For those wondering why the light is so important, it is because high structures such as water towers are meant to have a light displayed on top to alert low-flying aircraft of its presence in the area.

Huntley’s Assistant Director of Public Works and Engineering, Jason Irvin, told My Huntley News that the light on top of the Main Street water tower was damaged while Verizon Wireless crews were working on their equipment in that location.

According to the association, on Nov. 7, members completed a formal “Vote of No Confidence” which passed overwhelmingly and detailed the association’s lack of confidence in Elgin Police Chief Ana Lalley and her command staff that include Deputy Chief Adam Schuessler, Commander Kevin Senne, Commander David Lesko, and Commander Steven Bianchi.

One of them is Parker Schuring, whose baseball career started as a power hitter in his youngest days but has a different role now.

“I was a home run hitter,” Schuring said. “But then I injured my left shoulder and decided to become a pitcher.”

Schuring and his Red Raiders teammates will prepare soon in workouts then the senior season will beckon.

According to a press release, Haberthur is currently serving as the district’s director of natural resource management and will formally assume his executive director duties on Dec. 1.

The Forest Preserve District began its search for a replacement executive director back in September after current Executive Director Monica Meyers announced her plans for retirement at the end of 2022.

The interesting color given off by these streetlights isn’t on purpose, however, and it’s not just Huntley that has had this phenomenon overtake its lights.

Various surrounding villages and towns have also reported their own fair share of what once were white LED streetlights, turning purple after a few months.

According to some experts, this happens due to a filter failure which causes the normally white-hued lights to turn purple over time after being exposed to certain environmental conditions.

According to the Huntley Police Department, Zoellick was killed in action during the Korean War when he was only 18 years old.

For some background, in the late 1950s, Zoellick served as a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 9th Infantry Regiment, and the 2nd Infantry Division of the U.S.

The accident happened on Empire Road between Burlington Road and Route 47.

According to a press release from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, four individuals were riding inside the SUV when it slammed into the back of a school bus that was transporting students from Lily Lake Grade School (5N720 Route 47, Maple Park).

The champion Red Raiders concluded the three-mile course at Lake Park East Campus in Roselle with 111 points to runner-up St. Charles East’s 134. Three boys runners, Tommy Nitz, Ty Rasmussen and Zach Zuzzio, qualified as individuals for the IHSA Class 3A state meet Nov.

The arrival of the hotel, which was made possible by President and owner of Woodstock Hotel, Inc., Henry Patel, has been a welcomed addition to the Huntley community.

According to the Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce, Hampton Inn has been a convenient location for guests attending weddings at the nearby Lincoln Farmstead and Goebbert’s Farm.

According to Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser, on the morning of Aug. 22, 2020, Jarvis was a passenger in a white sedan that was traveling south on Route 31 (North State Street) in Elgin.

At the same time, a light blue Mini Cooper was also traveling in the same direction.

According to Northwestern Medicine, unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse, and overdose.

The hospital will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day by hosting eight collection sites from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

“National Prescription Drug Take Back Day provides an opportunity for our community to join together to help reduce prescription drug abuse,” said Shawn McGhee-Paratore, PharmD and director of pharmacy at Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital.

According to the district, Melendy has been a valued member of the BOE since being appointed back in 2016.

During her time on the board, Melendy has continuously worked to put students of D158 first while also advocating for innovation and growth across the school district.

On Sept. 29, officers were dispatched to the area of S. Channing Street and Fulton Street after the student reported that the Hispanic male was following her in his vehicle and was attempting to speak to her.

The young female continued to walk away from the subject, however, at some point, the Hispanic male exited his vehicle and grabbed the student’s arm.

The recognition ceremony will take place at the middle school, with all D158 area veterans and their spouses invited to attend.

The event is expected to begin with breakfast served in the school’s cafeteria at 8 a.m., which will be served by students of Marlowe’s Service Club from 8:15 a.m.

Heuck was a long-time educator and physical education department chair at the district, who unfortunately lost her battle with breast cancer last fall.

Through fundraising efforts during October, Huntley Community School District 158 (D158) will be working to raise money to benefit a scholarship in Heuck’s name.

According to the district, the scholarship will be awarded by the Education Foundation and will be given to an HHS student who shows an interest in the field of education.

Upon arrival, authorities located a suspect vehicle fleeing the area, which resulted in a brief pursuit. The suspect vehicle became disabled after having crashed on Burma Road south of West Grant Highway.

Following the crash, the suspects were able to flee the scene of the accident.

According to the district’s Director of Communications and Public Relations Alex LeMoine, Patel collaborated with D158 Superintendent Scott Rowe back in June after she inquired about laptops that the school district may be able to donate.

Registered participants who are McHenry County residents may drop off passenger size and light truck size tires from 9 a.m. to noon on Oct. 22 at the McHenry County Division of Transportation, 16111 Nelson Road in Woodstock. The tires will be recycled by Liberty Tire Recycling.

The following event restrictions apply:

Misdemeanors under the bill would also include possession of fewer than five grams of cocaine, less than five pills of most schedule III substances such as Xanax and Valium, and less than 40 pills of oxycodone and similar painkillers.

Under the current law, individuals charged with these Class 4 felonies face up to a one-to-four-year prison sentence.

The company is looking to hire 150,000 employees total throughout the U.S., with Amazon stating that it has invested nearly $1 billion in payments over the next year to bring the average starting pay within the company to more than $19 per hour.

Unfortunately for Huntley residents, this will not include hiring for the 630,000-square foot Amazon receive center that has been in the works on property located on 41W368 Freeman Road, since 2021.

Except for skin cancers, breast cancer is the most common form of cancer in women. However, breast cancer can be successfully treated if it is detected while in its earlier stages. Routine mammograms and breast exams can detect cancer early and provide women with better treatment options and results.