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McHenry County receives the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association

WOODSTOCK, IL. – McHenry County, IL. was honored with GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its current budget.   The award represents a significant achievement by McHenry County. If reflects the commitment of the governing body and staff to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. In order to receive […]

 
 

McHenry County News Calendar

Thursday, September 17 Third Thursdays will be from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. Perhaps the key feature that makes our downtown so special is the wonderful individuality of our local merchants. Our storeowners and restaurants all have the same dream of owning their own businesses, and they work tirelessly to […]

 
 

Boylan girls’ golf team defeats Belvidere

By Kathryn Menue Editor BELVIDERE – Boylan High School’s varsity girls’ golf team defeated the Belvidere co-op girls’ golf team, consisting of players from both Belvidere High School and Belvidere North High School. Boylan took home the victory on Thursday, Sept. 3 with a total of 179 to Belvidere’s 204. […]

 
 

Belvidere Bucs boys’ soccer team defeats Belvidere North Blue Thunder

BELVIDERE – The Belvidere High School Bucs boys’ varsity soccer team defeated Belvidere North High School on North’s turf on Thursday, Sept. 3. The Belvidere Bucs won by one point in and end match score of 3-2. Belvidere Bucs took the lead in the first period with Juan Resendiz scoring […]

 
 

Higher fees okayed for circuit court clerk, health department

Higher fees okayed for circuit court clerk, health department

By Bob Balgemann Reporter BELVIDERE – The Boone County Board has approved requests from the Circuit Court Clerk’s office and health department to increase a variety of user fees. Action came Wednesday night, Aug. 19, in varying votes. For Circuit Court Clerk Linda Anderson the need for higher automation fees […]

 
 

Celebrating 4-H Hall of Fame inductees

Celebrating 4-H Hall of Fame inductees

ILLINOIS – The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually recognizes one 4-H volunteer per county for exemplary service to the Illinois 4-H program as a Hall of Fame winner. This year, more than 800 supporters watched the induction of 70 new members into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame, the largest inductee […]

 
 

Third time was a charm for Bark for Life

Third time was a charm for Bark for Life

  PECATONICA – The Pecatonica Woman’s Club and Relay for Life of American Cancer Society worked against tough timing twice in 2015. The first attempt for a Bark for Life fundraiser in April was cancelled due to a rainy forecast, and the second date in August was a “shut off […]

 
 

A community mourns a tragic accident

A community mourns a tragic accident

By Doug Schroder Editor and Chris Johnson Reporter STILLMAN VALLEY – On Friday night, Sept. 4, the Stillman Valley Cardinals canceled their football game. Prior to kick-off, a tragic accident involving three Stillman Valley students and the driver of a pickup truck led to the decision to postpone all activities. […]

 
 

First Congregational Community Church reaching out to community

First Congregational Community Church reaching out to community

By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROSCOE – First Congregational Community Church is reaching out to the community in a unique manner during this year’s Roscoe Lions Club Fall Festival. They are hosting a clothing drive, plus a fresh produce and food give away. Young ones are invited to use imaginations at […]

 
 

Roscoe trustees react to criticism of garbage pickup plan, police dept. study

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – The Sept. 1, Roscoe village meeting drew a contingency of Oak Village condo owners who expressed their disapproval of the proposed Village Garbage Ordinance. Tempers flared as one resident followed another to the microphone to voice their anger and express their frustration and disagreement […]

 
 
 
 
 
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