According to the IAFF, this year, Local 4790 decided to get creative by blending two important causes—Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month—into one powerful design. The T-shirts feature “La Catrina,” also known as La Calavera Catrina, one of the most recognizable symbols of the Dia de los Muertos holiday.

On Nov. 18, students from the Dundee Crown High School (DCHS) theatre program received the news that Illinois Theatre Association representatives witnessed their most recent production of the murder mystery comedy Deadline and wanted the cast of the school’s play to perform the show at the university’s Theatre Festival in January.

On Nov. 5, assistant state’s attorneys (ASAs) visited each polling place in the county to ensure compliance with the Illinois Election Code and to advise election judges of their availability to provide legal assistance as necessary, stated Mosser.

Of the nine complaints, almost half were related to electioneering activity, with the remainder comprising of a range of other concerns.

After having heard all three options, Board members agreed that Option Two would be the best option for the village considering it would absorb 66% or $125,300 of the new construction in Huntley.

While Option Two would represent a $188,817 or a 3.6% increase from 2023, it would still meet the village’s policy of keeping the tax rate low while meeting the village’s policy of funding the Police Pension.

In a recent statement made by the park district, it was revealed that many residents who reside within its boundaries answered “yes” to the bond referendum request to raise revenue to improve, equip, and maintain parks and facilities including the renovation and addition of new amenities and playgrounds at several district parks.

According to village staff, the 2024 estimated Rate Setting Equalized Assessed Valuation (EAV) increased by 14.7% from last year. The growth in EAV is attributable to the appreciation of existing properties and new construction. The EAV of new construction totals 2% of the total EAV and could provide $125,300 in additional financial resources using the current tax rate.

Authorities state that the driver of a Freightliner semi was headed eastbound on Miller Road approaching Route 31, while the driver of the second semi—a Mack truck—was driving southbound on Route 31.

The event will feature remarks from JBSS board members and staff, local village officials, and members of the Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, and Chamber Ambassadors. The ribbon cutting will mark the official opening of the facility, highlighting JBSS’s continued growth.

Participants can choose from two ticket options—$30 for the alcohol option and $22 for the non-alcohol option—which include: seven unique breakfast items from local restaurants (pancake, donut, breakfast sandwich, bacon, homemade muffin, fruit, and granola bar).

“We are excited to be in another project with our longtime client, Rush Truck Centers,” said President of Geis Development Conrad Geis. “We strive to bring the best quality product to our clients and remain a trusted partner with each company.”

Despite the loss of their home, things would soon take a positive turn for the family on Oct. 18, when Mac was found hiding inside a wall of their house.

Lieutenant Kenneth “Ken” Larsen, a 21.5-year veteran of the Huntley Fire Protection District, passed away on Oct. 9 at the age of 54, after an arduous battle against occupational cancer.

“Firefighter cancer is a real thing we have been dealing with for years.

Upon arrival at the scene, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames had engulfed the rear end of the home. Heavy winds that day accelerated the fire’s intensity causing flames to spread quickly into the attic. Despite the situation being under control within 20 minutes, fire officials deemed the home uninhabitable.

Mosser alleges that on the afternoon of Oct. 12, Contreras struck a male victim with a knife in the torso area, which later caused that individual to die.

The ponies were discovered on a 30-acre property that was littered with horse skeleton remains. Not only was there no access to clean water or proper shelter for the ponies, HAHS Executive Director Cynthia Glensgard told My Huntley News that pregnant mares, foals, yearlings, and stallions were also crowded together with an alarming number of dogs who had reportedly eaten foals as the mares were birthing them.

“Almost three years ago, I started giving away pumpkins in honor of my dad who passed away.

D158 plans to highlight “meaningful inclusion” for individuals with disabilities by hosting several community events to provide a unique experience for students with sensory needs, celebrate individuals with disabilities and the businesses that support them, and develop a shared understanding of inclusion in the school community.

The proposed clear precast building, which would be constructed on Lot 5 of the Huntley Corporate Park-Phase 3, is intended to house offices, a research and development laboratory to assist in the production of both powdered and liquid food flavors, and product storage, for Silesia Flavors Inc.

The proposed train station would link Huntley to Chicago, Elgin, Belvidere, and Rockford, which could potentially boost local commerce and make the area more accessible for commuters.

According to Huntley Police Chief Linda Hooten, on July 15, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office and Boone County Animal Control Services responded to the Hammertime Unleashed Dog Park in Belvidere for the report of several dogs that had been abandoned there.