From National Democratic Headquarters

When House Republicans broke two centuries of historical precedent to sue President Obama, we knew we’d need a huge response.

That’s why we were so excited to see $1,798,384 (and counting!) has come in since Republicans voted to authorize Boehner's lawsuit.

We now have a shot at hitting our $2,OOO,OOO goal to defend the President -- and defeat Boehner’s Republican House.

With today’s news that Republicans are openly discussing impeachment, it’s more critical than ever that we hit our goal.

38-Year Prison Sentence For Two Attempted Murder Charges

Louis A. Bianchi, McHenry County State’s Attorney, announces that thirty one year old Jimmy Bell Jr.  was sentenced to serve a period of  38 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for his convictions on two Attempt Murder charges and two Armed Violence charges. The attacks took place on July 2, 2013 approximately one year after Bell’s long term relationship with one of the victims ended. 

Bell’s former girlfriend had recently begun dating an Aurora man at the time of the crimes. Bell broke into a basement window of the Crystal Lake townhouse he used to share with the female victim. He brought his own folding knife in and added a butcher knife from the victim’s knife block before breaking into the locked master bedroom where both victims were asleep at 4:15 AM.  Bell stabbed his ex-girlfriend 9 times, and the Aurora man 14 times before the male victim was able to fight off Mr. Bell and cause him to flee from the scene. 

Both victims were whisked to hospitals in critical condition and both survived only after many hours of level one trauma surgery. The case was investigated by the Crystal Lake Police Department with assistance from Major Investigation Assist Team members. The charges were prosecuted by Assistant State’s Attorneys David Johnston and Robert Zalud.

Treatment Of Weeds In Crystal Lake -- Wednesday, July 23

On Wednesday, July 23rd, Hey and Associates, Inc. will be conducting follow up spot treatments of offshore areas of Crystal Lake within West Bay as well as offshore areas just east of the point and along the no-wake buoys on the north side of the lake, mid-lake area. 

The treatment areas will include deeper waters, typically greater than 150’ offshore. These areas are to be treated with Navigate™, a granular form of a selective aquatic herbicide to control specific, unwanted submersed vegetation.

Water use restrictions are as follows:

• Do not use water from treated areas for irrigation, sprays or for potable (drinking) water for a period of 21 days
• Do not swim in treated water for a minimum of 24 hours after the application date (see above)
• There are no restrictions on using water from treated areas for fishing after this application.
• For more information contact Hey and Associates, Inc. at 847-740-0888.

Public Meeting Notice: Crystal Lake West Beach Playground

Plans are underway to replace the aging playground at Crystal Lake West Beach.  Neighbors and park users are invited to attend a public meeting at the West Beach Recreation Building on Thursday, August 7 at 7:00 PM.  Several options for new equipment will be presented and attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and provide input. 

Public Meeting Notice

Thursday, August 7, 7:00 pm

West Beach Recreation Building,

2330 Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake

Please contact Ann Viger, Director of Planning and Development with questions.  aviger@crystallakeparks.org  815-459-0680 x 1205

Treatment Of Main And West Beach Swimming Areas Scheduled

Follow-Up Herbicide Treatment of Main and West Beach Swimming Areas of Crystal Lake are scheduled for Wednesday, July 23 when Hey and Associates, Inc. will be conducting follow up spot treatments of offshore areas of Crystal Lake within West Bay as well as offshore areas just east of the point and along the no-wake  buoys on the north side of the lake, mid-lake area.

The treatment areas will include deeper waters, typically greater than 150’ offshore. These areas are to be treated with Navigate™, a granular form of a selective aquatic herbicide to control specific, unwanted submersed vegetation.

Water use restrictions are as follows:

• Do not use water from treated areas for irrigation, sprays or for potable (drinking) water for a period of 21 days
• Do not swim in treated water for a minimum of 24 hours after the application date (see above)
• There are no restrictions on using water from treated areas for fishing after this application.
• For more information contact Hey and Associates, Inc. at 847-740-0888.

MCC Seeks Sponsors And Exhibitors-Green Living Expo November 1

McHenry County College seeks sponsors and exhibitors for the Green Living Expo 2014 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at the college, located at 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14 in Crystal Lake.

This annual event to inspire people how to create a more energy efficient household and live a more sustainable lifestyle, attracts approximately 800 residents from throughout McHenry County and beyond. The Fox River Viewing tank, with over 25 different species of fish in a 2,500 gallon tank, and the Illinois State University Solar Race Car are among the vendors that will be featured.

Visitors will explore eco-friendly products and services for the household, including how to naturalize their landscaping, meet some of McHenry County’s most influential and active non-profits and find green gift ideas for holiday shopping.

The Green Living Expo is free and open to the public. The event is hosted by the McHenry County College Sustainability Center.

Early bird rate is $65 for businesses and $25 for non-profits. For more information, contact Kim Hankins at (815) 479-7817 or khankins@mchenry.edu

Green Living Expo Seeks Sonsors and Exhibitors -- November 1

McHenry County College seeks sponsors and exhibitors for the Green Living Expo 2014 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at the college, located at 8900 U.S. Hwy. 14 in Crystal Lake.

This annual event to inspire people how to create a more energy efficient household and live a more sustainable lifestyle, attracts approximately 800 residents from throughout McHenry County and beyond. The Fox River Viewing tank, with over 25 different species of fish in a 2,500 gallon tank, and the Illinois State University Solar Race Car are among the vendors that will be featured.

Visitors will explore eco-friendly products and services for the household, including how to naturalize their landscaping, meet some of McHenry County’s most influential and active non-profits and find green gift ideas for holiday shopping.

The Green Living Expo is free and open to the public. The event is hosted by the McHenry County College Sustainability Center.

Early bird rate is $65 for businesses and $25 for non-profits. For more information, contact Kim Hankins at (815) 479-7817 or khankins@mchenry.edu.