Election makes O’Leary longest serving board president in SC history

SUN CITY – Dennis O’Leary thinks that thirty people attending Sun City board of directors meetings is a very good sign.

Catty Building may have future in Huntley

In Huntley these days, letters of interest apparently work better than requests for proposals when it comes to business development.

Plans move forward for possible Shepherd Premier Senior Living center

The healthcare expansion movement began in Huntley with Sun City in 1999. It was followed by Heritage Woods assisted living that later expanded into memory care.

It developed speed with the Deerpath of Huntley rehab place in Regency Square, and then Kinetic Physical Therapy near Village Green joined the parade. Then came the Huntley Springs hotel-like project for seniors that opened last month on Powers Road behind Culver’s. It hit a crescendo of development with Centegra Huntley Hospital, now called Northwestern Medicine, last year. Not to be outdone, the Alden independent and assisted living/memory care complex on Regency Parkway, also opened in 2017-18.

Board discusses waterfall repair, pickleball, 2020 CAM locations

Sun City’s board of directors met for the last time in 2019 on December 4, and took care of a lot of business in a two-hour meeting in Drendel Ballroom, Prairie Lodge.

What has led to such optimism in the Bears fortunes is the enthusiasm over a tremendous display of charity. The Chicago Bears Foundation has chosen Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans (MSHV) to receive a $100,000 grant as part of the Bears celebration of their 100th season.

Huntley Outlet land legal battle begins

The first skirmish in the village-landowners legal fight over the future of the Huntley Outlet mall site was held October 17. After more than an hour of animated conversation among lawyers representing the Village of Huntley and the Huntley Investment Group landowners, the result was expected: McHenry County Judge Kevin Costello denied the village’s request to quash the landowners lawsuit against the village.

Lupo case slowly moves forward [updated]

The criminal justice system continues to take its time and very deliberately determine the future of Jennifer Lupo, former member of the Sun City finance department.

Franks, McSweeney ask Tirio for ISBE election monitoring

A long-running series of voting snafus led McHenry County board chairman Jack Franks and state representative David McSweeney to ask Joe Tirio, the county clerk and recorder, to request election monitoring for the 2020 primary and general elections.

Vietnam veteran and hero honored by US Military

In every sense a hero, Bob “Doc” Adams of Winfield, Illinois will finally receive hero status from the U.S. Military.

CAM discusses assessment changes

On September 25, the Sun City Board of Directors voted tentatively to assess community residents with a larger bill for 2020, but only a very small one.

Huntley school district unveils groundbreaking initiative to energy saving costs

October 1 marked a momentous occasion for Huntley school district 158 (Huntley 158). After many months of deliberation, the much-anticipated solar panel installation project was approved for construction on three Huntley 158 campuses, celebrated through a small ceremony involving school and public officials.

Village revists possibility of hotel proposal

There may be a hotel in Huntley’s future after all. If a proposal now before the village board actually happens, it may bring a new roadway to the village along with it.

McHenry County forms Census committee

In the lead-up to the April 2020 Census, McHenry County is hosting a series of public meetings designed to educate citizens and ensure that the county’s population is accurately counted.

The Ad Hoc McHenry County Complete Count Committee is co-chaired by Michael Vijuk, a McHenry County board member for District 1, and Brian Sager, the Mayor of Woodstock.

Sun City election candidate forum debuts

The funniest thing happened in the Sun City election on Sept. 18 – a major board candidate forum was scheduled and a quiet little neighborhood chat broke out. The forum was set up for 4 p.m., and was adjourned by 2 p.m.

Huntley business growth status update

Business activity, new and old, continues to hum along with authority in Huntley.

Gathering data on new and existing businesses reveals more than a dozen changing locations in business parks, industrial sites, and commercial districts.

The Undercounted

Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager was every bit a coach at the McHenry County Administration Building where he urged his “team” to be the best county in the nation for the percentage of residents filling out the 2020 U.S. Census. Sager spoke to a group of local government leaders, business leaders, not-for-profit agencies and residents.

Lupo case moves to sentencing

Anybody remember Jennifer Lupo, former finance manager on the Sun City staff?

Many Sun Citians might have thought recently, that the Sun Day forgot her nearly four-year-old criminal court case in Kane County. That didn’t happen. This legal process has given the word, “finally” new meaning.

Philanthropic efforts run strong in local organization

Philanthropy lives in the hearts of people with generosity in their bloodstream. You’ll find philanthropic people with heart-warming examples of generosity across the country and in every community of McHenry County. Community foundations have philanthropy as their vision, connecting people who care with causes that matter.

CAM meeting smoothes into upcoming repairs

Some folks at Sun City might say the situation with the association’s board of directors these days is ideal.

The management of this beautiful, peaceful resort goes on quietly and efficiently while the residents enjoy their retirement, charter clubs, special interest groups, family visits, and some opt for their rocking chairs. The issues ought to be managed well in an active adult community, right?

Local farmer brings popular commodity to Huntley

During World War II in the 1940s, hemp was tough and provided American troops with stout rope and parachute cords. Domestic production of it was considered “patriotic.”

Today, hemp is in many products and markets that serve the economy. Bottom line: Hemp-growing has come to Huntley and Kane County.

But this story isn’t only about reviving a product, it‘s about a man with a strong connection to the history and building of Sun City. It’s about Tom Manning, and his roles in the community’s history. Tom was a Huntley-area concrete contractor and farmer when Del Webb Corp. came to Huntley and started building Sun City in the mid to late 1990s. Seeing an opportunity, Tom hooked his concrete company to Del Webb’s project to build the first Sun City outside America’s sun belt.