Donna Kurtz continued her public service career when she was sworn in as McHenry County Treasurer last week. Replacing Republican Glenda Miller, she defeated Democrat Amin Karim and Libertarian Jim Young, gaining 56.6% of the vote to Karim’s almost 40% … Continue reading
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From Donna Kurtz: Donna Kurtz Seeks the Republican Nomination for the McHenry County Treasurer Donna Kurtz Donna Kurtz (R-Crystal Lake) formally announces she will seek the Republican nomination for McHenry County Treasurer. The Primary Election will be held on June … Continue reading
he McHenry County League of Women Voters is holding a candidates’ night for Crystal Lake High School Board candidates Thursday night starting at 7. An informal Meet and Greet opportunity will occur at 6:30. The event will be held at … Continue reading
In the press release about the new contract for McHenry County College President Clint Gabbard the new compensation information was omitted. Here’s the relevant part of the new contract, which gives him 2019 salary of $248,885 3% per year raises … Continue reading
he McHenry County League of Women Voters is holding a candidates’ night for Crystal Lake High School Board candidates Thursday night starting at 7. An informal Meet and Greet opportunity will occur at 6:30. The event will be held at … Continue reading
Below are the ten people who filed petitions ro run for the McHenry County College Board. Only one elected incumbent is running for re-election–Molly Walsh. Karen Tirio is retiring. Three appointed incumbents will be on the ballot–Thomas Allen, Mary Beth … Continue reading
From Woodstock’s Susan Handelsman: 2018 Woodstock TIF 2 City Council Appeal 11-20-18 Woodstock City Council, the only people empowered now to stop Woodstock TIF 2, need to be made aware that the so-called ‘taxpayer’s representative” on the Joint Review Board … Continue reading
Since the team of Karen Tirio, Chris Jenner, Ron Parrish and Tom Wilbeck were elected to the McHenry County College Board six years ago, along with Molly Walsh, the MCC tax levy has remained constant. With new growth occurring, the … Continue reading
Since her replacement on the McHenry County College Board has been selected, it’s probably time to reveal why Trustee Linda Liddell left the position. Here is her email to me: I have a beautiful, young 91 year old mom who … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County College: McHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE (MCC) BOARD OF TRUSTEES SELECT TWO NEW BOARD MEMBERS TO SERVE INTERIM POSITIONS [October 30, 2018. Crystal Lake, IL] At a special Board meeting on Monday, October 29, 2018, the … Continue reading
A press release from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: Environmental Defenders of McHenry County’s Recycling Drive – McHENRY COUNTY COLLEGE Woodstock, IL – October 4, 2018 — The Environmental Defenders will hold its next drive on SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 from 9AM to … Continue reading
The McHenry County College Board has seven members. The Trustees have kept the MCC property tax levy constant for the last six years. As new growth adds to the real estate tax assessment base, the tax bill for existing homes … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Don DeWitte: Elgin Community College, McHenry County College to receive money for repairs Springfield, IL… Millions of dollars in capital funding have been released by the Illinois Office of Management and Budget to community colleges … Continue reading
With two U-Haul trucks having left Lakewood Village President Paul Serwatka’s home late last week, it certainly looks as if he is leaving Illinois. If so, he would be the second head of a local government to pull up stakes. … Continue reading
McHenry County Treasurer Glenda Miller mailed property tax bills on Friday. Since they didn’t come Saturday, I’m guessing they will arrive in most mailboxes Monday. McHenry County Blog will present some analysis, the first portion of which compares what categories … Continue reading
I needed addition advice on how to find a copy of my family’s tax bill on the McHenry County Treasurer’s web site. The bill went from $9,988.26 last year to $10,033.66. That’s an increase of 0.46%. [Thanks to Alabama Shake for pointing … Continue reading
Long-time McHenry County College Board Trustee Linda Liddell was selected on a 6-1 vote to replace Chris Jenner as President of the Board. She replaced Vice-Chairman and Interim Chairman Diane Evertsen, who received the one vote, from Karen Tirio. MCC … Continue reading
Former McHenry County College Board candidate Tom Allen has been selected to replace Chris Jenner on the College Board.
Former McHenry County College Board President Chris Jenner is in Florida where the temperature was 56 degrees, not ideal Florida weather, but 40-50 degrees warmer than Crystal Lake during the day. Tonight the remaining six members of the College Board … Continue reading
At a 5 PM meeting of the McHenry County College Board on Thursday night, former Board President Chris Jenner will be replaced. Not only will a replacement be named for his spot on the College Board, but a person will … Continue reading