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.

Last year at this time, my husband and I were feeling overwhelmed. We were over-scheduled, tired, and worried about money. From our conversations surrounding these problems, a theme emerged: we were getting lax. Undisciplined. We knew what we needed to do, but we weren’t bringing our A game.

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.

The theme for National Library Sign-Up Month is “Creative Minds: Discover the Endless Opportunities of Creativity,” which aims to explore all the ways individuals can be creative through STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) based programs and services that are available with a HAPL card.

The official launch of the HAPL recording studio is the main highlight of the library’s campaign this month and is designed to empower the community’s creativity by providing professional-grade equipment and software for all levels of creators-from budding podcasters to experienced musicians.

The completion of the bridge marks a significant achievement in engineering and public policy, as the structure will be toll-free for all users thanks to the bipartisan efforts of several state government officials and grants.

Fellow former Honey Bears cheerleader Patti Gramarossa joined Holdapfel to make the practice more of a reunion for the Bears' former ambassadors.

“It's a sisterhood,” Gramarossa said.

One Gators cheerleader, Mackenzie Kirkpatrick, answered correctly when the Honey Bears' era took place, the 1977-85 seasons.

“I hope they bring them back – that's my life's goal, to be a Honey Bear,” Kirkpatrick, a junior, said.