One wet night after the improvements were finished on Rakow Road where it intersects with McHenry Avenue, I noticed that there were no reflectors between lanes to help guide motorists. I still wonder why this safety feature was not included … Continue reading
Category Archives: Rakow Road
The fight between Walgreens and CVS is going head-to-head at the intersection of Route 14 and Virginia Street Road. Currently, Walgreens has two stores in Crystal Lake. One is at the intersection of Routes 31 and 176. The other is … Continue reading
The McHenry County Board Transportation Committee will be voting to raise the speed limit on Rakow Road from 45 MPH to 50 MPH on Tuesday. There will be fewer arrests by Lake in the Hills Police after the signs are … Continue reading
This morning’s ribbon cutting for Rakow Road had a bit better weather than the snowy day when the road was inaugurated. The sides to the tent weren’t lowered today. No participation, but wind strong enough to lift the unweighted tent … Continue reading
I’m told that cars were lined up on the side of Rakow Road west of Route 31 being ticketed for drivers using cell phones while a sign on the side of the road says no cell phones should be used. … Continue reading
Most people don’t know that Lake in the Hills goes up on Pyott Road north of Rakow Road. I was reminded of that when Joe Alger, President of JA Frate, told of having to put up “a big berm and … Continue reading
The McHenry County Board lists ten 2011 accomplishments in a newsletter issued today: 10 Notable Accomplishments County Finances Remain Solid McHenry County maintains a consistently conservative approach to budgeting that earned an Aaa rating and again the FY12 Budget on … Continue reading
As you might imagine, the SUV won. Considering how relatively small motorcycles are, my guess is that it’s usually four-wheeled vehicles that hit the two-wheeled ones. Here’s a press release from the Crystal Lake Police Department about the crash: Crystal … Continue reading
It snowed the day the ground breaking was first scheduled for the widening of Rakow Road. (And, it’s pronounced with a long “a,” not a short one, as McHenry County Recorder of Deeds Phyllis Walters, widow of James R. Rakow, … Continue reading
The following press release from the Crystal Lake Police explains the extra police presence in Crystal Lake the first night of the Labor Day Weekend: During the late evening hours of Friday, September 3rd to the early morning hours of … Continue reading
And, this isn’t an April Fool’s Day story. Rather it is a press release from the McHenry County Transportation Department: The McHenry County Division of Transportation is proud to announce the 2010 interactive construction map at mchenrycountydot.org. This map will … Continue reading
The following press release from 16th District Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan) announces three quarters of a million dollars for the Rakow Road expansion project. Manzullo Secures Another $750,000 for Rakow Road Widening Project in McHenry County [WASHINGTON] Congressman Don Manzullo … Continue reading
A press release has been received from 16th District Congressman Don Manzullo announcing an addition half million to improve Randall Road. Patrick Engineering men were out surveying it today, probably just a coincidence. Manzullo’s press release follows: Manzullo Secures Another … Continue reading
A press release has been received from 16th District Congressman Don Manzullo announcing an addition half million to improve Randall Road. Patrick Engineering men were out surveying it today, probably just a coincidence. Manzullo’s press release follows: Manzullo Secures Another … Continue reading
Two Randall Road Intersections were featured in the Sunday’s Chicago Sun-Times’ front page story on “Worst Chicago Area Intersections.” The Kane County transportation folks have tried to improve the intersection of Randall and Huntley Roads in Carpentersville by not allowing … Continue reading
Two Randall Road Intersections were featured in the Sunday’s Chicago Sun-Times’ front page story on “Worst Chicago Area Intersections.” The Kane County transportation folks have tried to improve the intersection of Randall and Huntley Roads in Carpentersville by not allowing … Continue reading
The following press release was received from 16th district U.S. Representative Don Manzullo. It continues a campaign intended to paint Manzullo as someone who is doing something about traffic congestion in Algonquin Township. Manzullo notes that 40,000 vehicles per day … Continue reading
The following press release was received from 16th district U.S. Representative Don Manzullo. It continues a campaign intended to paint Manzullo as someone who is doing something about traffic congestion in Algonquin Township. Manzullo notes that 40,000 vehicles per day … Continue reading
Regan Foster of the Northwest Herald wrote a story Thursday about the McHenry County Transportation Committee’s having approved a 5-year highway plan to be financed with $50 million of borrowed money. The theory is that people using the new and … Continue reading
Regan Foster of the Northwest Herald wrote a story Thursday about the McHenry County Transportation Committee’s having approved a 5-year highway plan to be financed with $50 million of borrowed money. The theory is that people using the new and … Continue reading