According to village staff, Ordinance (O)2023-06.28 provided the final PUD (Planned Unit Development) approval and a special use permit for the drive-through food service establishment. However, circumstances have changed as the lot’s owner, Amit Patel, is no longer moving forward with The Human Bean in that tenant space.

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.

Mosser alleges that on Dec. 7, at around 1 a.m., Elgin Police officers responded to French’s residence for a reported stabbing. Upon arrival at the scene, officers located the deceased body of DreAnna D.

Barr added that HHS was also recognized with the 2024 AP Access Award, which reflects a school’s commitment to encouraging low-income and underrepresented minority students to take AP courses.

According to Freese’s campaign website, she comes from a family of first responders and law enforcement, with her father having served as both a firefighter and a police officer.

Upon arrival at the scene, authorities discovered that the driver was unconscious.

The preliminary investigation shows that the vehicle, a Dodge Journey, was driven by Robert Skarbonkiewicz, 75, of the 200 block of E.

The decision, made at the Nov. 21 Village Board meeting, comes amid growing concerns over rider, motorist, and pedestrian safety and improper use of these increasingly popular modes of transportation.

That was the motto that Huntley's volleyball team's backers said collectively following a season which netted a fourth place IHSA Class 3A finish, the first such achievement since 1997-98.

There were hundreds of big standout moments in a 32-10 campaign which started in August and ended at Illinois State University's CEFCU Arena in Normal. Lockport Township's 25-12, 25-21 win over the Red Raiders concluded the HHS season Nov. 16. This followed a 2-0 loss to Benet Academy in the state semifinals, 25-15, 25-19.

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.

The HPD's Board of Commissioners approved the ballot request July 24 and there have been opportunities in the Plan to Play Huntley campaign for public input since. The final such session is 6:30 p.m., Oct. 29 at Cosman Theatre, 12015 Mill Street.

Early voting is underway prior to the November 5 general election.

For details on park projects which will be done if the referendum is approved by 50 percent of those casting ballots, visit www.huntleyparks.org/plantoplay.

“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.