People Hired by County Government during Fiscal Year 2018 – Part 4

A Friend of McHenry County Blog did some exploration of those on the McHenry County payroll from December 2017 through November 2018 and pulled out the new hires. There were 190. “Total compensation” includes not only salary, but also health benefits, … Continue reading

People Hired by County Government during Fiscal Year 2018 – Part 3

A Friend of McHenry County Blog did some exploration of those on the McHenry County payroll from December 2017 through November 2018 and pulled out the new hires. There were 190. “Total compensation” includes not only salary, but also health benefits, … Continue reading

People Hired by County Government during Fiscal Year 2018 – Part 2

A Friend of McHenry County Blog did some exploration of those on the McHenry County payroll from December 2017 through November 2018 and pulled out the new hires. There were 190. “Total compensation” includes not only salary, but also health benefits, … Continue reading

People Hired by County Government during Fiscal Year 2018 – Part 1

A Friend of McHenry County Blog did some exploration of those on the McHenry County payroll from December 2017 through November 2018 and pulled out the new hires. There were 190. “Total compensation” includes not only salary, but also health benefits, … Continue reading

Comparing Illinois Government Workers with Those of Other States

A Friend of McHenry County Blog found this 2017 U.S. Census information comparing state and local government employment numbers in Illinois with those in other states: Category Illinois Rank FTE per Capita Illinois Rank Pay per capita Total States this category … Continue reading

Attorney Jim Kelly’s Advice to Algonquin Township Board Questioned

Reprinted with permission from Illinois Leaks: Algonquin Township – Did attorney provide misinformation on bogus Resolution? BY KIRK ALLEN ON AUGUST 9, 2018 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT ) McHenry Co. (ECWd) – Once again the Algonquin Township Supervisor Chuck Lutzow and his clown act have … Continue reading

Who Has the Power to Hire Township Employees?

Reprinted with permission from Illinois Leaks: Algonquin Township – What next from under the Circus tent? BY KIRK ALLEN ON AUGUST 8, 2018 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT ) McHenry Co. (ECWd) –Just about the time you think you have seen it all, up jumps another … Continue reading

Comparing the Number of Employees of McHenry County Townships

The Illinois State Comptroller has a data base contacting information about tax districts throughout Illinois. Looking at 2017 data from those for the seventeen townships in McHenry County, one finds the number of employees running from a low of 2 … Continue reading

Andrew Gasser’s Answers to Bob Miller’s Questions – Part 11

Here is Andrew Gasser’s attorney Robert Hanlon’s answer to Bob Miller’s attorney Tom Gooch’s question as to why Algonquin Township’s elected officials should be deposed in the case: “All current and former employees of the Algonquin Township Highway Department. “Investigation … Continue reading

Andrew Gasser’s Answers to Bob Miller’s Questions – Part 9

Here is Andrew Gasser’s attorney Robert Hanlon’s answer to Bob Miller’s attorney Tom Gooch’s question as to why certain Algonquin Township employees should be deposed in the case: “All current and former employees of Algonquin Township. “Investigation continues.” … Continue reading

Sheriff’s Department Civilian Employess Getting 3% Raises, Retroactive Pay

The Law and Justice Committee is considering a resolution that will replace a collective bargaining agreement with civilian employees of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department that expired on December 1, 2012. The contract was negotiated between the Illinois Fraternal Order … Continue reading

2.75% Raise for Non-Union Employees Passes Committees

Today a combination of the Human Services and Finance Committees voted to raise the salaries of non-union county employees by an average of 2.75%. That does not mean that each such employee will receive a raise that high, however. Department … Continue reading

McHenry County College Has No Contract Language Preventing Employees from Talking to Trustees

With the controversy about whether all communications between McHenry County College staff and Trustees, I filed a Freedom of Information request asking for any contract language which would address that topic. Look at the reply: … Continue reading

Crystal Lake Loses Precedent-Setting FOIA Ruling on Hiding High Salaried Employees’ Names

This past spring I asked various municipalities to provide emailed lists of their employees who made over $75,000 in salary and fringe benefits. Many complied with the names and compensation information. The City of Crystal Lake sent the information, but … Continue reading