R.J. of Neighborhood 33 asks: A while back, you addressed a question about the assigning of numbers to the Sun City Neighborhoods. I have a follow-up question. What went into the naming of the streets here in Sun City and who made the choices?
Dear R.J., In addition to “streets,” our community has Boulevards, Lanes, Drives, Courts, Avenues, Roads, Ways, Trails, Circles, a Crossing, a Path, a Place, and a Loop. The process of street naming began with the developers, Del Webb and Pulte. They were responsible for proposing street names. Their proposed names were submitted to the Village of Huntley for review. This review typically includes input from the Police and Public Works Departments, as well as the Fire Protection District, to ensure that there are no duplications or similar names that may confuse emergency responders. The next step is review and approval by the United States Postal Service.
The history of the selection of most of the street names in Del Webb has been lost over the years; however, several names have local ties: Drendel Road is named after a local farmer and landowner. James Dhamer Road honors Jim Dhamer, a former Village President. Hemmer Road is named for the Hemmer family, who were local farmers and landowners. Kishwaukee Lane references a branch of the Kishawaukee River, which runs through our community.
Many neighborhoods enjoy a thematic series of names. Neighborhoods 4 and 8 have several State names, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Indiana, and, of course, Illinois! Neighborhoods 33 and 34 would be an arborist’s delight with names such as Hemlock, White Pine, and Cedar Crest. Mockingbird, Bluebird, Canary, and Meadowlark occupy Neighborhood 35. Spices and flowers adorn Neighborhood 36 with names like Saffron, Ginger, Lily, Lavender, and Daffodil. Neighborhood 37 takes on shades of red with Burgundy Way, Tawny Lane, and Scarlet Drive. Neighborhoods 10 and 10A are the places to cool down and get your feet wet with names such as Willow Creek, River Park, Spring Creek, Millbrook, Rock Springs, and Sweetwater Lane.
Go out and explore our wonderful community! Do your neighborhood streets have a theme?
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