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May 26, 2022
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McHenry County Board raises sheriff’s pay to comply with new state law

McHenry County Board raises sheriff’s pay to comply with new state law

The resolution to increase the sheriff’s pay will see the position receive $163,200 annually, about $10,000 more than originally planned in 2023 and 2024.

By James T. Norman●
May 23, 2022 at 3:29 pm CDT

McHenry County Board faces some public, Democratic criticism over decision not to recognize Pride Month

McHenry County Board faces some public, Democratic criticism over decision not to recognize Pride Month

The McHenry County Board did not have a proclamation recognizing June as Pride Month on its agenda Tuesday, causing backlash from Democrats and some residents.

By James T. Norman●
May 18, 2022 at 6:49 pm CDT

Will McHenry County recognize Pride Month this year? Maybe not

Will McHenry County recognize Pride Month this year? Maybe not

For the first time in two years, the rainbow pride flag may not fly at the McHenry County administrative building to mark Pride Month.

By James T. Norman●
May 15, 2022 at 8:21 pm CDT

Algonquin Middle School, Cary-Grove students among winners of My Inspirational Teacher essay contest

Algonquin Middle School, Cary-Grove students among winners of My Inspirational Teacher essay contest

A Lake Zurich Middle School North and Stevenson High School were the winners of state Sen. Dan McConchie’s My Inspirational Teacher essay contest this year. Also recognized were students from Algonquin, Libertyville, Barrington, Cary and Mundelein schools.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 15, 2022 at 2:15 pm CDT

Valley Hi plans new memory wing as it wraps up current renovations

Valley Hi plans new memory wing as it wraps up current renovations

McHenry County officials hope plans for the new memory care wing will be completed this year, with construction beginning in 2023.

By James T. Norman●
May 11, 2022 at 5:00 am CDT

Election 2022: Republicans running for McHenry County Board District 6 differ on role of government

Election 2022: Republicans running for McHenry County Board District 6 differ on role of government

The primary has three Republican candidates vying for two spots in November’s general election. They include a current board member, a business owner and a construction superintendent with experience on other boards.

By James T. Norman●
May 10, 2022 at 4:15 pm CDT

Joseph Gottemoller, McHenry County Board 2022 Primary Election

Joseph Gottemoller, McHenry County Board 2022 Primary Election

McHenry County Board District 4 candidate Joseph Gottemoller answered the Northwest Herald's election questionnaire for the McHenry County Board primary election here

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 09, 2022 at 3:43 pm CDT

Jim Young, McHenry County Treasurer 2022 Primary Election Questionnaire

Jim Young, McHenry County Treasurer 2022 Primary Election Questionnaire

McHenry County Treasurer candidate Jim Young answered Shaw Local's election questionnaire for the McHenry County Treasurer primary election

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 09, 2022 at 10:12 am CDT

Election 2022: Republicans running for McHenry County Board District 5 cite transparency, broadband as priorities

Election 2022: Republicans running for McHenry County Board District 5 cite transparency, broadband as priorities

The McHenry County Board's District 5 race has three Republicans running for two spots in November's election.

By James T. Norman●
May 07, 2022 at 11:30 am CDT

McHenry County starts 2022 construction program

McHenry County starts 2022 construction program

The program includes resurfacing work and new equipment being installed at various intersections.

By James T. Norman●
May 02, 2022 at 5:22 pm CDT
Donna Kurtz, McHenry County Treasurer 2022 Primary Election Questionnaire

Donna Kurtz, McHenry County Treasurer 2022 Primary Election Questionnaire

A top priority if elected as McHenry County Treasurer for Donna Kurtz includes "Protect the integrity of McHenry County’s investments, while seeking the maximum return to help keep property taxes down." Read Kurtz's full election questionnaire here.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 01, 2022 at 3:01 pm CDT
Amin Karim, McHenry County Treasurer 2022 Primary Election Questionnaire

Amin Karim, McHenry County Treasurer 2022 Primary Election Questionnaire

Among McHenry County Treasurer candidate Amin Karim's top priorities if elected: "I will re-examine our Investment Portfolio for higher Return on Investment (ROI), develop a balanced budget." Read Karim's full election questionnaire here.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 01, 2022 at 3:01 pm CDT

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