Sheriff Warns of “Gypsy” Scams

A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Sheriff’s Office Warns of Recent “Gypsy” Scams The McHenry County and the Boone County Sheriff’s Office are investigating two recent “gypsy” scams both targeting elderly victims in rural areas. The incidents occurred … Continue reading

McHenry County Entrepreneur Faces Union Picket in Rockton

A lot has happened since McHenry County Blog last looked at Jim Athens’ relocation efforts for Chemtool. The growing Crystal Lake lubricants company concluded that McHenry County was not the place to expand. It gained zoning permission in Garden Prairie, … Continue reading

McHenry County Entrepreneur Faces Union Picket in Rockton

A lot has happened since McHenry County Blog last looked at Jim Athens’ relocation efforts for Chemtool. The growing Crystal Lake lubricants company concluded that McHenry County was not the place to expand. It gained zoning permission in Garden Prairie, … Continue reading

Chemtool Moving Ahead on Garden Prairie Facility

The Rockford Register-Star’s Kevin Haas continues to be the reporter to read if one wants to know what is happening to Crystal Lake’s Chemtool. I had speculated that McHenry County still might pull off a retention of the Crystal Lake … Continue reading

Chemtool Moving Ahead on Garden Prairie Facility

The Rockford Register-Star’s Kevin Haas continues to be the reporter to read if one wants to know what is happening to Crystal Lake’s Chemtool. I had speculated that McHenry County still might pull off a retention of the Crystal Lake … Continue reading