ALAW Gets Two Replies on Ethics Disclosure Form

Maybe the times they are a changing. The following press release from ALAW, the Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water tells of two new aspirants for the McHenry County Board having answered the questions on the income and asset disclosure … Continue reading

A-LAW Questionnaire for County Board Candidates

You read what the Woodstock Independent, the Northwest Herald and the Daily Herald want to know about and from candidates. Here’s what the Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water are interested in learning about those running for the McHenry County … Continue reading

Reform Group Calls for Ethics Ordinance Passage Before February Primary Election

Looks like my raking leaves instead of attending the McHenry County Board meeting Tuesday resulted in not only missing the debate on whether or not to ban video slot machines (“video poker” to proponents of gambling expansion), but also a … Continue reading

The “What Do You Want to Accomplish Question?” in A-LAW Questionnaire

This is the third installment of McHenry County Board candidates’ answers to the joint McHenry County Defenders and Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water’s county board answers to their questionnaire. The topic today is the goals of the candidates. Only … Continue reading

The “What Do You Want to Accomplish Question?” in A-LAW Questionnaire

This is the third installment of McHenry County Board candidates’ answers to the joint McHenry County Defenders and Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water’s county board answers to their questionnaire. The topic today is the goals of the candidates. Only … Continue reading

Where Do County Board Candidates Stand on Water Policy

McHenry County is not destined to get water from Lake Michigan, so what county board members do on water policy is an important issue. Some forces want to take water from the rural parts of the county (mainly District 6) … Continue reading

Where Do County Board Candidates Stand on Water Policy

McHenry County is not destined to get water from Lake Michigan, so what county board members do on water policy is an important issue. Some forces want to take water from the rural parts of the county (mainly District 6) … Continue reading

County Board Candidates Give Growth Views to A-LAW Questionnaire

Below are the answers to the A-LAW and McHenry County Defendeers’ McHenry County Board questionnaire. Although the questions of the Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water and the Defenders are good ones, only six of the candidates took the time … Continue reading

County Board Candidates Give Growth Views to A-LAW Questionnaire

Below are the answers to the A-LAW and McHenry County Defendeers’ McHenry County Board questionnaire. Although the questions of the Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water and the Defenders are good ones, only six of the candidates took the time … Continue reading

A-LAW Has A County Board Questionnaire, Too

Besides the Daily Herald, the Northwest Herald, the Chicago Tribune and the Woodstock Independent, the Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water has prepared a questionnaire for McHenry County Board candidates to answer. The questionnaire has a lot of thoughtful questions. … Continue reading

A-LAW Has A County Board Questionnaire, Too

Besides the Daily Herald, the Northwest Herald, the Chicago Tribune and the Woodstock Independent, the Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water has prepared a questionnaire for McHenry County Board candidates to answer. The questionnaire has a lot of thoughtful questions. … Continue reading

A Forum on Water at MCC Saturday Afternoon

If you are interested in the water problems McHenry County will surely face, this should be a forum you plan to attend. Environmental Law & Policy Center & McHenry County College Present What is Your Water IQ? A Free Community … Continue reading

A Forum on Water at MCC Saturday Afternoon

If you are interested in the water problems McHenry County will surely face, this should be a forum you plan to attend. Environmental Law & Policy Center & McHenry County College Present What is Your Water IQ? A Free Community … Continue reading

Manzullo Seeks $300,000 To Bolster McHenry County Groundwater Protection Efforts

Immediately after the unsuccessful campaign by the Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water (A-LAW) to create a Kishwaukee Valley Water Authority, the McHenry County Board hired Johnsburg resident Cassandra McKinney as Water Resource Manager. To be successful, McKinney will have … Continue reading