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It was before dawn on June 11th when my wife and I heard what we thought was thunder. Turns out it looks like a gas explosion in Marengo about fourteen miles away. ABC News reports that two homes were blown … Continue reading
Category Archives: Gas
A press release from the Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: “THE ETHICS OF FRACKING” EDMC’s EcoFilm Series CRYSTAL LAKE – Please join The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County, with co-sponsors the League of Women Voters and Citizens Climate Lobby, and … Continue reading
A press release from the Crystal Lake Fire Department: The leak seems to be near Crystal Lake Graphics. … Continue reading
In the “It couldn’t be happening here” category is the alleged theft of taxpayer-bought gasoline by a city policeman in Bensenville. The Chicago Tribune reports “… while employed as a Bensenville police officer, used the village gas pump to fill … Continue reading
When former U.S. House Speaker came to the Lake in the Hills Airport rally, the poster on the podium was a picture of a gas pump with “2.50” under it. Gingrich was pushing the goal of $2.50 a gallon gasoline. … Continue reading
Oakwood Hills is a residential village between Cary and Prairie Grove with about 2,000 people. There is no commercial district to provide sales taxes, so property taxes, state income tax and Motor Fuel Tax revenue sharing, plus vehicle stickers provide … Continue reading
There have been reports that vehicle appearing not to be owned by McHenry County have been filling their tanks at the Sheriff’s Department filling station. I decided to ask if there were any policy concerning fill-ups: “Under the FOIA, I … Continue reading
The Village of Oakwood Hills is under considered for a site for a gas turbine electric generating plant. Here’s what McHenry County Blog has found: an option running through March of 2014 has been been signed to purchase the property … Continue reading
I first learned of the gas smell when my wife called from her office in the Advocate Good Shepherd Building across from the Pingree Road Metra Train Station in Crystal Lake. She told me the building had been evacuated because … Continue reading
Those who have looked at how much the price of gasoline has jumped might be interested in knowing that the cause was a broken pipeline in Wisconsin that brings petroleum to the Chicago area. So, besides the potential aquifer, stream … Continue reading
If you run out of gas, you want to do so on the Illinois Tollway. Just a phone call away (call the State Police) one of what used to be called Minuteman Trucks will come to your rescue. They will … Continue reading
I’ve been listening to Newt Gingrich since former State Rep. Bernie Pedersen starting sending me GOPAC tapes every month during the late 1980’s. What impressed me was that his visions embraced the entire country–from suburbs to inner city. I was … Continue reading
May 3, 2011, the Chicago Tribune had a short story about metropolitan area gasoline prices being higher than ever before. $4.35 during last week. It was $4.30 a gallon during July 7, 2006. As things would have it, I again … Continue reading
I wouldn’t have filled up my tank in Crystal Lake yesterday had I known I was driving to Belvidere today. Look at the price per gallon. Less that $4.00. $3.949. Of course, Belvidere does not have the RTA Sales Tax … Continue reading
Oil pipeline bursting in Romeoville. Oil on the street. Oil in a pond threatening to overflow. Thirty inch gas pipeline blowing up in California. 40-60 years old. People killed. People running for their lives, a wall of fire pursuing them. … Continue reading
This tee shirt’s message seems appropriate for all sorts of reasons this time of year. DANGERGAS EMISSIONSSTAND BACK 50 FT. Of course, there are the Republican township primary elections. Before any election there’s a danger of voters receiving gas, rather … Continue reading
This tee shirt’s message seems appropriate for all sorts of reasons this time of year. DANGERGAS EMISSIONSSTAND BACK 50 FT. Of course, there are the Republican township primary elections. Before any election there’s a danger of voters receiving gas, rather … Continue reading