If Andrew Gasser had been a gladiator in a Roman arena, last night he probably would have lost his head. (Can you tell I’ve been watching the Smithsonian TV series on the eight days that changed Rome? One episode explained … Continue reading
The following is from a comment on McHenry County Blog. Kirk Allen of Illinois Leaks (Edgar County Watchdogs) replies to criticism levied at him and Illinois Leaks’ publications. If people want a discussion, then please let’s have one but if … Continue reading
Did the Algonquin Township Board of Trustees pay an improper bill put forward by the Road District? A friend of McHenry County Blog was just given a bill which shows outgoing Supervisor Diane Klemm and Highway Commissioner Bob Miller threw … Continue reading
You can read the article here. On October 17, 2018, Algonquin Township Road Commissioner Andrew Gasser issued the following press release: Each year the Algonquin Township Road District has been purchasing salt to ensure the roads of the District are … Continue reading
A press release from Algonquin Township Road Commissioner Andrew Gasser: Each year the Algonquin Township Road District has been purchasing salt to ensure the roads of the District are safe. Each year the Road District uses at least 2,000 tons … Continue reading
Reprinted with permission from Illinois Leaks: Algonquin Township -“Salt Gate” – Motor Fuel Tax laws violated BY KIRK ALLEN ON DECEMBER 10, 2017 • ( LEAVE A COMMENT ) McHenry Co. (ECWd) –When the government takes your money in the form of taxes, use of that … Continue reading
Continuing in presenting the answers that Algonquin Township Road Commissioner Andrew Gasser gave former Algonquin Township Road Commissioner Bob Miller. Today pertains to Miller’s wife Anna May. … Continue reading
The jockeying between current Algonquin Township Road Commissioner and the man he barely beat, Bob Miller, continues. Here is one of Gasser’s answers to questions asked by Miller attorney Tom Gooch: … Continue reading
Every time I drive by McHenry County’s only Park and Ride lot at the intersection of Route 31 and Virginia Street Road, I wonder about its justification. Certainly there was government-owned land as the path of Virginia Street Road was … Continue reading
This information came from McHenry County, which is attempting to convince those involved with snow removal to use less road salt, thus polluting the water supply less. … Continue reading
This comes from a report submitted to the Management Services Committee of the McHenry County Board: Bellwether Benchmarking McHenry County participated in a Multi-County Benchmark comparison to assess the performance of departments and operations. Seven Illinois counties participated in the … Continue reading
This notice about salting Oakwood Hills Roads was sent out: REVISED SPECIAL SALT ANNOUNCEMENT Due to the limited salt supply remaining, we have instructed the village’s snowplowing contractor to follow the following salting protocol for the remainder of this season: … Continue reading
Having run out of salt to provide for the Courthouse and Administrative Building parking lots, the McHenry County Board is planning on buying an additional 4,000 tons for $300,000 from North American Salt Company. The price to be paid is … Continue reading
McHenry County is warning those visiting the Courthouse and Administrative Buildings that its contractor cannot get salt. Here’s the message from John Hadley, Director of Facilities Management: This winter we have had record snowfalls in our area. Our Contractor and … Continue reading
In the following email, State Rep. Mike Tryon explains what happened during the veto session this past week: Due to the inadequate amount of road salt provided to McHenry County during last year’s harsh winter, I supported an appropriations bill … Continue reading
In the following email, State Rep. Mike Tryon explains what happened during the veto session this past week: Due to the inadequate amount of road salt provided to McHenry County during last year’s harsh winter, I supported an appropriations bill … Continue reading
The best show in Crystal Lake and, probably, the best in McHenry County tonight will be the Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission consideration and recommendation on McHenry County College’s baseball stadium. From the questioning about the precedent approval would … Continue reading
The best show in Crystal Lake and, probably, the best in McHenry County tonight will be the Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission consideration and recommendation on McHenry County College’s baseball stadium. From the questioning about the precedent approval would … Continue reading
Once upon a time in Crystal Lake, people cared about the watershed that provides water to its namesake lake, which is supported by 10 springs. To protect the watershed of its Crystal Lake, the city council passed an ordinance that … Continue reading
Once upon a time in Crystal Lake, people cared about the watershed that provides water to its namesake lake, which is supported by 10 springs. To protect the watershed of its Crystal Lake, the city council passed an ordinance that … Continue reading
