Governor Bruce Rauner today amendatorily vetoed Senate Bill 2297 sponsored by State Senator Pam Althoff and State Rep. Steve Reick to allow voters to cut as well as raise taxes. As originally passed, the bill would have authorized putting on … Continue reading
Category Archives: Marengo Rescue Squad
Jack Franks as State Representative and McHenry County Board Chairman has posed as a strong supporter of consolidation of governments. Let’s take a look at his record on the subject. Franks lives in the Marengo area where, probably the only … Continue reading
Democrat State Rep. Jack Franks introduced dozens of bills this past session. Today, let’s look at the ones he passed: House Bill 228 (only votes against were two House members) Synopsis As Introduced Amends the General Assembly Organization Act. Provides … Continue reading
Two individuals are set to be appointed by the McHenry County Board Monday night to the Marengo Rescue Squad District. They are Rachel Powers Richard Hemmingsen … Continue reading
There is only one Rescue Squad tax district in McHenry County. It goes back to some probably-by-now almost forgotten disagreement between its then-members and the Marengo Fire Protection District. In any event, the Rescue Squad has its own tax rate–20 … Continue reading