Here is the story of the gigantic Lenin statue. (Click on the newspaper to enlarge)
Friday, September 25, 2009
Senate Democratic Insiders Say No Healthcare Bill Until December - Washington Whispers (usnews.com)
[A Democratic Congressional Aid]--I think we'll get something done. It's gotten too big to fail
if debate continues for that long, there will be no alternative but to push forward with a Democratic-only package for President Obama
Senate Democratic Insiders Say No Healthcare Bill Until December - Washington Whispers (usnews.com)
McHenry County, Chemtool still do not have a deal on pollution case: IEP has become involved.
I received an email response from the McHenry County States Attorney regarding the current status of their action against Chemtools’ Crystal Lake facility.
Your request for information on the above referenced matter was forwarded to me. The Chemtool case is ongoing and was recently continued for status to 10/13/09. The Illinois EPA has gotten involved and taken over part of the matter which has altered the litigation. There is no final settlement as of yet.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thomas J. Carroll
Civil Division, Chief
McHenry County State's Attorney's Office
815-334-4159
For details regarding the issues involved in the case go to this June 2009 article from: Northwest Herald | County, Chemtool near deal
Many Kane Co. departments could soon run out of funds
"Basically, it says they can go and ask for more money," Pattelli said. "And if it's denied, the board is going to stop paying their bills."
several departments remain on pace to spend more money than allotted. Finance Director Cheryl Pattelli has sent memos to those departments heads asking what they intend to, and to spell out potential consequences awaiting them.
"I would not be the first sheriff, and I probably won't be the last, to exceed budget and get an adjustment at the end of the year," Perez said of how he'll pay all his bills. Pattelli's memo has Perez between $1.1 and $1.3 million short.
Click on the following for more of the details: Daily Herald | Many Kane Co. departments could soon run out of funds
Huntley board approves home rule powers
What might be coming to Belvidere if the 2010 census counts over 25,000 residents. If over 25,000, only a referendum will stop it. 2005 population estimates show a large increase, as the population rose to 24,593 [per wikipedia]
Home rule status, which can be achieved by popular vote or when a town exceeds 25,000 citizens, gives towns greater taxing and regulatory powers.
Huntley can now impose additional sales taxes, and property tax increases are not capped by the rate of inflation, village officials said.
Click on the following for more details: Daily Herald | Huntley board approves home rule powers
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