Here is a press release from the Raue: RAUE CENTER FOR THE ARTS WELCOMES CONGRESSMAN RANDY HULTGREN CRYSTAL LAKE, IL – Raue Center For The Arts is pleased to share Congressman Randy Hultgren visited the theatre on August 23, 2017 … Continue reading
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Read commenter “Reasonable’s” take on the unfairness of subsidies that Downtown Crystal Lake businesses have and tell me there isn’t some underlying tension building in the local business community: It was under the Part 6 post on the Crysal Lake … Continue reading
A continuation of the Crystal Lake Civic Center minutes from February 7, 2017. Board Member Danielson stated that the CCA was basically going to keep the property in the trust until they meet again in 3 or 4 months. Chairman … Continue reading
Here are the draft minutes of the February 7, 2017, meeting of the Crystal Lake Civil Center Authority. Call to Order and Roll Call: Crystal Lake Civic Center Authority Board Members present were: Chairman Tom Hayden, Vice Chairman Lisa Waggoner … Continue reading
The minutes of a short meeting of the Crystal Lake Civic Center Authority held on December 6, 2016, follow. Call to Order and Roll Call: Crystal Lake Civic Center Authority Board Members present were: Chairman Tom Hayden, Vice Chairman Lisa … Continue reading
The final part of the October 4, 2016, minutes of the Crystal Lake Civic Center Authority. At Mr. Kost’s request, Mr. Lewis clarified “pro forma” to the group, advising that would include operating, repairing, maintenance and other expenses and there … Continue reading
A continuation of the October 2, 2016 minutes. Gary Reece asked why they were projecting increased income this year. Mr. Kuranda stated that they were focusing on more well known artists, such as David Sedaris, but if there were a … Continue reading
This is a continuation of the minutes of the October 10, 2016, meeting of the Crystal Lake Civic Authority meeting. Raue Center Financial Review A review of the finances of the Raue Center was presented and it was noted that … Continue reading
This is a continuation of the minutes of the October 10, 2016, meeting of the Crystal Lake Civic Authority meeting. The Raue Center is currently making payments in the amount of approximately $6,700 – $7,000 per month. Late charges are being … Continue reading
October 4, 2016, was the next time the Crystal Lake Civic Center Authority met. The minutes follow: Call to Order and Roll Call: Crystal Lake Civic Center Authority Board Members present were: Chairman Tom Hayden, Vice Chairman Lisa Waggoner and … Continue reading
Today we continue to look at the August 2, 2016, minutes of the Crystal Lake Civic Center Authority. Questions and Answers/ Discussion Mayor Shepley advised that the CCA’s consideration was basically about transferring a loan from Home State Bank to … Continue reading
The Crystal Lake Civil Center Authority Board was reconstituted after a long period of inactivity at a meeting on August 2, 2016. Whoever took the minutes did a splendid job, so you can take the same journey of discovery that … Continue reading
After launching the Raue Center for the Arts at the old movie theater in Downtown Crystal Lake, the Crystal Lake Civic Center Authority went quiet. In looking through over 700 pages concerning the Civic Center provided by the City of … Continue reading
Crystal Lake Kiwanis is sponsoring in conjunction with local charities which help kids. As of last Wednesday’s Kiwanis luncheon, 482 people had signed up to run in Santa costumes on what will be a really good running Sunday. This is … Continue reading
Former McHenry County Board member Bill Dwyer died June 8th. He was the one who founded and guided the Crystal Lake Gala for many years and was the spark plug behind the conversion of the Downtown Crystal Lake movie theater … Continue reading
Whenever I go to a business expo, I look for politicians. Saturday was McHenry Marlins swim meet day. The McHenry Business Expo was also occurring at McHenry West High School. State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Marengo) and State Sen. Pam Althoff … Continue reading
I’m sitting in Crystal Lake City Council Chambers waiting for the passage of the resolution asking McHenry County government to recognize the importance of the city watershed protection ordinance and what should occupy the minds of most in the audience, … Continue reading
Crystal Lake Food Pantry Benefit Concert Saturday Night Here’s something interesting. At the Raue center for the Arts, “local Christian Artists” will perform on Saturday night. I got a black and white version of the poster above as I walked … Continue reading
Crystal Lake’s Mike Tryon introduced and passed House Resolution 363 to honor Bill Dwyer. It follows: WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of Representatives are pleased to honor Bill Dwyer of Crystal Lake for his many contributions to his … Continue reading