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VOLUME 9 • ISSUE 4

11512 N. 2nd ST. • MACHESNEY PARK, IL 61115

THURSDAY, JAN. 17, 2019

Extrication training

McHenry Township Probationary firefighters received hands-on opportunities to learn using the extrication tools on the engines. Thank you to Rex Towing for providing a vehicle for the training. MCHENRY TWP. FD PHOTO McHenry County News

Happy New Year

Illinois Governor’s Mansion awarded LEED certification $15 million privately-funded ‘People’s House’ renovation delivers energy efficient building to the people of the State

LAKE IN THE HILLS PHOTO McHenry County News

A big thank you to all who came out to celebrate Noon Year’s Eve with us on Monday at Lake in the Hills! We had 7 stations for kiddos and their families to decorate party hats, take selfies, play picture bingo, make snacks, color, make a noise maker, and of course - dance! After the noon countdown and balloon drop we celebrated with a sparkling cider toast. Cheers to 2019! Special thanks to Chili’s in Algonquin for donating free kids meals coupons for the bingo prizes!

First Lady Diana Rauner announced last week that the Illinois Governor’s Mansion received a LEED Silver designation from the U.S. Green Building Council. The designation, which follows a full $15 million privately-funded renovation, addresses multiple categories related to sustainability, including energy efficiency, green cleaning, and air quality. “Achieving LEED Silver certification is an accomplishment of which the entire state can be proud,” said Mrs. Rauner, who spearheaded the renovations when she served as chairwoman of the nonprofit, privately funded Illinois Governor’s Mansion Association. “Our mission to fully renovate the ‘People’s House’ has come to fruition, focusing on history and art while preserving the Mansion for future generations. We accomplished that while utilizing the existing structure and materials, taking advantage of its existing urban site, and selecting sustainable and energy efficient products available from all over Illinois.” Some of the energy efficient steps included replacing all plumbing fixtures with water saving fixtures; converting light fixtures to LED lamping and replacing or rebuilding existing air handling units

to achieve lower energy use while providing better comfort. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. According to the Green Building Council, “LEED provides a framework to create healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement.” “Achieving LEED Silver certification for the Illinois Governor’s Mansion, a 163-year-old National Register property, completed a successful renovation and delivered an energy efficient landmark building to the citizens of Illinois,” said mansion lead architect and president of Vinci Hamp Architects, Philip Hamp. Built in 1855, the Illinois Governor’s Mansion is one of the oldest and most historic governor’s mansions in the United States. The Mansion serves as the official residence of the Governor of Illinois and as a symbol of the executive branch of state government. The Governor’s Mansion is open 1-4 pm daily. For more information about tour and security policies, visit www.illinois.gov/gov/about/ GovernorsMansion.


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