According to the park district, the black-tie-themed event was intended for those 21 years of age and older. The night featured a DJ that played music from the 80s through today as well as included a cash bar and free Hors D’oeuvres for attendees to enjoy.

Those who attended the prom also got the opportunity to “keep the party going” at the post-prom party that took place at the Pinecrest Golf Club from 8:30 p.m.

Binger said the honor represents the work of many through the Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce and the village.

"The honor is not just an individual achievement but a recognition of the collective efforts of our community," Binger said.

The Elgin-based private Christian university stated that the award is the highest honor given to friends and supporters of Judson University, “who are not already alumni.”

Huntley is not the only area with a Rookies establishment. Karas also owns Rookies restaurants in Crystal Lake, Elgin, St. Charles, Geneva, Hoffman Estates, Roselle, and Ingleside.

Doors open for bidding at 6 p.m. and the event runs until 9 p.m. Raffle winners will be drawn about 8:45 p.m.

"The auction is our primary source of fundraising for spring," HHS Booster Club President Shannon Corso said. "Every ounce of funds raised will go directly back to our student athletes in one form or another."

Auction items that could draw interest, club officials said, include several "basket" prizes: golf course prizes for foursomes packages to six different area golf courses; reserved student parking spots; BBQ baskets; gym memberships; sporting events and museums; many baskets with gift cards to local establishments.

Charles Nordman, Director of Development Services, presented the revised plan for the property on the southeast corner of Route 47 and Huntley Crossings Drive just south of the Harris BMO building.

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Rowe informed the District 158 community members of his new appointment in a letter the next day. Rowe said the superintendent's position will not be an action item at the April 20 board of education meeting, it probably will be on the agenda at the May meetings.

Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital will join the Huntley Police Department for an event for community members from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., on April 22, at the hospital's Huntley campus, Medical Office Building No. 1, 10350 Haligus Road, Huntley.

The event aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible way to dispose of unused opioids and other prescription medications, while also educating the general public about the potential for misuse of medications.

"Our focus is on all of the new things to explore at the library and from home," HAPL Director of Marketing Doug Cataldo said. "We have recorded several of our patrons and partners telling us their stories about the library and we'll be sharing them that week."

HAPL patrons have been enjoying the library's expansion now a year old at its Ruth Road location.

"I contacted Huntley Area Public Library because they had a club before," Bhatt said. "They were having a renovation project and told me to contact them when it was done."

Bhatt did just that and because of his interest in chess, and some adult helpers, some 30 8-12 year olds matched moves on the chess board at the bi-monthly Chess Club Wednesday night meeting.

The EmergencyCommunications Center (ECC) is looking to add to its Public Safety Telecommunications staff.

"We're looking for someone over 18-years old, who will be able to handle a high-stress situations, independently as well as a team. We provide a 16-week course which gives a new hire all the skills they will need," SEECOM Executive Director Jason Kern said.

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Huntley Police Chief Robert Porter was the guest Bingo caller to start the event. Bingo is offered the first Tuesday of the month at Huntley Park District's cafeteria. This election day, “Coffee with a Cop” preceded the Bingo fun.

"We're very strong on community outreach and they generate a lot of positive feedback," Porter said. He was joined by Deputy Chief Amy Williams and Community Resource Officer Jerry Keepler.

Huntley police are partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies to step up enforcement efforts across the state, according to a Huntley Police Department press release.

Motorists can expect to see increased patrols and traffic safety enforcement zones throughout April.

Distracted driving is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle crashes on the roads.

The Irie Cup, their new tea shop located on Main St. in Huntley, is a place where the couple hopes to share their knowledge and love for tea and herbal blends born out of their family roots.

Both Joe and LaShanda grew up in families of Jamaican heritage, where tea and herbs were woven into the fabric of everyday life.

According to a March 24 MCDH news release, fatal and nonfatal overdoses have remained at higher than normal levels since a March 13 alert from the McHenry County Substance Abuse Coalition.

The alert advised that local law enforcement had reported overdoses that required high quantities of naloxone, a drug that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose and an increase in probable opioid related deaths between March 5 and 14.

"He was walking his bike along Route 62," Lanute said. "I offered to give him a ride home, but he declined since he was so close."

Lanute told the Bruce he would work on helping with his bike situation and the bicyclist was grateful for that.

The 5K event's route will be start at Coral Street, going north on Church Street; east on Algonquin Road; south on Haligus Road; west on Main Street back to the Huntley Town Square.

Margaret Donahue is a legend in the Cubs front office history, as she was a club employee and executive from 1919 through 1958 seasons. As March is also Women's History Month, Huntley Area Public Library patrons may read all about her pioneer days in Major League Baseball management at a local history display.

Students in a PLTW class had a chance to view engineering in action, while visiting an airplane hangar's operation at O'Hare International Airport.

"Danato Giuseffe, an HHS parent, is an American Airlines employee in Tech Ops and manages the hangars for AA at O'Hare," PLTW instructor Amanda Henk explained.