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October 03, 2023
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McHenry County Board votes to raise gasoline tax by 3.3 cents per gallon

McHenry County Board votes to raise gasoline tax by 3.3 cents per gallon

Those filling up in McHenry County will see more expensive gas starting Jan. 1.

By Claire O'Brien●
September 21, 2023 at 5:00 am CDT

State Rep. Jeff Keicher to seek reelection in 2024 for Illinois House 70th District

State Rep. Jeff Keicher to seek reelection in 2024 for Illinois House 70th District

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, a Republican lawmaker who lives in Sycamore, announced Wednesday he’ll seek reelection in 2024 to represent the 70th House District which includes portions of DeKalb, Kane and McHenry counties.

By Shaw Local News Network●
September 13, 2023 at 8:34 pm CDT

New trail would link Illinois, Wisconsin through McHenry County

New trail would link Illinois, Wisconsin through McHenry County

The trail would be built between McHenry County and Kenosha County, Wisconsin. Once done, it would link trails in Illinois to ones in Wisconsin.

By Claire O'Brien●
August 25, 2023 at 3:58 pm CDT

McHenry County Board paves way for 6 solar farms

McHenry County Board paves way for 6 solar farms

The McHenry County Board voted Tuesday evening to change the zoning allowing the creation of six new solar farms, mostly in western McHenry County.

By Claire O'Brien●
August 17, 2023 at 3:00 pm CDT

Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster to seek 8th term in Congress

Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster to seek 8th term in Congress

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster announced his 2024 reelection campaign for the 11th District, seeking an eighth term in Congress, according to a news release.

By Brenda Schory●
July 05, 2023 at 4:00 pm CDT

McHenry County Board Chairman Michael Buehler will run for reelection

McHenry County Board Chairman Michael Buehler will run for reelection

Michael Buehler will run for next year's reelection for the McHenry County Board Chair position, but nothing has been announced, yet.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 22, 2023 at 6:33 pm CDT

McHenry County Board member announces candidacy against Chairman Michael Buehler

McHenry County Board member announces candidacy against Chairman Michael Buehler

McHenry County Board member Kelli Wegener announced on Wednesday that she is running for McHenry County Board Chair in the 2024 election.

By Michelle Meyer●
June 21, 2023 at 7:45 pm CDT

McHenry County aiming to open new Valley Hi memory care wing in fall 2024

McHenry County aiming to open new Valley Hi memory care wing in fall 2024

After more than a year of planning, McHenry County is taking concrete steps toward bidding out the new memory care wing at Valley Hi Nursing Home.

By James T. Norman●
June 09, 2023 at 12:00 pm CDT

Eminent domain bill passed by state to help McHenry County with Randall Road project

Eminent domain bill passed by state to help McHenry County with Randall Road project

McHenry County is looking to take over a few pieces of property for an improvement project along Randall Road, and could be helped by a new bill passed by the state.

By James T. Norman●
June 02, 2023 at 12:04 pm CDT

McHenry County new training facility and firing range to open in October, as agencies approve membership agreements

McHenry County new training facility and firing range to open in October, as agencies approve membership agreements

As the new McHenry County Regional Training Center - and an accompanying firing range - get closer to opening up, the county and other agencies are finalizing an agreement on how the facility will be run.

By James T. Norman●
May 24, 2023 at 12:00 pm CDT
McHenry County changes, approves Pride Month proclamation

McHenry County changes, approves Pride Month proclamation

McHenry County will recognize all of June as Pride Month, after the County Board approved a proclamation at its meeting on Tuesday.

By James T. Norman●
May 17, 2023 at 4:43 pm CDT
Will McHenry County help bridge financial gap on Longmeadow? Officials aren’t sure.

Will McHenry County help bridge financial gap on Longmeadow? Officials aren’t sure.

While Kane County hopes its neighbors will help foot the bill for its Longmeadow Parkway project and keep it from becoming a tollway, some officials in McHenry County are hesitant about what’s being asked.

By James T. Norman●
May 01, 2023 at 4:25 pm CDT

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