Take a look at the Chicago Tribune article about a police chief from Hometown who got probation after stealing $65,000. The money came from that fairly recent way municipalities scoop money out of miscreants’ pockets–“administrative fees” that have to be … Continue reading
Category Archives: Towing
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER INDICTED ON ATTEMPTED EXTORTION AND FRAUD CHARGES IN VEHICLE TOWING INVESTIGATION CHICAGO — A Chicago police officer was indicted on federal charges alleging that he schemed to defraud two … Continue reading
This is the third part of the tow truck playlet. Here is where you can Part 1 and Part 2. I find it of interest because of the McHenry County Board’s having passed an ordinance tying us Illinois Commerce Commission … Continue reading
Here’s the second part of a playlet in six scenes about how a Crystal Lakers car was towed from Flowerwood’s parking lot after she left the store and went to the neighboring McDonald’s. Here is Part 1. The Day Tradition … Continue reading
Remember the towing controversy at the McHenry County Board level, here’s a new view set right on the northwest side of Crystal Lake near the intersection of Routes 14 and 176. The Day Tradition Died By Peg McHugh Opening Scene: … Continue reading
The passage of the McHenry County Board asking the Illinois Commerce Commission to allow it out from under the ICC jurisdiction it requested earlier in the year was approved on November 13th. February 19th the McHenry County Board resolved it … Continue reading
The passage of the McHenry County Board asking the Illinois Commerce Commission to allow it out from under the ICC jurisdiction it requested earlier in the year was approved on November 13th. February 19th the McHenry County Board resolved it … Continue reading
After comments by Anchor Towing’s Dan Hunt, his attorney William Hellyer, Jim Olson from Olson Collision, with locations in Harvard, Woodstock, Crystal Lake and Cary, his brother Pete Olson form Olson Autobody from Johnsburg, Huntley’s All-Star Towing and Colleen Smith … Continue reading
After comments by Anchor Towing’s Dan Hunt, his attorney William Hellyer, Jim Olson from Olson Collision, with locations in Harvard, Woodstock, Crystal Lake and Cary, his brother Pete Olson form Olson Autobody from Johnsburg, Huntley’s All-Star Towing and Colleen Smith … Continue reading
Anchor Towing’s Dan Hunt made more public comments at today’s McHenry County Board meeting. He again urged reconsideration of the towing regulation ordinance passed in February. After Hunt’s talk, in new and unfinished business, board member John Hammerand made a … Continue reading
Anchor Towing’s Dan Hunt made more public comments at today’s McHenry County Board meeting. He again urged reconsideration of the towing regulation ordinance passed in February. After Hunt’s talk, in new and unfinished business, board member John Hammerand made a … Continue reading
Kevin Craver has written a story today about the tow truck regulations that Anchor Towing’s Dan Hunt has been campaigning against. Both proponent McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano and Hunt admit in the article that they did not know … Continue reading
Last night, Anchor Towing’s Dan Hunt sent this email to McHenry County Board members. Since McHenry County Blog has covered the issue, I thought you might be interested in reading it. Board Members, Mr. Provenzano never replied to my last email … Continue reading
Kevin Craver has written a story today about the tow truck regulations that Anchor Towing’s Dan Hunt has been campaigning against. Both proponent McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano and Hunt admit in the article that they did not know … Continue reading
Last night, Anchor Towing’s Dan Hunt sent this email to McHenry County Board members. Since McHenry County Blog has covered the issue, I thought you might be interested in reading it. Board Members, Mr. Provenzano never replied to my last email … Continue reading
Dan Hunt, who operates Anchor Towing, has opposed the imposition of Illinois Commerce Commission regulation on McHenry County towing operations since its proposal by McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano. Researching the implications of the county board’s action, Hunt concluded … Continue reading
Dan Hunt, who operates Anchor Towing, has opposed the imposition of Illinois Commerce Commission regulation on McHenry County towing operations since its proposal by McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano. Researching the implications of the county board’s action, Hunt concluded … Continue reading
As predicted, competition in the relocation towing business will decrease as one of Anchor Towing’s leaders announced its exit from the business in an email to McHenry County Blog. With the author’s permission, you can read it yourself below: Mr. … Continue reading
As predicted, competition in the relocation towing business will decrease as one of Anchor Towing’s leaders announced its exit from the business in an email to McHenry County Blog. With the author’s permission, you can read it yourself below: Mr. … Continue reading
McHenry County Board member Nick Provenzano was kind enough to email me that his effort to put relocation towing under Illinois Commerce Commission jurisdiction passed 24-0 last night. … Continue reading