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Council adopts $150,000 business improvement grant program to support downtown storefronts
Summary
The council approved a $150,000 business improvement grant program to aid façade improvements and build-outs; small-business owners and the McHenry Chamber urged keeping the program and expanding support, while some aldermen raised concerns about address-specific incentives and allocation method.
The McHenry City Council voted to adopt a $150,000 business improvement grant program aimed at helping downtown businesses with façade and build-out costs. The program was approved on a roll-call vote with six yes votes and one no.
Small-business owners and the McHenry Chamber urged the council to retain and strengthen the program. Cathy Levitino, owner of Rita’s Italian Ice, credited past grants with speeding permitting and exterior improvements…
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