A Friend of McHenry County Blog tallied the following pension information for firefighters from the Illinois State Comptroller’s web site: In 2007 there were 3,753 retired firefighters and 9,039 active firefighters. In 2016 there were 5,069 retired firefighters and 9,160 … Continue reading
Making sprinklers mandatory in homes first popped up around here in the Barrington area. Tonight at 5:30 there will be a discussion of the subject at the Huntley Fire Protection District meeting. It will be held the Annex Building, 11118 … Continue reading
Here’s what Fire Protection Districts have been taxing for the last two years: Fire Protection District INCR / DECR INCR / DECR 2015 – 2014 2014 – 2013 IN TOTAL TAX IN TOTAL TAX BARRINGTON COUNTRY ($24,849.10) $55,835.84 RICHMOND ($3,813.48) … Continue reading
From the Huntley Police Department: Residents are receiving fraudulent requests for donations on behalf of the Huntley Fire Protection District. During the week of July 6th, several residents of the Sun City neighborhood have received phone solicitations from an individual … Continue reading
Below the total tax requests from Fire Protection Districts in McHenry County for last year are compared to the ones which will be reflected in the real estate tax bills about to arrive in people’s mailboxes: The Barrington Countryside Fire … Continue reading
There were Federal, state and county board politicians at the Settler’s Day Parade, but most interesting thing I found was the absence of prospective McHenry County 14th Congressional District nominee Randy Hultgren. In this very open territory, 8th District Republican … Continue reading
In his press release Sean Smith notes, In 2009 I ran for this office and was narrowly defeated by less than 150 votes. I am pursuing this office again to continue to try and improve the existing 911 services provided … Continue reading
I posted the article below on McHenry County Blog late last night. It had such an effect on me that I woke up in a start dreaming my 11-year old was saying, I used to have a face.I used to … Continue reading
The folks that went to the special Grafton Township meeting last night found the doors locked and a notice that the meeting had been canceled due to lack of a quorum. I have never heard of a meeting being canceled … Continue reading
The following statement has been received from Sean Smith. It announces his candidacy for the trustee of the Huntley Fire Protection District. “As of January 19, 2009 I have officially announced my candidacy for the office of Huntley Fire Protection … Continue reading
The following statement has been received from Sean Smith. It announces his candidacy for the trustee of the Huntley Fire Protection District. “As of January 19, 2009 I have officially announced my candidacy for the office of Huntley Fire Protection … Continue reading
