Drew Zimmerman
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"Vastly abused and mismanaged" underperforming TIF districts may be result of non-restrictive state statutes
• Editor’s note: This is part two of three stories on the performance of tax increment financing. → Read More
"Vastly abused and mismanaged" underperforming TIF districts may be result of non-restrictive state statutes
• Editor’s note: This is part two of three stories on the performance of tax increment financing. → Read More
"Vastly abused and mismanaged" underperforming TIF districts may be result of non-restrictive state statutes
• Editor’s note: This is part two of three stories on the performance of tax increment financing. → Read More
"Vastly abused and mismanaged" underperforming TIF districts may be result of non-restrictive state statutes
• Editor’s note: This is part two of three stories on the performance of tax increment financing. → Read More
Are millions of dollars in TIF spending compliant with state law?
Under TIF, property taxes in a defined geographic area are collected and, over time, as property values rise, the increased tax revenue which would have been collected normally, goes into an incentive pool to grow and be used for specific projects. Traditionally, TIF incentive pool funds go to development or other projects designed to improve buildings or areas within the TIF-defined region… → Read More
Are millions of dollars in TIF spending compliant with state law?
Under TIF, property taxes in a defined geographic area are collected and, over time, as property values rise, the increased tax revenue which would have been collected normally, goes into an incentive pool to grow and be used for specific projects. Traditionally, TIF incentive pool funds go to development or other projects designed to improve buildings or areas within the TIF-defined region… → Read More
Are millions of dollars in TIF spending compliant with state law?
Under TIF, property taxes in a defined geographic area are collected and, over time, as property values rise, the increased tax revenue which would have been collected normally, goes into an incentive pool to grow and be used for specific projects. Traditionally, TIF incentive pool funds go to development or other projects designed to improve buildings or areas within the TIF-defined region… → Read More
Huntley Village Hall, public works building to close to the public until further notice
Huntley Village Hall, 10987 Main St., and the Huntley Public Works building, 11000 Bakley St., will be closed to the public starting Thursday due to the growing threat of the coronavirus, administrative staff announced Wednesday. → Read More
Ives defeats Kinzler in 6th Congressional District GOP race
Former gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives prevailed over Gordon “Jay” Kinzler of Glen Ellyn to win the Republican nomination for the 6th Congressional District seat. → Read More
New Huntley fire station to be operational next month
Public entry to the facility postponed as a result of coronavirus → Read More
Ordinance approved granting Huntley village president executive authority during emergencies
An ordinance amendment granting the Huntley village president with extraordinary executive power under a state of emergency was approved by the Village Board during an emergency meeting on Monday. → Read More
County to extend emergency declaration for coronavirus
The McHenry County Board will vote Monday to extend the emergency declaration made by Chairman Jack Franks on Monday in response to the first reported case of coronavirus, or COVID-19, in the county. → Read More
Public events canceled at several McHenry County school districts
Several local schools and offices have canceled events based health professionals' recommendations to avoid large social gatherings out of caution of spreading coronavirus. → Read More
Woodstock District 200 cancels spectator events to avoid spread of coronavirus
Several local schools and offices have canceled events based health professionals' recommendations to avoid large social gatherings out of caution of spreading coronavirus. → Read More
Actions taken to stem spread of coronavirus in McHenry County
County Board Chairman declares state of emergency Wednesday, Dundee-Crown High School announces school closure, Woodstock Secretary of State Facility closes → Read More
Franks declares state of emergency for McHenry County due to reported coronavirus case
McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks declared a state of emergency for the county on Wednesday following the announcement of a local teen who tested positive for COVID-19, or coronavirus. → Read More
McHenry County polling places relocated from senior care facilities
Four McHenry County polling places located in senior care facilities will be relocated to protect elderly residents from COVID-19, or coronavirus. → Read More
Huntley's historic preservation commission to request landmark status for town square
The Huntley Historic Preservation Commission will be requesting consensus from the Village Board during its Thursday meeting to conduct a public hearing on whether to designate the town square as a certified landmark. → Read More
Naval graduation ceremonies suspended for guests because of coronavirus
The U.S. Navy Recruit Training Command announced Monday that guest attendance at graduation ceremonies will be suspended starting Friday to prevent the spread of COVID-19, or coronavirus, to sailors or Navy families. → Read More
Taxing district join District 300 lawsuit against Sears to collect on lost tax revenue
Several taxing districts join District 300 suit versus Sears to collect on lost tax revenue → Read More