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McHenry County Board keeps power to pick chairman Jan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
McHenry County Board members decided Friday in an 11-9 vote to continue picking their own chairman instead of leaving it up to the public. Earlier this week, 11 county board members organized a special meeting to see whether there was enough support to put the issue to referendum in April.
McHenry board may ask voters to elect chairman Jan 16, 2013 12:00 AM
A coterie of McHenry County Board members are starting a movement in hopes of getting voters to weigh in on the selection of the next county board chairman. Friday morning, the board will hold a special meeting in which members are expected to take a vote on whether to establish a referendum that would let the public choose the next county board chair. At the moment, county board members elevate one of their own to board
Ten-year veteran is new McHenry County Board chairman Dec 3, 2012 12:00 AM
Ten-year veteran Tina Hill is new chairman of the McHenry County Board, while Ken Koehler, the longest serving chairman in the county's history with eight years on the job, failed to get re-elected at the organizational meeting Monday.
New McHenry County Board member to resign from school post Nov 14, 2012 12:00 AM
Huntley Unit District 158 school board President Michael Skala, who was elected to the McHenry County Board last week, decided against holding two offices at the same time so he could see through a long-standing lawsuit about building construction.
McHenry County board to approve budget next week Nov 13, 2012 12:00 AM
The McHenry County Board's finance committee on Tuesday approved a few last-minute adjustments to next year's proposed budget before it goes for approval by the board next week.
Four possibly vying for McHenry Co. board chairmanshipNov 11, 2012 12:00 AM
McHenry County chairman Ken Koehler is still deciding whether he wants to go for a fifth term as leader of the board, incumbents Tina Hill and Ersel Schuster said they want the chairmanship, and Nick Provenzano said he’s considering it. All four are Republicans. The board will choose a chairman at its organizational meeting Dec. 3.
McHenry County chairman Koehler squeaks byNov 6, 2012 12:00 AM
The McHenry County Board will remain composed of 22 Republicans and two Democrats, with Republican chairman Ken Koehler eking out a win in his district, according to unofficial election results. The results Tuesday night did not include absentee ballots and early votes.
Hot races to watch in the Fox ValleyNov 5, 2012 12:00 AM
While the very top of the election ticket is undoubtedly getting the most attention, there are still plenty of local races to talk about. They range from a contentious and high-profile statehouse race to Kane and McHenry County Board contests where several incumbents are at risk of getting bounced out of office.
Yensen responsive to McHenry voters Oct 31, 2012 12:00 AM
A Bull Valley letter to the editor: We urge voters in McHenry County's District 5 to join us in voting for Paula Yensen. When MCDOT informed us about the proposed rehabilitation of Fleming Road, we contacted Paula, who promptly returned emails and phone calls, listened to our concerns, and supported our request for a repair of Fleming estimated to cost $750,000 instead of the up to $6 million rehabilitation that MCDOT had proposed.
Barnes logical, well informed Oct 27, 2012 12:00 AM
A Cary letter to the editor: I have known Yvonne Barnes since we served together on the Cary village board. She and I mostly agreed on issues, but there were some times when we were on opposing sides. Debating these disagreements, Yvonne's approach was always well-informed, logical and respectful, which is why we are still friends today.
Koehler good for small business Oct 27, 2012 12:00 AM
A Crystal Lake letter to the editor: Ken Koehler's results for McHenry County speak for themselves. He, along with his colleagues, have worked hard with agencies to help create and retain jobs.
McHenry County Board District 4 candidates express top concerns Oct 26, 2012 12:00 AM
Candidates for the four seats in District 4 for the McHenry County Board talk about their top concerns and goals.
McHenry County board hopefuls threaten legal action against each otherOct 24, 2012 12:00 AM
McHenry County Board District 1 incumbent Robert Bless and challenger Nick Chirikos are threatening to sue each other over their conduct during the campaign.
Crowded field in McHenry County Board District 6 race Oct 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Eight candidates — four Republicans, three Democrats and an Independent — are vying for a chance to represent District 6 on the McHenry County Board. There are four seats open. This is by far the most crowded among the six McHenry County Board races on the Nov. 6 election ballot.
No inflation increase in McHenry Co. proposed budget Oct 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Next year's proposed budget for McHenry County accounts for no cost-of-living increase in the property tax levy while giving raises to union and nonunion staff, a balance that the county board first gave a nod to back in July. The county would collect about $2.3 million less in revenues than allowed under the tax cap law, officials said.
McHenry County vote could appoint a ‘czar’ Oct 16, 2012 12:00 AM
In less than three weeks, McHenry County voters will choose whether they want a county executive form of government, a decision that will have long-term ramifications and which — depending on whom you listen to — could represent either a grave mistake or positive change. If voters approve the change, they'll elect a county executive, beginning with the 2014 primary.
Our endorsements for McHenry County Board Oct 15, 2012 12:00 AM
A wrapup of endorsements for candidates running in all six McHenry County Board races.
Candidates in McHenry Co. Board District 3 talk issues Oct 5, 2012 12:00 AM
The four Republicans and lone Democrat running in McHenry County's District 3 have a wide range of priorities, from increasing accountability on the part of the county board to forgoing tax levy increases in times of economic hardship and limiting the powers of the county board chairman.