“Chief Hooten is committed to the highest of integrity and professionalism. She is keenly aware of the importance of community partnerships in fulfilling the mission of the Huntley Police Department.

The fire engulfed a single-story residence belonging to Susan Bauer, who reported on her experience in a Facebook post. While the cause of the blaze is still under investigation, neighbors reported that the fire may have been caused by electrical issues.

According to Village President Tim Hoeft, Porter has been a cornerstone of the Huntley Police Department, known for his unwavering commitment to public safety and his compassionate approach to ensuring all department members received training and had access to the latest equipment and technology needed for their tasks and responsibilities.

“This will be the last Huntley Memorial Day parade,” Post 673 Commander-elect Mike Stojak told the crowd gathered at the Huntley Gazebo. “I am here again to bring realization to the meaning of Memorial Day. It is not a day of celebration, rather a day to remember those who have given their lives in defense of the freedoms of this great country.”

According to a Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce press release, there were many public officials and residents who attended the event, including representatives from the Huntley Village Board of Trustees, the Huntley Park District Board and park staff.

Coach's Park is a tribute to the many dedicated coaches who have generously dedicated their time and experience in the community.

Despite giving ribbon-cutting ceremony attendees a sneak peek of its facility, Huntley’s newest restaurant, located at 12860 Route 47, did not officially open for business until May 22.

According to a press release, franchise owners Madison Burroughs and Mark Michalak stated that they would hold a grand opening and fundraiser from May 22 to May 26 to support Huntley area schools.

The replica, named “The Wall That Heals,” began its procession journey at the Harley-Davidson dealership located at 2235 S Eastwood Drive in Woodstock. According to a press release from the Huntley Police Department, the escort traveled south on Route 47 before turning east onto Algonquin Road.

The ISAWWA Water Ambassador Program was created to increase public perception, knowledge, and consumer education of the water industry, according to village staff. Participating water agencies accomplish the program goals each year by communicating educational articles and graphics to their customers through their websites, social media channels, and publications.

Surjan will serve as the new principal for Conley Elementary School, replacing current principal Anna Hoyou, who will be taking on a new role in the learning and innovation department as a director of curriculum and instruction at the D158 office.

Kenneally further elaborated that his concerns stemmed from the 2019 murder of five-year-old Andrew “AJ” Freund, who was beaten to death by his “opioid-addicted mother.”

“One of the only reasons he made it to five years old is because of the law requiring DCFS (Department of Children and Family Services) to inform the state’s attorney’s office (“SAO”) when children are born drug positive,” Kenneally said in a press release statement.

The project will involve pressure washing and sealing the tongue and groove pine on the ceiling. All other wood components will be primed and painted after all loose paint is removed and any rotted wood is replaced.

Village staff state that the gazebo’s concrete floor and steps are beginning to wear with cracking and pitting in certain locations.

“I will leave the office at the end of my term, Nov. 30, 2024,” stated Kenneally. “I love the job and will carry with me an abiding sense of gratitude for having had the opportunity to represent the wonderful people of McHenry County.”

According to the district’s Director of Communications and Public Engagement Denise Barr, Castans has an extensive background in athletics, coaching, and educational leadership. Additionally, she brings along a wealth of experience and a passion for students that will help her succeed in her new position.

Castans has spent her entire career at D158, starting as a physical education teacher at Marlowe Middle School in 2009 until 2017.

The two Jimmy John’s restaurants in Huntley (9704 Route 47 and 12260 Princeton Drive) are currently offering this limited-time promotion that includes a hand-sliced smoked ham and provolone cheese sandwich topped with jalapeño ranch, crispy jalapeños, pickles, oregano-basil seasoning, lettuce, tomato, and mayo.

Not long after, authorities made contact with Diego Sandoval, 25, who was driving a vehicle that matched the description of a car that was said to have been involved in the gunfire events.

This year, however, northern Illinois can expect to see the emergence of Brood XIII, the brood with the reputation for being the largest emergence for periodical cicadas in the state. Additionally, Brood XIII and XIX will be emerging throughout much of Illinois at the same time.

According to Ken Johnson, a horticulture educator with the University of Illinois Extension program, the emergence of two periodical cicada broods will be the first time this has happened since 1803, and will not happen again until 2245.

The theme for this year is “The Library is Your Literary Canvas,” which will allow residents to get creative and help design a new library card. Beginning on April 7, HAPL will have design forms available at all library service desks. Patrons can also download an online version of the form from the library’s website at https://www.huntleylibrary.org/nlw2024.