A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: Senate District 32 highway improvement projects announced Six-year IDOT program invests $11.05 billion in roads and bridges across the state Springfield, IL… State Senator Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) says the six-year Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) … Continue reading
Wonder Lake’s Kelly Liebmann wrote this letter to the Daily Herald. It is printed with permission of the author. The proposed Amendment to the Illinois Constitution will be on the top of everyone’s ballot. ‘Lockbox’ amendment won’t solve problems This … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Schaumburg Contractor Charged with Underpaying Union Employees and Underfunding Their Pension and Welfare Funds CHICAGO — The owner of a Schaumburg construction company intentionally underpaid his union-affiliated employees by more than $1.5 … Continue reading
The following was written by Lisa Haderlein of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County. I saw it in the Woodstock Independent on the weekend of July 4th in an edition distributed to Wonder Lake and requested permission from Haderlein to share … Continue reading
When someone gets cancer and has insurance, one might think there won’t be financial problems. However, there are expenses not covered by health insurance. To help Huntley Police Sergeant LJ Marak’s family cope with the additional expenses, his friends and … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County: Public Meetings Scheduled for Draft McHenry County 2040 Long Range Transportation Plan WOODSTOCK, IL – The McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT) is pleased to announce the release of the draft 2040 McHenry County … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: End of Session Review Diverting Road Dollars The Illinois Secretary of Transportation has acknowledged that by the end of the FY14-FY19 Multi-Year Plan, over one-third of all state roads will be in … Continue reading
Last week, the McHenry County Department of Transportation announced a public hearing June 5th on its long-range plan, plus a web page where people who can’t or won’t attend the hearing could vote online. Today, Transportation Planner Scott Hennings released … Continue reading
From the McHenry County Department of Transportation: The McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT) is developing the County’s 2040 Long-Range Transportation Plan. When complete, the Plan will provide a blueprint for future transportation decisions, prioritizing which and when projects are … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon: More than $18 Million in Transportation Improvements Coming to District 66 SPRINGFIELD….. State Representative Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) announced Wednesday that more than $18 million in state and federal funding is headed … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Board: Illinois Route 31 @ Virginia Road/Klasen Road Widening and Reconstruction Improvement; Completion of the final Stage III has occurred and the roadway is ready to be open to traffic. [November 28, 2012 … Continue reading
Take a look at the sign below: As we sped past, I wondered why Illinois is following suit. Why doesn’t the Illinois Department of Transportation allow similar sponsorships? If you see something on a trip that other states do that … Continue reading
When I first heard of about the Prairie Parkway, I figured it was being built for land speculators. After all, there was little traffic from I-80 to I-90. And beyond, according to one McHenry County Board District 2 candidate’s answer … Continue reading
A press release from Democratic Party District 6 McHenry County Board candidate Scott Summers: McHenry County’s draft 2040 transportation plan — predicated on dysfunction? Yesterday (August 23, 2012), I attended an open house hosted by the McHenry County Department of … Continue reading
That’s what this reminder from the McHenry County Department of Transportation says: “The McHenry County Division of Transportation will be holding an open house this Thursday, August 23rd, 2012, between 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the Crystal Lake City … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Hultgren Signs Letter in Support of Multi-Year Highway Bill Geneva, IL – U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (IL-14) today announced that he has joined with other House Republicans in sending a letter to House … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Kirk, Lipinski, Hultgren Call for Extension of Surface Transportation Legislation Longer-term bipartisan bill could mobilize $100 billion in new public-private partnerships Chicago, IL – In a show of bipartisan, bi-cameral unity United States … Continue reading
