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July 13, 2017

Community News

Route 47 corridor continues expansion

Huntley’s Route 47 corridor continues to be a popular place for developers and businesses.

Two projects – a Panera Bread restaurant and a luxury senior apartments facility – are in various stages of review by village officials.

New policies affect which positions CAM Board members can hold

At the Sun City Association board workshop on May 10, the agenda topics were concealed weapon carry rules, election candidate guidelines, tennis courts resurfacing, and Wildflower Lake’s shoreline.

Relay for Life offers historic sports memorabilla raffle to raise money

Cancer doesn’t sleep. Likewise, at the annual Relay For Life event, set for the Huntley Park District on June 3 and 4, participants will walk throughout the evening and into the morning to raise money and awareness about a disease that has touched so many Americans, including many in the Huntley and Marengo areas.

Prairie Lodge updates slated for 2017

Several areas in Sun City’s Prairie Lodge are being remodeled or updated this year, but residents probably are most interested in three of them.

Volunteers needed for Grafton Food Pantry event

Grafton Food Pantry is in need of volunteers for Saturday, May 13, from 1-4 p.m. at the Huntley Park District to help sort and box food collected in the United States Post Service 25th Annual Stamp Out Hunger effort….Making a Difference “One Bag at a Time.” 

Trump budget cuts may eat up local Meal on Wheels funding

On November 8, 2016 and March 16, 2017, a lot of things changed for one of America’s most successful welfare programs – Meals on Wheels.

Sun City Model Railroad Club open house

The Sun City Model Train Club will be hosting its annual Spring Open House on Sunday May 21, 2017 from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. The G scale members (Garden Scale) are in the final stages of taking back their layout from the squirrels and chipmunks and making final repairs to their buildings and structures.

The race for Rutland results

Amid the confusion and controversy in the 2017 Rutland Township election, one positive thing stands out – public interest in the township’s activities is at an all-time high.

Nearly 7,000 voters came to the township’s election precincts on April 4 and cast ballots. That’s the highest vote total among the 16 Kane County Townships, and a record turnout for Rutland.

New details emerge over March car crash

The law enforcement involvement in the March 4 car crash on Honeysuckle Drive in Sun City has been resolved, but another part remains in limbo.

Bytnar letter may have played role in Rutland election results

About a decade ago, Steve Bytnar led an effort to form the Property Tax Action Group (PTAG) as a watchdog and educational group in the Sun City area. It was devoted to monitoring property tax assessments on Sun City homes and educating residents about how the state’s property tax system works.

Avian invasion

When Del Webb Corp. dotted their Sun City landscape with ponds, golf water hazards, and detention ponds in the late ’90s, there was probably an expectation that at least a few Canadian Geese would be attracted to Huntley.

Board refocuses maintenance goals

After a year of major outdoor maintenance projects in 2016, the Sun City board of directors is focusing elsewhere this year.

Outlet mall finally comes to an end

Huntley mayor Charlie Sass is finally getting his wish.

Huntley schools collect Box Tops for the arts

Among the innovative new ways to motivate and educate young people are the Artist-in-Residence appearances at public schools. Celebrity artists come to the school to spend several days interacting with students in workshops, assemblies, and public concerts.

Rutland Township board candidates make their final pitch to voters

Seven candidates for the Rutland Township board of trustees came to Sun City’s Drendel Ballroom on Mar. 29.  It was their last chance to communicate with local voters before the Apr. 4 township election.

Rutland Round-up

Amid the din and confusion in Rutland Township in recent years, some silver linings have emerged.

Kent is a “perfect fit” for Sun City

Remember the Hollywood movie, “The Perfect Storm?” It was the fictional story of an ocean storm that turned into a disaster for a group of fishermen.

McHenry County Gardenfest back in bloom

Spring has sprung, and the grass has riz’!

Village of Huntley warns about IRS Scams

This time of year, our thoughts turn to spring and the fun of filing our taxes. Ok, so filing taxes is not fun. Unfortunately, some criminals prey on the stress and anxiety of tax season with IRS and tax related scams.

Village entertains idea of hotel development

In the past 18 years, the Village of Huntley has expanded its business and industrial base in many ways – foreign-owned and domestic manufacturing and warehousing facilities, shopping centers, restaurants and boutiques, educational facilities, medical and healthcare centers, banks, and a Walmart. And of course, the Midwest’s largest active adult community, Sun City.

Potential retail development edges closer to Sun City borders

Additional details of a proposed large retail development immediately south of two Sun City neighborhoods are starting to emerge.

Rutland controversy continues to simmer

Acrimony and controversies continue to dominate Rutland Township.

Most of it involves township finances, accounting, and financial reporting practices. The factionalized board manages to carry out most functions in spite of, rather than because of, the differences among the elected officials.

Huntley construction projects get the green light

Three Village of Huntley construction projects for 2017 will be especially significant for Sun City residents.

Disconnect in Rutland heats up elections

In Rutland Township, the challenges and controversies seem endless.

2017 focuses on interior renovations for Sun City

In 2016, Sun City officials focused their maintenance efforts on exterior facilities – Prairie Lodge’s rear waterfall, Wildflower Lake and Park, and the retaining wall near Meadow View Lodge’s main entrance.

Rutland controversy comes to a close

On December 30, Margaret Sanders, an 18-year Sun Citian, was charged with violating a state election regulation about her nominating petition for public office.