McHenry County
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District 220 expects hike in property tax levyNov 18, 2020 12:00 am - Barrington Area Unit District 220 is proposing a 4.4% increase to its property tax levy for 2020, including a 2.3% cost-of-living hike plus new property growth. That wou...
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Proposal to help McHenry County health department with enforcement not ready for board, Franks saysNov 18, 2020 12:00 am - After calling on the McHenry County Department of Health to bring a proposal to the county board with what it would need to enforce the governor's ban on indoor dining, ...
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'Elfing around' and more this holiday season in BarringtonNov 17, 2020 10:00 pm - Residents and visitors in Barrington can look forward to festive decorations and events this holiday season, courtesy of local artists, student artists and the Barringto...
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Algonquin property tax rate won't riseNov 17, 2020 12:00 am - For a fifth straight year, the Village of Algonquin won't be raising its share of property taxes levied on residents. While the final levy for 2020 is scheduled to be an...
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McHenry County courthouse to delay jury trials amid COVID-19 resurgenceNov 17, 2020 12:00 am - The Michael J. Sullivan Judicial Center will delay jury trials scheduled on or after Nov. 30 in light of rising COVID-19 cases, Chief Judge of the 22nd Judicial Circuit ...
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Darch, incumbent trustees and clerk form reelection slate in BarringtonNov 17, 2020 12:00 am - Barrington Village President Karen Darch, three incumbent village trustees and Village Clerk Tony Ciganek will run for reelection in the spring as part of a slate they'r...
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Kane County health officials publicly urge schools toward remote learning, halting sportsNov 17, 2020 12:00 am - As Kane County's COVID-19 numbers continue to climb among younger residents, health officials advised local public and private schools Tuesday to consider more remote le...
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Democrats see huge gains in Lake County government now that all the votes are countedNov 17, 2020 12:00 am - Two weeks after the counting began in Lake County, it is finally over and the Lake County Democrats have won nearly every race, according to unofficial totals. Democrat...
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Barrington library closing Monday until further noticeNov 17, 2020 12:00 am - The Barrington Area Library will temporarily close starting Monday until further notice due to the surge in COVID-19 cases in Cook and Lake counties, officials said. "We...
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Jury trials on hold at Waukegan courthouseNov 17, 2020 12:00 am - Jury trials at the Waukegan courthouse have been put on pause because of the spike in COVID-19 cases. Court spokeswoman Kasey Morgan said Tuesday that Chief Judge Diane...