On the day of the incident, members of the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, the Fox Lake Police Department, the Spring Grove Police Department, the Richmond Police Department, and the Spring Grove Fire Department responded to a crash involving the North Chicago man, who was found on the roadway unconscious and not breathing.

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In a press conference, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain stated that on the day of the incident, deputies were alerted of a car hijacking that took place in Aurora. The vehicle, which was identified as a Honda Accord, was located using license plate readers that are located throughout the county.

9 a.m., library opens and registration begins.

11 a.m., Kona Ice, of McHenry County performs at the east parking lot.

11 a.m., Pan Chicago Steelband will perform songs of the Caribbean

3:30 p.m., 

According to a HPD press release, seat belts have proven to be life-saving in the event of a crash. Unfortunately, many still don't buckle up. Also, not wearing a seat belt is a habit that can be passed on to younger generations who follow the example set by their elders.

As previously reported in My Huntley News, on Nov. 30, 2021, Algonquin Police officers were dispatched to the 400 block of La Fox River Drive for a “well-being check” after a resident, Peter M. Almen, failed to show up to work that day.

Upon arrival at the residence, police officers attempted to contact Peter and his wife, Elvira “Ella,” however, no one came to answer the door.

Huntley District 158, along with the other selected school districts, are members of AASA's Learning 2025 Network, a group of more than 120 demonstration districts representing "forward-leaning, urban,  suburban, and rural school systems engaged in learning, networking and working together to help drive 'policy and ultimately improve student learning," according to the District 158 press release.

According to D158 Director of Communications and Public Relations Alex LeMoine, Lombard volunteered to fill the role after current D158 Superintendent Dr. Scott Rowe announced that he had accepted the position of superintendent in the Arlington Heights-based Northwest High School District 214.

During public comments, Chuck Ruth, whose family has called Huntley their home for six generations, came up to the podium to present McMahon a gift as a token of appreciation for her hard work on behalf of his family.

Ruth explained that he grew up around McMahon’s family during the time that Huntley was still largely considered a farm town.

According to Mosser, Heather was charged with the offense of child abduction, a Class 4 felony, back in July of 2017 after she allegedly abducted her then 9-year-old biological daughter, Kayla, which violated a 2012 court order that granted permanent custody to Kayla’s father, Ryan Iskerka.

The Red Raiders have won four out of their last five regular season contests, including a 26-7 victory over Streamwood for senior night.

A group of seven Huntley High School girls lacrosse players continued their interest in the sport through club and town teams reported for freshman season at Red Raider Stadium workouts four years ago. The contingent, Allie Ambrogio, Sophia Zion, Leah Hiller, Kilee Galgay, Ashley Garrard, Abby Reyes and Ashley Zolen participated in a walk-though with their parents and younger players holding up their sticks in salute.

The evening events included allowing the remaining current board members to say a few words to the departing trustees.

Trustee Ronda Goldman was the first to give her gratitude to the three former board members, which included highlighting how Leopold mentored her 10 years ago, an appreciation for Kittle’s detailed observations and due diligence, as well as complementing Kanakaris’ extensive knowledge of buildings.

According to authorities, the male subject had been struck by a train and was later identified as 49-year-old Douglas Johnson of Yorkville.

Johnson was transported to the Kane County Morgue where an external examination was performed on May 8. The preliminary cause of death was determined to be due to multiple injuries.

Bell has balanced his leadership role with an up-and-coming volleyball program, contributed to the track and field team as well as playing trombone in the band.

Bell plans to continue to be busy in college, as he will attend Northern Illinois University to study to become a teacher as his mom Mary and dad Adam Bell. He applied for and was awarded an Illinois High School Association Foundation $1,000 scholarship.

Upon the arrival of Fire Engine 1411 at the Hampshire Social (124 South State Street), fire department personnel noted that there was an odor of ammonia in the back area of the coffee shop. At 5:43 p.m., the whole building was immediately evacuated.

The Hampshire Fire Protection District stated that firefighters quickly made their way to the refrigerator/compressor room at Dreymiller & Kray, Inc.,

Authorities soon began an active search for the missing McHenry man and were further assisted on April 23 by the McHenry County Township Fire Protection District (MTFPD), the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, and the McHenry County Emergency Management Agency.

According to the agenda meeting packet, the proposed gas station would include a Which Wich sandwich restaurant and a standalone car wash. Kelley’s Market also expressed a desire to sell packaged beer and wine.

KDOT states that two highway maintainers were working along the 2200 block of Randall Road in Carpentersville when their dump truck with an attached Truck Mounted Attenuator (TMA) crash cushion device was struck from behind by a vehicle headed northbound on Randall Road.

The truck was in the work zone when the incident occurred.

Bittman, along with other April 4 election winners Gina Galligar, Laura Murray, Michael Thompson recited the oaths-of-office given by former Board President Tony Quagliano.

Bittman was elected over Quagliano by a 4-3 vote. Casting votes for Bittman were members Murray, Galligar, Thompson and Bittman. Quagliano's school board presidency bid was supported by members Sean Cratty, Paul Troy and Quagliano.

Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser and Illinois State Police (ISP) Director Brendan Kelley also indicted 73-year-old businessman and St. Charles resident Robert Gutierrez for his involvement in the scheme.

Hartwell is being charged with the following: theft by deception in the amount greater than $100,000, a Class 1 felony; seven counts of official misconduct, Class 3 felonies; six counts of wire fraud, Class 3 felonies; money laundering, a Class 3 felony; government employee misapplying funds, a Class 3 felony; and three counts of income tax fraud, Class 4 felonies.

According to Huntley Police, last week, the Huntley High School Resource Officer and administrative staff were notified of a racially insensitive video and threatening messages being shared with other students through social media.

The initial investigation revealed that the posts were originally sent earlier in the year by an individual, however, they were recirculated last week among students.