Huntley News

HUNTLEY – Although District 158's special education program has a “good base,” consultants suggested Thursday night that administrators rework its structure.

The friendly village with the country charm is more than just a slogan for Huntley residents and elected officials alike.

Thanks to a $45,000 grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, the Huntley Area Public Library has faster computers and better educational software for children.

Above the fireplace and behind a giant framed mirror that swings open for access is a large flat-panel TV and surround-sound system.

Following a four-month investigation by police, a 38-year-old northwest suburban man has been charged with the repeated sexual abuse of a young girl.

Educators in Huntley Unit District 158 got an earful from parents Thursday on what's working - and what's not - in the district's special education program.

These are not exactly the halcyon days for the Huntley Area Public Library. Facing a space crunch and the fallout from voters' rejection of a tax increase, library staff have been taking small measures to restrain costs.

HUNTLEY – Repeat domestic offenders, beware – the Huntley Police Department has its eye on you.

It's as American as baseball, hot dogs and apple pie. The All American Family Fun Day at the Farmer's market in Huntley promises something for everyone at its inaugural event.

HUNTLEY – Although one trustee said he wanted to end the “soap opera” revolving around Grafton Township's controversial town hall, the drama doesn't look as though it's going to come to a close anytime soon.

What a way to start a workday. Over the police scanner Friday came the ominous warning of a funnel cloud that was spotted west of Huntley.

HUNTLEY – Huntley took a big step toward its future Thursday night, as village trustees unanimously approved both potential transit site guidelines and a downtown revitalization plan.

Witnesses told police a man came into the Cash Store, 87 Clock Tower Plaza, and left with an undisclosed amount of money.

Watch out if you hit a pothole and hope for reimbursement for the damage it does to your car: If it's on the toll road and you're the first to report it to the Illinois State Toll Highway Authority, you're likely out of luck.

HUNTLEY – Some areas of Huntley have been hit recently by a string of graffiti and acts of vandalism.

If you find yourself walking along the path around Wildflower Lake in Sun City Huntley, you'd better watch your head.

When Hampshire's board voted last week to give about $3,5000 each to the buyers of newly ordered homes over the next 18 months, the village in effect was giving away other people's money.

The emerald ash borer beetle has invaded a rising number of ash trees in Hampshire, and the village is mounting a counterattack.

Measures to cut bus aides for preschoolers and Community Unit School District 300's current gifted program drew residents to Monday night's board of education meeting.

The Bien family of Huntley hasn't had many reasons to celebrate recently, but they had one last weekend.