The headline over a … Continue reading

Lakewood Village President Erin Smith Endorses Ken Koehler for County Board

When I saw the envelope with Lakewood Village President Erin Smith’s name and office on it and no return address, I was surprised. Still, I live in Lakewood, I figured she might be writing the community about the SportsPlex about … Continue reading

Crystal Lake Council Tells Metra OK for Ridgefield Station…IF

And the “IF” was in capital letters. Metra Executive Director Phil Pagano returned to his home town city council for a second time seeking permission to proceed with plans seeking approval for a new commuter train station in Ridgefield next … Continue reading

Metra Scheduled to Approve Former Flowerwood Land for Station in Ridgefield This Morning

After having been public in a Northwest Herald story on August 5th–a mere nine days ago–Metra’s board is scheduled to purchase 17 acres in Ridgefield for $1.5 million from a trust half-owned by McHenry County Board Chairman Ken Koehler today. … Continue reading

Ridgefield Businessman Takes on McHenry County Board Chairman Ken Koehler over Proposed Metra Station

I’ve posted about the proposed Ridgefield Metra station before in Alexander Lumber’s Move to Ridgefield, Proposed Metra Station Implications and Musings on the Proposed Ridgefield Metra Station I noticed an ad in the Northwest Herald on Tuesday. It appeared to … Continue reading

Northwest Herald Reveals Baseball Stadium Near MCC Still in Play

Long-time columnist for the Northwest Herald and predecessor papers Don Peasley revealed a bit over a week ago that “The fair board is a participant in developing a multi-purpose events facility in cooperation with a proposed minor league baseball stadium … Continue reading

Northwest Herald Reveals Baseball Stadium Near MCC Still in Play

Long-time columnist for the Northwest Herald and predecessor papers Don Peasley revealed a bit over a week ago that “The fair board is a participant in developing a multi-purpose events facility in cooperation with a proposed minor league baseball stadium … Continue reading

Crystal Lake City Council Approves Watershed Manual and Stormwater Management Ordinance

By a 5-1 one, with Jeff Thorsen voting “No” and Ralph Dawson absent, the Crystal Lake City Council approved a modified Watershed Manual and Stormwater Management Ordinance Tuesday night. Many changes suggested by the public, technical advisory committee members and … Continue reading

Crystal Lake City Council Approves Watershed Manual and Stormwater Management Ordinance

By a 5-1 one, with Jeff Thorsen voting “No” and Ralph Dawson absent, the Crystal Lake City Council approved a modified Watershed Manual and Stormwater Management Ordinance Tuesday night. Many changes suggested by the public, technical advisory committee members and … Continue reading

Opponents of MCC Baseball Stadium Zoning, Watershed Protectors Meeting Tonight at Richard Walker’s Restaurant

Just a reminder: Today, Wednesday, October 10 at 7:00 pm at Richard Walker’s Restaurant in Crystal Lake, 5680 Northwest Highway (in front of Sam’s Club). Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend. I have a men’s ministries meeting at … Continue reading

Opponents of MCC Baseball Stadium Zoning, Watershed Protectors Meeting Tonight at Richard Walker’s Restaurant

Just a reminder: Today, Wednesday, October 10 at 7:00 pm at Richard Walker’s Restaurant in Crystal Lake, 5680 Northwest Highway (in front of Sam’s Club). Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend. I have a men’s ministries meeting at … Continue reading