Officials want residents to know the sirens could be accidentally activated during testing.
The chosen candidate will take the place of county board member Michael Walkup, who resigned in December.
Representatives Skillicorn and Jeanne Ives urge opposition to gas tax hike
John Galloway was convicted on delivery of a controlled substance charges and was sentenced to five years in prison.
If it gets the governor's OK, the law will give residents the power to get a referendum on the ballot to abolish the unwanted township.
The city had less than normal in reserves after last winter. So, city officials decided to buy more to get us through the winter season.
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A law firm was hired to look into harassment allegations and found a Cary trustee to be "harassing, derogatory and unprofessional."
The ordinance would reduce the City of Crystal Lake's property tax rate by 5.11 percent from the previous year.
Your ballot will seek your feedback on important issues, such as officials' term limits, tax increases and school district improvements.
This year's midterm election is Nov. 6, but voters don't have to wait until then to cast their ballots.
Qualified candidates are now being sought to fill the open seat.
Petition packets can be picked up starting on Tuesday.
Sen. Pamela Althoff, R-McHenry, will hold the town hall on Aug. 22.
Cathy Cagle appointed to a 4 year term
The village board did not like that the donors were anonymous.
Lawyers and Fox Lake Pension Board members met this week as they try to figure out what should be done with Lt. Joe Gliniewicz's pension.
Illinois General Assembly passes legislation to support the Fox Waterway.
On May 16, 2018, Officer Dallas confronted an armed former student who had fired a gun at Dixon High School.
Money paid into the fund is used to help pay for wetland restoration projects in McHenry County.
The city of Crystal Lake is implementing a new fleet leasing program.
Improving the scope and effectiveness of the Human Trafficking Resource Center Notice Act.
The new station will include heated flooring, a covered waiting area, a platform shelter and electronic parking fee collection boxes.
Today, the Legislative Public Safety Group will hold its first meeting.
Patch will be compiling election results throughout the night. Check back for updated results.
Lauren Underwood won by a landslide in Tuesday's primary, beating out six other Democratic candidates.
U.S Rep. Randy Hultgren fired Nick Provenzano on Monday. The sexual encounter with the 17-year-old boy was reportedly consensual.
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The candidates are all aiming to unseat Rep. Peter Roskam this fall.
Congrats to Sandra (Sam) Thompson, Crystal Lake Park District Recreation Supervisor.
In the wake of another violent attack, State Representative Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) says Illinois cannot continue to wait to take a
The Second McHenry Co. Conservation Congress calls together over 125 delegates who represent multiple fields and disciplines in the county.
State Rep. Wheeler said it is good news that U of I plans to extend its in-state tuition freeze for another year, but more is needed.
State Representative Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) files bill in response to string of major data breaches.
In the meeting, they'll discuss several programs, projects and grants that will affect the residents of Crystal Lake.
Rep. Wheeler and IL Rifle Association work together on legislation to curtail the presence of so-called “bump-fire stocks” in Illinois.
State Rep. Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) has been named a 2017 Woman of Distinction by the Lake County Journal.
State Representative Allen Skillicorn is once again racing to raise awareness about pet rescue and adoption.
Rep. Wheeler's legislation, House Bill 770, ensures the safety, cleanliness and usability of the Fox Waterway.