The McHenry County Board approved a 3.3 cents-per-gallon tax increase, driving the overall tax to 8 cents per gallon, during its Sept. 19 session. The increase is set to take effect Jan. 1. The county anticipates adding an estimated $3 million to its coffers with the increase. The choice for board members came down to
Work on an apartment complex in downtown Fox River Grove has stopped with only the concrete frames of the first two floors and the underground parking lot constructed. That s all the village has approved so far. To take the next step, the village must sign off on the final plans.
A vacant property near the heart of Huntley could soon be home to more than three dozen apartments if trustees opt to move forward with the redevelopment project next month. If approved, it will mark the second development this year in the village s downtown area.