WOODSTOCK – The new McHenry County Board chairwoman called for an era of new ideas and progress while remaining fiscally prudent.

Chairwoman Tina Hill, elected by board members in December, made the call Tuesday during the State of the County address that the board chairman is required to give each February. The address over the past eight years had been given by former Chairman Ken Koehler, whom board members denied a fifth two-year term.

Hill, R-Woodstock, listed priorities that have to be done and things she wants done in 2013. She predicted progress would be slow but sure.