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Demolition of the old school house on Main Street in Huntley began Thursday, despite an eleventh hour plea to preserve the 142-year-old structure by Geri Rizzo of the Huntley Historic Preservation Commission at last week's board meeting.

Demolition begins at old school house in Huntley

Demolition of the old school house on Main Street in Huntley began Thursday, despite an eleventh-hour plea to preserve the 142-year-old structure. Geri Rizzo, of the Huntley Historic Preservation Commission,...
Huntley Village President Charles Sass takes the oath of office as administered by Village Clerk Rita McMahon.

Huntley officials sworn in

Four incumbents were sworn in as Village of Huntley officials Thursday night at the village board meeting. Trustees Rhonda Goldman and JR Westberg each have served as trustees since 2013....
Village Clerk Kimberly Tatu, right, administers the oath of office to newly elected trustee Deb Twenhafel in Burlington.

Burlington greets new trustee, parts with Reiser

Four Burlington Village Board members were sworn into office and one trustee said goodbye after 24 years of service. Village Clerk Kimberly Tatu administered the oath of office to newly...
Jennifer Chernak, center with flowers, is surrounded by family as she says goodbye in Huntley.

Huntley’s finance director retires

After 15 years as Huntley's director of finance and human resources, Jennifer Chernak has retired and was thanked by the Village Board. Village President Charles Sass said that when Chernak...
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Huntley starts upgrade of security technology

Huntley is ramping up its security technology as cameras in the municipal complex and related hardware and software are starting to cause problems, according to Village Manager David Johnson. "We...
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Huntley’s Suites on Main seeks facade grant

Lynn Klein and Lisa Rossow, owners of the Suites on Main building at 11810 E. Main Street in Huntley, have applied for a Facade Improvement Assistance Program Grant from the...
Morkes Chocolate Shop, with its outdoor seating under the red umbrellas, hopes to gain a liquor license before the warm weather hits.

Morkes Chocolate Shop seeks liquor license

What could be better than enjoying a few choice chocolates? How about chocolate and wine? Richard and Claudia Kendzior, owners of Morkes Chocolate Shop, on Main Street in Huntley, have...
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Produce stand may return to Burlington

Matt Klein is hoping to bring his produce farm stand to Main Street in Burlington this summer after a year's absence. Sagging sales caused Klein to drop the Burlington location...