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November 21, 2013

Community News

Huntley Community Radio seeks FM license

Allen Pollack has the perfect metaphor for Huntley Community Radio’s transition to live broadcasting: “It’s like that movie, ‘Field of Dreams.’ We’re hoping because we built it, [the license] will come.

Inter-township senior bus rides to end Nov. 30

Grafton Township supervisor Jim Kearns has announced the township’s bus service will stop giving rides to Rutland Township residents on Nov. 30.

Kreutzer Road construction concerns some N.7 residents

SUN CITY – Sun City and the Village of Huntley have so far avoided butting up closely against each other.

Grafton seeks help for funding senior bus

Sun City residents living in Rutland Township may face the possibility of losing access to the Grafton Township bus service if a funding solution is not found.

Alden and Centegra moving through village approval process

Huntley’s journey to become a major medical center has received two big boosts this summer from the Village of Huntley and a State of Illinois medical agency.

Sun City’s political groups react to concealed carry law

Illinois became the last state in the union to allow concealed carry of firearms, as the state General Assembly voted to override Gov. Pat Quinn’s amendatory veto of a concealed carry bill on July 9.

Growth plan for HHS includes expansion from within

About a decade ago, School District 158 officials were certain they would have to build a second high school. Enrollment at Huntley High School was soaring swiftly to more than 2,000 students.

Zoning requests granted for senior care facility near Sun City

A major slice of Huntley’s renewed growth is the development of new medical facilities concentrated near Sun City.

Will Huntley’s past be present in its future?

Regardless of their taste for espresso, many customers likely got a buzz upon seeing the northern wall of Huntley’s freshly opened Starbucks along Route 47.
There, set in against old barn wood ÂŹlikely of Wisconsin origin, hang historic pictures of Huntley.

Huntley’s young historical society looks to grow before finding new home

Membership is trumping museums these days in the fledgling Huntley Historical Society.

New Grafton officers pass budget at special meeting

Twenty-five days before Grafton Township’s first scheduled monthly meeting with its new officers, a special meeting was called on May 23 in the Grafton Township office on Vine Street in Huntley.

Kreutzer-ComEd power line dispute ends in home demoltion

The decade-long legal battle between the Kreutzer family of Huntley and Commonwealth Edison has ended. The final event was not in favor of the Kreutzer family.

Village manager gives answers, outlines Huntley’s future

Huntley Village Manager Dave Johnson spoke to the Current Events Club on May 14 to discuss Huntley’s long-term plans and address questions from the crowd.

Update: driver, people in Regency Pkwy. building unharmed

A driver crashed her car into a commercial building at 12173 Regency Parkway in Huntley around 8 a.m. this morning. No one was injured.

A kiss of hope for children fighting cancer

The life of Carter Kettner will be remembered in a 5K and special 2K “Superhero Run” on Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 12.

The debate over death

End-of-life planning is a struggle for many seniors because it involves decisions that pass through many channels. Family, doctors, and religion often play a role in shaping the discussion along with the individual’s own beliefs.

Election canvass reports shed light on senior voting

Election canvass reports for the April 9 elections were filed on April 23, giving a detailed picture of voting trends in the area.

‘Green and Clean’ scheduled this weekend

Though the weather outside has been dreary, it is still spring. And as this season comes around every year, it coincides with one major event: spring cleaning.

Following election, new faces prepare to take office

With voters having cast their ballots on April 9, local elections have come to a close and new officials are getting ready to take office.

Huntley post office likely to renew lease on Woodstock St.

Though recent talks among Huntley officials have hinted at plans for Huntley’s post office, postmaster Derek Strissel knows of nothing in the works.

Grafton’s financial woes could spell shutdown

Grafton Township is facing the potential of having to shut down by mid-April due to its continued financial difficulties.

Village business director sees more growth in Huntley’s future

Take a look at Huntley’s long-range comprehensive land use plan and imagine a future of change.

Sun City’s Sanders running unopposed to keep Rutland supervisor spot

For nearly four years, Sun City residents living in Kane County have been served by one of their own.

Kreutzer Road extension work to start this spring

One way to know a town is growing up (or at least expanding) is when it builds a bypass off a main artery to relieve growing congestion at a major intersection.

Village trustee candidates explain their plans for Huntley’s growth

Three spots are up for grabs on Huntley’s board of trustees, and there are four candidates looking for a seat.

Township donation controversy ends as money returned

The issue between N. 12 residents who mistakenly donated money to the wrong food pantry and Township Supervisor Linda Moore reached a conclusion on Feb. 14 at a Grafton Township Board meeting.