Grafton Township

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.

St. Mary Catholic Church and Huntley’s Knights of Columbus Council 11666 are sponsoring a bags tournament and chili cook-off this February to benefit the Grafton Township Food Pantry.

With a possible property tax increase looming for the McHenry County Board, one candidate running in District 9 said he supports a boost to keep up with inflation, while his two opponents think cuts can make up the difference.

The case reiterates township trustees lack authority to scale back road district tax levies.

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

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.

Polls in McHenry County were ordered to stay open until 8:30 p.m. today after problems with the electronic poll books in several precincts caused delays for some voters; however, voters at two locations said election judges were not made aware of the change.