Home Rule is mainly about getting more money into municipal coffers. Another example of this is found in a Rockford Register-Star column by writer Chuck Sweeney: “There’s a related hope that the state’s lawmakers will allow Rockford, a nonhome-rule city, … Continue reading
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As of July 1, 2017, McHenry County was the only county in the Chicago metro area to gain population since 2010, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The total is up 1,150 from 2010 to a total of 308,760 in … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Allen Skillicon: Rep. Skillicorn Accuses East Dundee of Covering Up Financial Fraud After receiving delays and denials to Open Records requests from the Village of East Dundee, I have grown convinced that something is … Continue reading
Here’s what Taxpayers United of America just sent out about the East Dundee Home Rule referendum: Local Taxpayer Takes a Stand Against Home Rule George Bowers, a East Dundee local is taking a stand against Home Rule, the most insidious … Continue reading
A press release from Taxpayers United of America: Taxpayer Meeting in East Dundee Educates Voters on the Danger of Home Rule East Dundee—The Fox Valley Libertarian Party (FVLP) hosted an open meeting to educate voters on the danger of home … Continue reading
The Crystal Lake Home Rule Sales Tax began on July 1, 2008. It was passed 6-1 on March 18, 2008, with only Councilman Jeff Thorsen voting in the negative. If the Crystal Lake City Council members had raised property taxes … Continue reading
Woodstock’s Susan Handelsman, now a candidate for the District 200 School Board, urges readers to contact to their llinois legislators and Governor Bruce Rauner in opposition to the General Assembly’s extension of the alreay 23-year Tax Increment Financing District is … Continue reading
A press release from Jim Tobin: Woodstock Seeks to Reach Further Into Taxpayers’ Pockets Woodstock—Taxpayers United of America (TUA) today released the results of their updated analysis of salaries and pensions for Woodstock municipal government employees. “Woodstock government bureaucrats are … Continue reading
Join Voters In Action as we welcome Jim Tobin ofTaxpayers United of America to the Woodstock Public Library for his presentation “Home Rule is Home Ruin”. Mr Tobin will talk about Home Rule and what it means to taxpayers in … Continue reading
A press release from Voters in Action and Taxpayers United of America: Home Rule is Home Ruin Special Census, Home Rule and You WOODSTOCK, IL – The Woodstock City Council has approved a special census with an eye toward certifying that the … Continue reading
I’m behind in sharing this with readers. On February 23rd, the Woodstock Independent ran an article about how city fathers and mothers are aghast at calls by unsuccessful 2015 candidate for City Council Scott Gessert’s call for residents to boycott the … Continue reading
Found on Capitol Fax is the following legislative goal of the Illinois Municipal League: Expansion of Home Rule Eligibility Municipal leaders across the state support expanding home rule eligibility to include communities of 5,000 residents and above. The current Illinois … Continue reading
During the last Woodstock City Council election, Scott Gessert ran for City Council. He didn’t succeed, but has retained an interest in city affairs, especially the special U.S. Census. Gessert has called on residents who don’t want the City of … Continue reading
Anyone who has followed what Home Rule municipalities do locally know that what impacts people most is the higher taxes that are imposed. Now, Huntley and Woodstock are seeking to have the U.S. Census Bureau prove they have over 25,000 … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Steve Andersson: Rep. Andersson’s Four Bills Signed by Governor Representative Steve Andersson (R-Geneva) recently had four bills signed into law by Governor Bruce Rauner. All four pieces of legislation will provide for more efficient … Continue reading
The Woodstock City Council has asked the Census Bureau to count its citizens again. In 2010, the city had 24,770 people. Those in power wanted 25,000. That’s because once a municipality gets to 25,000 population, it automatically receives all sorts … Continue reading
Readers of McHenry County Blog know that message parlors in Crystal Lake, Algonquin, Woodstock and McHenry have had employees arrested for prostitution. The arrests of middle aged Asia women started making press in July of 2010: 7-31-10 Waiting for Gedot … Continue reading
In a twenty-one page decision, McHenry County Circuit Judge Michael Chmiel ruled against Crystal Lake High School District 155 in the suits brought by neighbors on Amberwood Drive and the City of Crystal Lake. Reacting to the decision, delivered while State’s … Continue reading
It’s hard to miss the Crystal Lake South High School bleachers on the front page of the Chicago Tribune today. Kim Gruba of Amberwood Drive is standing in her family room with the bleachers dominating the big window. She says … Continue reading
The arguments have been made. The case has gone to Judge Michael Chmiel. And people will have to wait about a month and a half to learn which side will appeal. Make no mistake that this is an important case. … Continue reading