Northwest Herald
McHenry County Board chairman breaks ties to approve 2 solar farms
The McHenry County Board has narrowly approved a pair of solar farms after County Board Chair Mike Buehler cast the tie-breaking vote.
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4mPolice: Woodstock man attempted to cause ‘great harm to himself’ when he crashed car into townhome
A family of four has been displaced after a car crashed into their Woodstock townhome early Saturday.
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6mPeople Over Parking Act kicks in Monday: what you need to know
The People over Parking Act prohibits municipalities from enforcing their parking minimums for development projects within a half mile of a public transportation hub.
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6mLake in the Hills approves solar farm with battery storage
Lake in the Hills officials have approved a solar farm and battery storage plant.
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4mCan McHenry County charge extra fees to solar farms for their impact on roads? It’s trying
Amid frustration with state laws that limit their ability to vote down solar farms, McHenry County officials are considering a new fee on solar farm developers to cover the impact of their construction on county roads.
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5mHuntley’s Will Geske ties for 7th at state tennis meet: Saturday’s Northwest Herald roundup
Huntley senior Will Geske tied for seventh at the Class 2A boys tennis state tournament, while McHenry, Jacobs, Marengo, Richmond-Burton and Burlington Central baseball all lost in regional finals Saturday. Read more in the Northwest Herald roundup.