“Our Chuck-A-Duck event, that happened was a total success," HHS Raider Nation sponsor Brad Aney said. "In total, we sold 850 ducks raising $4,250 for the Grafton Food Pantry and Andrew's Assist. I speak on behalf of all the Raider Nation leaders, when I thank the students at Huntley High School, as well as the Huntley community for supporting this amazing fundraiser."

The three HHS students worked together to launch a local health campaign focused on raising awareness of period poverty and improving access to menstrual education and products.

“Menstrual poverty is a huge health disparity in the U.S., but is, unfortunately, the most overlooked,” said Gopal in a press release statement.

According to a press release statement from D-158 Director of Communications and Public Engagement Denise Barr, the new strategic plan, “Huntley 2030: Building Tomorrow Together”, will be rooted in collaboration, and aims to reflect feedback, thoughts and ideas from all stakeholders — families, students, educators/staff, and community members.

According to the IPA, to meet the criteria for the award, principals must demonstrate a positive impact on education and advocacy for children; ensure the school climate is positive and reflects high staff and student morale; move actively to implement the goals and objects of the school; work collaboratively with teachers and other staff to improve the educational program and student achievement; and involve the community in the life of the school and use community resources for students.

Both the Huntley Police Department (HPD) and Kane County Sheriff's Office have issued press release statements ahead of the Feb. 9 Super Bowl LIX clash between Kansas City and Philadelphia.

“If your Super Bowl celebration involves alcohol or cannabis, plan for a safe ride home with a sober driver,” Huntley Police Department Deputy Chief Kevin Keane said in the HPD press release statement.

Visitors may be interested to view a Woly Mammoth tooth, a switchboard for a telephone company, baseball teams in McHenry County or maybe how residents handled the Great Depression. Information on all of those items and more can be found at the museum. It is located at 6422 Main St., Union. The MCHS Museum hosted a Saturday morning Hot Chocolate and History Day event Jan.

Staff, students, families, and community members are invited to attend the event at 10401 Vine Street in Huntley. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 5:15 p.m. After the ceremony, attendees will be able to tour the facility and learn about the new space.

They attended the monthly Chi-Town Sports Trivia Group, organized by Bill and Sue McMahon of Sun City. The Jan. 3 event at a library program room marked the group's one-year anniversary. Professional sports teams the Chicago Cubs, White Sox, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks were topics of questions that the teams answer, and a general Chicago sports category, with 30 questions in total. 

Udesen has reportedly served McHenry County for over 20 years as a sheriff’s deputy for the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office.

It made sense for the couple to open a new shop as Kathy describes herself as an adventurous cook, recreating favorite restaurant dishes and always opening the house for celebrations and family dinners. Additionally, Tom stated that he is so committed to his grill that his snow shoveling routine includes a cleaning path to it.

The blaze left many of the encampment’s residents without shelter or personal belongings. While the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation, it has spurred an extraordinary response from the local community.

Meanwhile, Maria Abordo and her niece Kim Povah, a Huntley High School student, sold wreaths, decorative pens, tumbler glows, and book markers and other items as Abordo's Custom Crafts.

Sarah Cobbler brought baked goods from sourdough she made including breads and various cookies of Grove Bakery. She has had the home bakery in her Fox River Grove residence since 2014.

The flooding arrived with little warning on the afternoon of Dec. 5, as frigid temperatures caused a water sprinkler system pipe to freeze and burst causing extensive damage to parts of the facility.

Fortunately, staff stated that there were no animals present in the room where the flooding occurred. While the many animals currently at the shelter are safe and dry, AHS faces a long road ahead as repairs to the damaged areas are looking to cost around 40-$50,000.

The local Wreaths Across America ceremony is one of about 4,600 across the U.S.”Live with Purpose” is its theme this year.

“We celebrate the mission to remember the fallen, honor those that serve and their families and teach the next generation the value of freedom,” Huntley Mayor Tim Hoeft said.

“Just come and learn to play, anyone can learn handbells,” Genesis Handbell Choir director Trish Wascher said.

The Genesis group is for beginning handbell players while the Whutechapel Bell choir, directed by Joel Ahrendt, is for more experienced handbell players. The groups also were scheduled to give a concert at weekly church services Dec.

On Dec. 11, Huntley High School's National Honor Society (NHS) brought carloads of supplies to the Grafton Food Pantry, 11481 Allison Court in Huntley.

Students were upbeat as they brought in boxes of items collected over the past two weeks. They were thrilled to assist in holiday spirit in their two hours on a frigid day.

“It's the best way to get into the Christmas mood,” Sun City resident Kathleen Rezendes said. She was present with Irene and Emory Myers and Sheila Klaratas.

A total of 27 ice sculptures were placed around the Town Square Dec. 14. The event, themed Holiday Animation, took place on a windy and chilly day, but the hundreds attending did not seem to mind.

Huntley is taking part in “Wreaths Across America”

Before (or instead of) the “Ice Sculpture Cocoa Crawl” as mentioned in my previous article, this “Wreathes Across America” event will: “honor local veterans in the Huntley Cemetery and St. Mary Cemetery with a fresh wreath at their grave.” Both events take place starting at noon on the 14th of December.

The Saturday fun began with contestants in the Christmas tree display putting the finishing touches on their entrants. It ended just past sundown when Santa Claus made his grand entrance, followed by Huntley Mayor Tim Hoeft flipping the switch for the Christas light display and then fireworks rounded out the day.

The group of downtown Huntley residents, Friends of Downtown Huntley, who reside on Second Street and Church Street, were hopfeul to get the most votes on their tree.

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