McHenry County Clerk Mary McClellan’s new voting machines are malfunctioning in Johnsburg, as well as Crystal Lake. Reports from the Johnsburg Community Club say that people are voting on paper ballots, instead of by machine. At least if there is … Continue reading
Category Archives: Johnsburg
When McHenry County was the fastest growing county in the United States for three decades, current residents complained loudly (and accurately) that new subdivisions were not paying their own way. The result was the imposition of developer impact fees to … Continue reading
When McHenry’s Chuck Wheeler ran for the County Board four years, he pledged to lower taxes. Now, he is leading the charge against the McHenry High School District’s and City of McHenry’s efforts to hike taxes. His $25 fundraiser is … Continue reading
The first car in the Johnsburg Sufen und Spiel Parade was Police Chief Keith Van Allman. This woman was in the next car, but I didn’t get a photo of the sign on the door of her car. The Village … Continue reading
After the Libertarian Party entry in the Johnsburg Saufen und Spiel Parade came a long line of Republicans. Flags came first. An elephant drew attention to signs. More flags on a float on which Republican party Chairman Diane Evertsen cn … Continue reading
When I started writing the article on Jack Franks parading in Johnsburg, I mis-titled it “Democrats on Parade.” It wasn’t until I looked at the pictures following his that I realized the highest ranking Democrat had separated himself from other … Continue reading
The first political entry in Johnsburg’s Saufen und Spiel Parade was that of McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks. His truck came first. Guess who was driving Jack Franks’ pickup. If you guessed Jeff Lichte, you were correct. He’s the … Continue reading
The highest ranking candidate to march in the Johnsburg Saufen und Speil Parade was Libertairan party candidate Kash Jackson. Jackson is from Antioch. He came waving an American Flag right after local Democrats.. As he approached, a solidly Republican family … Continue reading
The Saufen und Spiel Parade’s Grand Marshal was long-time Village Board member John Huemann. … Continue reading
From State Rep. Steve Reick: ICC to Host Local Hearing on Proposed Utilities, Inc. Rate Hike The Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) is hosting a public hearing on Monday, May 7 to gather public input about a water rate hike proposed by Utilities, … Continue reading
Utilities Inc. has rescheduled the open house to discuss their proposed rate increases on Monday, May 7th at 7:00PM at Johnsburg High School. This is an opportunity to ask questions and voice your concerns. The planned rate hike sets rates at … Continue reading
Previously McHenry County Blog reported there would be an open house in Johnsburg Wednesday, April, 11th regarding a water rate increase. Today McHenry County Blog received an email from the Village of Johnsburg: “The Village has been advised that Utilities Inc. … Continue reading
Email from Village Encouraging Residents to Contact Elected Officials The following email was sent by the Village of Johnsburg: Utilities Inc. is holding an open house to discuss their proposed rate increases on Wednesday, April 11th from 3PM to 8PM at Johnsburg … Continue reading
From the office of Steve Reick: Reick and Wheeler Petition ICC for Local Hearing on Proposed Utilities, Inc. Rate Hike This week Representative Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) and I sent a letter to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC), asking officials … Continue reading
It is not uncommon for police departments to close roads as a result of an accident. Also happens with fires, as was seen Saturday night as a result of the Merlin’s fire in Crystal Lake. Now comes notice from the … Continue reading
Information from the Village of Johnsburg: CHAPEL HILL GOLF COURSE ACQUISITION FINALIZED! The Village closed on the acquisition of the Chapel Hill Golf Course property this week and are now taking steps to annex the property into Johnsburg. As soon … Continue reading
Being a resident of Lakewood, which purchased a golf course and promised the fees would pay back the loan, excuse me if I find Johnsburg’s impending purchase of a golf course catching my attention. I remember when I asked the … Continue reading
The 2017 Saufen und Spiel Parade in the Village of Johnsburg had plenty of sirens, village officials and employees, politicians and kids groups. The Color Guard came next. The Polish Veterans made their presence felt. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Department … Continue reading
Local governmental expenditures submitted to the Illinois Emergency Management Agency from McHenry County totaled $1,080,640.62. According to the McHenry County Emergency Management Agency, “In the four counties proclaimed a disaster area by Governor Rauner, uninsured damages to public property and … Continue reading
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