Soar to Higher Heights Foundation Doesn’t Show Cary Grade School District 26 Any Money

Would you irreversibly agree to spend over 4 million dollars and in return people might show you they have $4 million that could pay for such spending? I believe this is what is called a “Fool’s Proposal.” You give and … Continue reading

Attorney General’s Office “Reaching Out” to Soar to Higher Heights Foundation Officially Formed

The Soar to Higher Heights Foundation is being contacted by the Charitable Trusts Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, according to press officer Robyn Ziegler. McHenry County Blog checked last week as to whether the foundation had registered with … Continue reading

Cary Grade School Tax Hike Proponent Out

The Cary District 26 School Board drama started with the authorization of a $17 million Working Cash Fund referendum. I am no fan of Working Cash Funds. They are mechanisms whereby school districts borrow money for current operations and, after … Continue reading

Cary School Board Goes for $17 Million ; 5 of 7 Seats Up for Grabs

It’s too early for the Olympics, but it’s never too early to try to pry more money out of taxpayers’ pockets. At its meeting Tuesday, the Cary District 26 Grade School Board voted 4-3 to seek referendum approval to issue … Continue reading

Cary School Board Goes for $17 Million ; 5 of 7 Seats Up for Grabs

It’s too early for the Olympics, but it’s never too early to try to pry more money out of taxpayers’ pockets. At its meeting Tuesday, the Cary District 26 Grade School Board voted 4-3 to seek referendum approval to issue … Continue reading