Voters this week in McHenry County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

The Grafton Township Board has been run by Republicans for years. But Tuesday, three of four seats went to the Democrats. School District 158, also Huntley-based, also saw a shift in this election.

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

The April 1 election for municipal offices is nonpartisan on paper, but the Democratic Party of McHenry County and at least one GOP Township organization are making recommendations.

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.

Voters in the Republican primary in Grafton Township chose a slate of incumbents as their nominees for township board, but for the fourth seat one vote separates two candidates

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 are your top priorities for Grafton Township? Sean Cratty: Continue to reduce the levy as needed. We have done this the past 4 years, usually by 5-10 percent

Does Grafton Township have adequate funds needed for roadwork? Dan Ziller Jr.: Yes, our township has consistently had adequate funds for roadwork as providing safe roads is our biggest responsibility.

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.