From Kristin Ottolino of the Citizens Alert Social Media Network: “March 4th around 2:30 a.m. a female report that she was cleaning out her relative’s residence (500 block of Park Drive), which is in foreclosure when she witnessed a male … Continue reading
Marengo’s Citizen Alert Social Media leader Kristin Ottolino sends the following: I received this (message below) from the Marengo Chief of Police today and told him I would forward this information to you. Again, please keep all valuables locked in … Continue reading
A message from Marengo’s Cristin Ottolino for her Citizens Alert Social Media Network: To All Concerned McHenry County Citizens, This morning I received a request from a member of our Citizen’s Alert network for information regarding the battery of an … Continue reading
Marengo is one of two cities in McHenry County that have the aldermanic form of municipal government. The terms that are expiring follow:Terms that are expiring are: Mayor – Donald B. Lockhart Clerk – Constance J. Boxleitner Ward 1 – … Continue reading
While I was waiting for the Marengo Settlers Days Parade I spotted the cap you see below: … Continue reading
From Marengo resident Kristin Ottolino: Please help our local business owner find this man who burglarized burglarized the Full Moon Saloon located at 22418 W. Grant Highway (Route 20) in Marengo. The burglary took place at 2:04 a.m. Tuesday, November … Continue reading
With some contests showing up in Crystal Lake for City Council, I called Marengo to find out about the requirements for getting on the ballot. For Mayor and Clerk its a minimum of 57 signatures and a maximum of 107, … Continue reading
Kristin Ottolino advises that the missing Marengo 12-year old boy has been found. Previously, she advised that it was not a kidnapping, but a runaway situation. Police conducted a search both on foot and with a helicopter. To All Concerned … Continue reading
A Ciitzen’s Alert from Kristin Ottolino: Citizens… PLEASE HELP! Missing boy – 12 years old – last seen on Ridgeview Ln. in the northern unincorporated side Marengo at 7:00 p.m. Thursday November 29th. His name is Travis. He has short … Continue reading
Included on the Tax Rate Calculation page of the McHenry County Clerk’s Office are totals for taxes levied on property within TIF Districts. Tax Increment Financing Districts are mechanisms that allow municipalities to pry money out everyone in McHenry County … Continue reading
Forwarded by Marengo crime watcher Kristin Ottolino from Marengo Police Chief Joseph M. Hallman: Just a recap of October reports to pass along for your groups. I’ll continue to send this monthly, unless of course there is something that needs … Continue reading
I go to parades to see what candidates show up. And which ones don’t. Last year, for instance, before Congressman Joe Walsh decided not to run where he lived, but, instead, run in a newly-gerrymandered 8th District which contains none … Continue reading
The Chicago Tribune posted a story just about 9 PM on Saturday evening and, now, two and a half days later, McHenry County Blog is pleased to be able to share with you the official a press release with the … Continue reading
There apparently was a tense situation north of Marengo about noon today. Since the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department refuses to make press releases available on its modernized web site until after newspapers and electronic media (with the exception of some … Continue reading
Marengo crime fighter Kristin Ottolino sends the following email “To All Concerned Town of Marengo Citizens:” The Chief of Police of Marengo [Joseph M. Hallman] is trying to organize a Neighborhood Watch program for Marengo. I would like to invite … Continue reading
Marengo’s Kristin Ottolino shares the following advice about how to keep your home safe: To All Concerned McHenry County Citizens, The Chief of Police of Marengo and I have discussed the current status of the recent burglaries. The Chief is … Continue reading
A message from Marengo Police Chief Joseph M. Hallman: On August 28th around 4:30 p.m. we answered a call for service in the 700 block of Randall Court. As it turns out, this victim (elderly, single female) was victimized previously … Continue reading
A press release from the Marengo Police Department: On Friday, August 17th at approximately 4:11a.m., the Marengo Police were investigating a disturbance in the 800 block of Dietz Street. The original call for service came in as a possible home … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi: DANIEL BENDING SENTENCED TO FIVE YEARS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL CAUSING DEATH Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that forty-nine … Continue reading
Among the best funded municipal Police Pension Funds is Marengo’s. In 2010, it had 77.44% of the amount that it has obligated for retired police officers. Here are the figures since The figures go back to the turn of the … Continue reading
