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Harvard advances backyard chickens ordinance by 6-2 vote, plans public hearing
The Harvard City Council has voted to send a backyard chicken ordinance proposal to the zoning and planning committee for a public hearing – the next step for potentially allowing residents to have backyard chickens. The council voted 6-2 in favor of advancing the backyard chicken proposal this week, with Aldermen John Lavallee and Daniel Carncross opposing the measure.
New gas station and Which Wich sandwich shop headed to Huntley
Huntley's new development at the intersection of Route 47 and Noah Avenue includes a Which Wich, whose Crystal Lake location is shown here. Shaw Media By Bill Freskos Shaw Local News Network Updated 10/25/2023 11:26 AM Huntley village officials recently approved a new development, which includes construction of a gas station, a Which Wich sandwich shop and a stand-alone car wash, on the north side of town at the intersection of Route 47 and Noah Avenue.
New gas station and Which Wich sandwich shop headed to Huntley
The construction of a gas station, a Which Wich sandwich shop and a standalone car wash on the north side of Huntley has received unanimous approval from the Village Board. Situated at the intersection of Route 47 and Noah Avenue, this project is set to address the long-standing lack of a gas station north of Main Street, making it inconvenient for residents to access fuel and other amenities.
Jacobs looks forward to Class 7A playoffs after win over Crystal Lake South
CRYSTAL LAKE – Crystal Lake South started fast with a 90-yard kickoff return touchwdown on the first play of the game, but it was pretty much all Jacobs after that. The Golden Eagles scored the game’s next 35 points and cruised to a 42-20 Fox Valley Conference victory Friday night at Ken Bruhn Field, notching their fifth consecutive win heading into the playoffs..
Scaled-back housing development proposed for Huntley’s Regency Square: ‘Definitely a different plan’
A proposal to develop a new residential area at Regency Square prompted discussion and feedback Oct. 12 at a Huntley Village Board meeting. Specifically, the proposal is to build 186 townhouses and 40 ranch-style ranch-style duplex homes at the southwest corner Princeton Drive and Charles H. Sass Parkway, formerly Kreutzer Drive. Larger residential proposals have previously been considered for the site.
McHenry County Conservation’s bison reintroduction project considered a success
Over the past year and a half, the McHenry County Conservation District has successfully reintroduced bison to prairies in the county, a project that has been long-awaited by district officials. Brenna Ness, an agricultural ecologist with the McHenry County Conservation District, said officials were interested in integrating bison into its grassland management strategy for decades. It wasn’t until 2021, however, that everything aligned to have the opportunity to implement the project.
Fire leaves Woodstock home uninhabitable, causes $750K in damages
No one was injured in a fire that left a Woodstock home uninhabitable and caused an estimated $750,000 in damages on Friday, the Woodstock Fire Protection District said. Crews were dispatched at 3:42 p.m. to the 100 block of North Shannon Drive after receiving multiple 911 calls for the fire. A neighbor, who initially spotted heavy smoke, alerted authorities immediately, according to a news release.
Cary residents, District 26 voice concerns on proposed TIF district
Cary residents and business owners showed up in numbers this week to express their concerns with what the latest proposed TIF district could mean for their homes and organizations. This public hearing held on Tuesday was one of the final meetings in a process that has spanned over a year now. When asked repeatedly, the village board held a firm stance that there are no plans to tear down any homes or businesses.
Cary to hold hearing on downtown TIF district
Cary’s downtown hasn’t seen much new significant development over the years and 43% of structures within the downtown area are more than a century old, Cary Development Director Brian Simmons said. That’s why village officials say the Village Board should create a special taxing district, known as a tax-increment financing district, or TIF. Money earmarked by the TIF district could be used to address aging infrastructure in the area, according to village documents.
Leonetta Rizzi earns Distinguished Service Award for collaboration with Crystal Lake District 47
Leonetta Rizzi, executive director of the McHenry County Mental Health Board, received the 2023 Distinguished Service Award from the Illinois Chapter of the National School Public Relations Association. Rizzi has been executive director of the mental health board since 2022. Before this role, she spent years in management in the nonprofit sector in various roles, as well as in corporate health care, strategic planning and governance.
Tornado reported to have touched down in Huntley, NWS says
Alyce Donoho spent much of Thursday cleaning up her yard in Huntley after Wednesday’s storm barreled through damaging her gazebo, vegetable garden, roof and lights her husband Earl had just strung hours earlier. “In one blink of an eye things can change,” said Donoho, who has lived in her townhome in the 11000 block of Douglas Avenue since 1996.
Estate of Edward Kattner donates $35,000 to MCC’s Fire Science Program
Edward “Ed” Kattner, a longtime active member of the community, retired as fire chief of the Spring Grove Volunteer Fire Department. He followed in his grandfather’s and father’s footsteps by becoming a member of the Burton-Richmond (later named Spring Grove) Volunteer Fire Department in 1968. He later served as chief from 1977 to 1993. He died Dec. 9, 2022, in Woodstock.
Union Heritage Fair this weekend at McHenry County Historical Society
The 36th annual Union Heritage Fair will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday hosted at the McHenry County Historical Society, 622 Main St. For 60 years, the McHenry County Historical Society has preserved a collection of educational and entertaining exhibits, fair officials said. Featuring historical artifacts dating back to the 1800s, the museum attracts thousands of visitors each year with a variety of events. This Sunday, it will again host the Union Heritage Fair.
Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall coming to McHenry County
The Vietnam Traveling Memorial Wall, “The Wall That Heals,” will be coming to McHenry from July 13 to 17. It has been almost 10 years since the wall’s last visit to McHenry County. The wall is a three-fifths-scale replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington, D.C., stanidng 6 feet tall at the center and covering almost 300 feet from end to end. The traveling memorial is a reminder of the sacrifices the U.S. made during the Vietnam War.
5 things to do in McHenry County: Festivals, fireworks and a motorcycle run
1. Lakefest in Island Lake: runs July 7 to 9. This annual festival features live music, food and drinks and a carnival at Water Tower Park. The dates and time for the festival are: • Friday, July 7 - 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. • Saturday, July 8 - noon to 11 p.m. • Sunday, July 9 - noon to 5 p.m. Admissionis free. Live music starts at 8 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Saturday. For unlimited rides at the carnival, you can buy a $25 wristband for 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.
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