School Buses Moved from CL South to Central for Football Game

Apparently to provide more parking for Crystal Lake South High School fans at the 1 PM Saturday football game, school buses were moved from the bus barn next to South owned jointly by Districts 47 and 155 to CLCHS. Bus … Continue reading

Three Governmental Entities Now Involved in District 155 Bleacher Controversy

Wednesday morning was the time set for consideration of a Temporary Restraining Order on District 155’s football field brought by Amberwood Drive property owners, including Jean and McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi.  Bianchi is not suing in his official … Continue reading

District 155 Meeting with South High School Bleacher Neighbors Short-Circuited by Neighbors’ Suit

The table for those scheduled to participate in the meeting in the Crystal Lake High School District 155 Board Room were labeled with who should sit where. But there was no meeting. At 5:13 District officials were served with a … Continue reading

District 155 Lawyer’s Explanation for Ignoring City Zoning Laws

The following is rationale being offered by High School District 155 for not contacting the City of Crystal Lake about building the $1.2 million stadium bleachers at South High School’s football field: … Continue reading

Mike Walkup Lays Out Another Potential Problem with the County Executive Form of Government

Some more thoughts from District 3 Republican McHenry County Board candidate Mike Walkup about the County Executive form of government that Democratic Party State Rep. Jack Franks has gotten on the ballot: “One of the things that can happen if … Continue reading

County Board Appointments on Tap

Here the the appointments that are due to be approved Tuesday.  The dates are when the terms will expire. AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FARMLAND PROTECTION COMMISSION Harry W. Alten, Jr. 01/01/2015 Lenore R. Beyer-Clow 01/01/2015 Mary T. McCann 01/01/2013 McHENRY … Continue reading

McHenry County Land Conservancy Exec Criticizes County Conservancy Design Zoning Enforcement

Lisa Haderlein, Executive Director of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County, took on McHenry County’s zoning department Tuesday night. The Northwest Herald’s Kevin Craver had a fine article on her and other citizen’s complaints, but I thought you might like … Continue reading

McHenry County Land Conservancy Exec Criticizes County Conservancy Design Zoning Enforcement

Lisa Haderlein, Executive Director of The Land Conservancy of McHenry County, took on McHenry County’s zoning department Tuesday night. The Northwest Herald’s Kevin Craver had a fine article on her and other citizen’s complaints, but I thought you might like … Continue reading