Stephen Cook on top priorities for Wonder Lake: Infrastructure, Water and sewer, Growth

David Binz on a top priority for the township: Keeping the roads in good condition to insure residence safety. This includes snow plowing, salting, mowing, trimming of tree branches, resurfacing and blacktop repair

McHenry County might soon house “forensic detainees” in the county jail from other jurisdictions. That includes those who are unfit to stand trial or not guilty by reason of insanity.

McHenry County voters can head over to the polls starting Monday to decide who will lead their municipalities, school boards and other local offices.

Candidates for the Barrington Area Unit District 220 school board were asked what they would change about the district at a candidate forum held by the League of Women Voters earlier this month at the Barrington Area Library.

Walter Moist on a top priority for the district: Legacy infrastructure that is not focused on the technologies available to enhance learning.

Alex Johnson on the top issues facing the district: Student Test Scores, District Culture and Morale and Administrative Accountability

Andrew Fekete: I recognize that property taxes represent a real concern for many community members. At the same time, I believe that a strong public school system is a cornerstone of a thriving community, so we must use every tax dollar responsibly and transparently.

Dana Wiley: If a school lesson is deemed by a parent to not be appropriate for their own student, that parent should have the ability to opt their student out of the lesson and be provided an alternative lesson by the school for their student