Algonquin Township

This spring, McHenry County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Here are the February 2025 primary election results for McHenry County's township races, including Algonquin, Grafton and Nunda townships.

Sean Cratty was ahead by one vote on primary election night in the Grafton Township board GOP primary. He extended that to four votes in the final tally.

Algonquin and Nunda townships will have new leadership this spring after their incumbent supervisors both lost their seats in Tuesday’s Republican primary.

Algonquin Township Supervisor Randy Funk is trailing behind challenger Richard Tado in the primary Republican election polls as of Tuesday night.

Voters in Nunda, Algonquin and Grafton townships still have time to cast their ballots in Tuesday’s Republican primary election.

Before most McHenry County voters get a chance to vote this April, Algonquin, Grafton and Nunda township voters will choose on who will appear on ballot.

What do you think about the censures against Algonquin Township Supervisor Randy Funk? Decker: The nine censures against the Township Supervisor are extremely serious and were only pursued after repeated attempts to hold him accountable for his lack of transparency in his conduct

Theresa Fronczak: My first goal when elected as a trustee is to reduce administrative costs such as duplicate services and reallocate those savings to increase vital resources to the township, including general assistance for the residents

Kevin Byrnes: I do not support township consolidation. While I believe in reducing government waste and increasing efficiency, townships play a critical role in providing essential local services in a way that larger government bodies cannot

What do you think about the censures against Algonquin Township Supervisor Randy Funk? Debbie Rinn-Alcock: After careful research I found out that these trustee censures were lies and misleading

After years of contentious relations between Algonquin Township Supervisor Randy Funk and trustees, he’s now facing a challenge to his reelection bid by Richard Tado in Tuesday's GOP primary.

Tim Carone on his top priority for Algonquin Township: I will work tirelessly to get Grants for aging bridges and infrastructure that need repair

Millie Medendorp: I do not believe that Townships should be consolidated. I believe that when townships are run properly, with the priority to serve it's constituents, they are definitely a benefit to our community.

Richard Yelle on a top priority in Algonquin Township: Replenishing the General Assistance Fund. Providing financial assistance to the needy is one of the primary functions of the township.

Top priority is to Get Funk, Yelle, Colatorti, Brynes, Huff and Rinn-Alcock elected. These are common sense folks who know how to run a small business and are not in favor of raising taxes.

Richard Tado: I think the nine censures against Algonquin Township Supervisor Randy Funk are absolutely unacceptable and criminal. Funk should be investigated by the Township Officials of Illinois and charges should be filed by the McHenry County States Attorney.

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New Algonquin Township trustee Nicole Kunkle has been appointed to fill the seat of Edward Zimel Jr., after his petition for a rehearing to stay on the board was denied.

An Algonquin man faces four charges, including two Class X felonies, after allegedly holding his girlfriend by knife on Saturday.

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Algonquin Township Trustee Edward Zimel Jr. lost his appeal to remain in office over a long-ago prior felony.

The Village of Algonquin is proposing the creation of four special service areas that would levy taxes to fund maintenance of subdivision common areas if HOAs fail.

Over 1.6 million single-use bags were used in Woodstock in 2022, and over 400,000 had been used as of April of this year.

Algonquin Township Trustee Edward Zimel Jr. was temporarily reinstated to his elected position after a circuit court judge removed him due to a previous felony conviction, court records show.

A McHenry County judge said June 12 that Ed Zimel's previous felony conviction made him ineligible to serve as a Algonquin Township Trustee, but no stay requested to appellate court.

General assistance programs, mandated by Illinois Township Code, saw reduced need during first year of pandemic but are planning to see need rebound.

Here are updated results throughout Tuesday night on municipal elections in McHenry County

Tuesday marks the last day for voters to cast their ballots in several local races, including school board, municipalities, and library and park districts.

Ten additional early voting locations opened across McHenry County on Monday ahead of the April 4 election.

Voters in Bull Valley, Harvard, Lakemoor and unincorporated Algonquin Township will field referendum questions this April.

Those living in rural parts of eastern McHenry County may see people taking photos near their properties, but officials say there is no need to worry.

Early voting kicks off on Thursday for the April 4 election, allowing voters to begin casting their ballots at the McHenry County Administration Building in Woodstock.

Here's how and where McHenry County residents can recycle their live Christmas trees and old, nonfunctioning holiday lights.

A case that will decide whether an Algonquin Township trustee with a 30-year-old felony can stay in his role will move forward after a McHenry County judge denied a request to dismiss the suit on Thursday.

Ten additional early voting locations opened across McHenry County for the Nov. 8 general election.

A legal action filed against Ed Zimel asks a McHenry County judge to remove him from the Algonquin Township Board of Trustees due to a 1990 felony intimidation conviction in Cook County.

The village of Cary is seeking state money to help pay for a bike path that would connect portions of the Fox River bike corridor.

Algonquin Township will pay a downstate watchdog group $162,500 as part of a settlement reached following a years-long battle over Freedom of Information Act requests.

A COVID-19 vaccine clinic open to walk-in patients will be held starting Monday at Algonquin Township office in Crystal Lake.

Democratic leaders said the map making process lacked transparency after it was unveiled Thursday ahead of Tuesday's vote

Spring Grove voters on track to pass a second referendum calling for a slight increase in the local sales tax rate

County clerk says this year’s primary illustrates the importance of voting in local primaries

Competitive GOP races are in Algonquin, Nunda and Grafton townships

Winner will face independent candidate Derek Lee in the spring

Voters to weigh in on only two contested races among the township’s key roles, supervisor and highway commissioner

Court decision dims chance of spring vote on eliminating local government

Objector who got question kicked from ballot confident the decision will stand

In-person early voting for the Feb. 23 primary kicked off Thursday, though only three townships have races on the ballot, McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio said in a news release.