Jack Franks has sought to abolish the elected office of McHenry County Auditor. He wanted to place his choice in the office temporarily until a County Board-authorized referendum could be passed last November. And then institute an Inspector General as … Continue reading
Category Archives: Parking
Included in the 1974 Regional Transportation Authority legislation was a 15% parking tax. The logic advanced was that it would encourage people coming Downtown to use mass transportation. Social engineering at work. The problem, however, is that lots of people … Continue reading
Back when I was going through my divorce in the mid-1980’s, I used to refer to the building as the McHenry County Courthouse and Spa. I spent every vacation and personal day there. I never had a problem finding a … Continue reading
Apparently my little article on State Senator Dan Duffy’s impeachment speech and parking space relocation found its way to Springfield. And, from the reaction from Senate President John Cullerton’s office, I guess I didn’t pay enough attention to the coverage … Continue reading
Last night at the Prairie Grove Village Hall, State Senator Dan Duffy talked about Springfield. The more I heard, the more it reminded me of the principal character in black and white movie “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington.” Duffy managed … Continue reading
The following press released was received from the office of 16th District Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan): Rep. Manzullo: Transportation Improvements Great News for Motorists, Commuters in CL [CRYSTAL LAKE] Congressman Don Manzullo (R-Egan) joined several local officials in Crystal Lake … Continue reading
If a friend hadn’t emailed me the correction made by the Northwest Herald today, I would have missed the small notice on page 2. Under Corrections & Clarifications, the paper reports that the parking fee at Vulcan Lakes will be … Continue reading
My copy of the Northwest Herald reports today that non-Crystal Lake residents will have to pay $50 to park and $10 to get into the new park. Get real. People don’t pay that much in Chicago’s Loop. … Continue reading