Friday, October 12, 2012
Kane County State's Attorney's office authorizes felony charges against suspect in car hijacking involving a cab driver.
A 31-year-old Rockford man is charged with numerous felonies in Thursday’s car hijacking at Huntley Prime Outlet Mall, Huntley police said. Christopher L. Mackey, of 1306 North Horace Avenue, is charged with vehicular hijacking, a Class 1 felony, robbery, a Class 2 felony and aggravated battery, a Class 3 felony, police said. He was being transported to the Kane County jail. Mackey was at bond call early Friday. Winnebago County Sheriff's Deputies took Mackey into custody in Rockford around 8 p.m. Thursday after authorities developed information about his whereabouts following the hijacking in Huntley. According to reports, a cab driver picked up a man in Hoffman Estates for a ride to Rockford, but the man asked him to stop at the Prime …
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Offender flees to Rockford where he eludes police.
An unknown offender struck a cab driver in the neck with an object and stole his cab along with cash Wednesday morning, police said. The cab driver told police he picked up a fare in Hoffman Estates and was on the way to Rockford when the offender asked him to stop at Prime Outlet Mall, 11800 Factory Shops Boulevard, round 9:26 a.m., according to reports. After the cab driver pulled into the north end of the parking lot, the offender struck him, pushed him out of the cab and fled, police said. The victim suffered puncture wounds to his neck and was transported to Sherman Hospital in Elgin, police said. Huntley police alerted area police agencies through the Illinois State Police Emergency Radio Network. Police were able to find the cab …
Sixth year winds down following a successful season that drew new customers, organizer says.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
The Huntley Farmers Market is ending its sixth season, which saw the market grow steadily as vendors dealt with Mother Nature. Huntley Farmers Market is holding Fall Harvest Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13 at its regular location on Coral Street. Fall produce, like squash, winter potatoes, and pumpkins, are available now. One of the market’s newest vendors, Royal Oak Orchard in Harvard, has been bringing a variety of apples, sauces, apple fritters and apple cider donuts, said Barb Read, the market’s manager. The day’s events include a craft fair, free kids activities like pumpkin decorating, a live cooking demonstration where people can learn how to make meals in 10 minutes and free entertainment with local musician Andrew …
Blotter reports include written citations against five Huntley juveniles.
Huntley police release reports from Oct. 1 to Oct. 7:
Pet resort holds a special fundraiser for Breast Cancer Awareness month.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012
Pets can sport pink hair extensions and pink collar bows in support of Breast Cancer Awareness through Kountry Pet Resort and Training Center’s October fundraiser benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure. “We wanted to support breast cancer awareness month and thought what a fun idea to put a pink extension in a pet’s hair or add a pink bow to a pet’s collar” said Kirsten Roberts, GM of Kountry Pet Resort & Training Center in Elgin. It serves the entire area including McHenry County. “Pets are able to show their support for a great cause. It’s been a huge success in the first week; we are so thrilled and hope it continues we are excited to see how much is raised.” Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women between ages 40 and …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Huntley sets its trick-or-treat hours. But how can parents "Tame the Candy Monster" this Halloween?
Halloween is all about the candy and costumes, right? Children in Huntley can collect their booty of candy from 4 to 7 p.m. on Halloween, Oct. 31 throughout the village’s neighborhoods. But what do you do with the bountiful amounts of Reese’s peanut butter cups, Three Musketeers and Twix? While parents are happy to accompany their children trick-or-treating in their favorite ghost, goblin, princess or superhero costume, all that candy can get in the way of a healthy diet if it isn't monitored, according to the Toby Smithson, RD, LDN, CDE Community Dietitian with the Lake County Health Department. Smithson is advising parents to utilize some helpful tips to avoid over-consumption of goodies, while allowing kids to enjoy the holiday in the…
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Grafton Food Pantry announces new location and merger with Faith Community Food Pantry in Huntley.
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Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Grafton Food Pantry has a new home, just in time for its busy season. “We are very excited to be moving to a larger facility that will enable us to continue to provide quality services to our clients in a more spacious setting,” said Harriet Ford, board member and spokesman. The move is tentatively scheduled for mid-November. Ford hopes the pantry is settled in its new location in time for the holidays. Grafton Food Pantry’s new address will be 11481 Allison Court, Huntley. The phone number is 847- 495-0922. “We are literally moving just around the corner from our current Kruetzer Road/Smith Drive location,” she said. “We want to thank the many community members for their assistance during our search and their commitment to help us make …
Food pantry readies for move, seeks donations and items to use at its new home.
Grafton Food Pantry board member Harriet Ford has had a busy few months and it’s about to get even more hectic. In August, the food pantry was notified that the building it currently leases in a Huntley was sold and it would have to move. The pantry spent the last few months searching for a new location. A deal came through over the weekend. Grafton Food Pantry’s new address will be 11481 Allison Court, Huntley. The phone number is 847-495-0922. “We’ve been looking for a couple of months, it finally happened,” Ford said. “Now we’ve got a lot to do in a short period of time.” The pantry hopes to be in its new location by mid-November. Right now, “we are in the cleaning and planning stage,” she said. “We are just so excited about the fact …
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10:22 pm on Saturday, October 13, 2012
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