Looking for places where non-sewage may be entering Lakewood’s sewer system, the firm hired by the Village Board was out pumping “smoke” into Country Club Additions pipes. Looking across the street, a truck was seen and the realization entered my … Continue reading
It doesn’t take much research to find out that I oppose Tax Increment Financing Districts. However, at the last Lakewood Village Board meeting President Paul Serwatka mentioned the possibility of a Special Service Area (SSA) as a means of financing … Continue reading
Contamination by flood water of some shallow wells in Lakewood had disappeared. That’s what a phone call from the McHenry County Health Department revealed to Lakewood Village Clerk Janice Hansen a week or so ago. Lakewood residents on the East … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Gov. Rauner signs tax credit bill to help property owners affected by July floods SB 403 provides credit of up to $750 for eligible taxpayers CHICAGO (Nov. 16, 2017) — Gov. Bruce Rauner … Continue reading
There was a chance late this summer to apply for low interest Small Business Administration disaster loans. That deadline, spurred by flooding in Wisconsin, covered McHenry County because it touches Kenosha County. Now the SBA, pursuant to an Illinois disaster … Continue reading
A press release from Congressman Randy Hultgren: Hultgren Hails Federal Relief for Individuals and Small Businesses Affected by Severe Flooding Washington, DC — U.S. Representative Randy Hultgren (IL-14) today hailed the decision by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to … Continue reading
A press release from Governor Bruce Rauner: Gov. Rauner requests FEMA teams for flood damage assessments Assessments will start Friday in Lake, McHenry, Kane and Cook counties SPRINGFIELD (Aug. 17, 2017) – Gov. Bruce Rauner asked the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) … Continue reading
From Lakewood Village President Paul Serwatka: Newsletter – Reporting on 3 Important Issues Continuing my report of our July 25th and August 8th board meetings, there are still several more items that I want to bring to your attention. As … Continue reading
The meeting of the Village Board of Lakewood was calm compared to the one two weeks ago when basements were flooded. (See Part 1 and Part 2.) Chief Administrative Officer Heather Meister reviewed what had been done to fight flooding … Continue reading
The Lake in the Hills Police Department reports the following: The intersection of Quail Run and Cedar Ridge Dr is closed due to flooding. The intersection is a block north of Algonquin Road south of the main lake. = = … Continue reading
Village President Paul Serwatka offers the following: A Brief Update and a “You Should Know” I wanted to provide a brief update on our continued flood mitigation efforts. *** PLEASE READ TO THE END *** Late Thursday night, I reported … Continue reading
Lakewood Village President Paul Serwatka sends another email to inform residents of flood relief news: Flood Update – Some Good News Just wanted to provide a brief update. I have been in ongoing conversation with Crystal Lake Mayor, Aaron Shepley … Continue reading
This card was handed out by County FEMA volunteers at the Lakewood Village Board meeting Tuesday: This is Team Rubicon’s number. With thirty-six volunteers, additional help will be needed. … Continue reading
Yesterday I showed the hose running from the Lakewood sewers to the Crystal Lake manhole above Crystal Lake’s system. That was at the end of Thursday. Earlier I went out to take big chlorine tablets flooded South Shore neighbor Marty … Continue reading
Ned Zeman told of the 2010 storm water management committee report. “The studies were done. I think a lot of [the problem] has to do with [lack of] cooperation with our sister municipality.” The committee’s chairman said, “If we had … Continue reading
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A press release from McHenry County: Flood Resource Center to Open in Johnsburg WOODSTOCK, Ill. — On Friday and Saturday, a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) will be opened for McHenry County residents affected by recent flooding on the Fox River. The MARC, … Continue reading
I haven’t found a resident yet who remembers Crystal Lake’s having breached its banks. My memory only goes back to 1958 when my family moved here. Then, this week, there was sufficient water flowing into Crystal Lake from its small … Continue reading
Stopped by LaFox River Drive to see what the Fox River was doing to the neighborhood Tuesday and found it had gone down a fair amount. The street is no longer inundated. Water in the corner apartment building’s driveway no … Continue reading
With rains causing Crystal Lake to flow over Lake Avenue where Crystal Lake and Lakewood meet for the first time anyone can remember, the Lakewood Village Board meeting was packed with concerned, frustrated, outraged citizens. Even though sewer mains in … Continue reading
