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May 8, 2014

Mason Souza

Book brings memories of Christian activist group to life

During the 1950s, there was no shortage of work to be done by the Young Christian Workers, an international group dedicated to social justice. Embedded in conflict with Korea not long after the end of WWII, the U.S. faced challenges within its own borders as the makeup of its cities changed, further fanning the flames of racial tension.

Elgin Co-op hopes ‘Feast-ival’ inspires food discussions

A film series focused on food is underway in Elgin that asks viewers to consider what food goes through before arriving on shelves, tables, or in a mouth.

Primary sees turf facility turned down

Perhaps the item on the 2014 primary ballot with the biggest local impact for Sun Citians and Huntley residents at large was a referendum posed by the Huntley Park Dis­trict. The referendum, which asked residents if they approved of new bonds totaling $18.75 million for the construction of a new indoor turf facility, was struck down by voters, 70 percent of whom voted “no.”

Vote could bring $10,000 to senior transportation program

A vote to continue funding the Village of Huntley’s Senior Transportation Program will be brought before the Village Board at its March 27 meeting.

An AARP invitation 27 years early, but flattering still

When I received an AARP membership offer in the mail last week, it triggered many feelings.

Senate candidates square off in primary forum

Republican Senate candidates Jim Oberweis and Doug Truax met in Drendel Ballroom on March 4 for a debate on issues and a chance to portray themselves as the best candidate to emerge from the primaries to challenge the incumbent Sen. Dick Durbin.

Huntley senior transportation to continue if funds renewed

The Village of Huntley’s Senior Transportation program is forecasted to run out of funds on April 25, based on current costs and funding. The program began last November, the same month Grafton Township stopped serving residents of Rutland and Hampshire Townships on its senior bus.

Operation Warrior Wishes tells their mission to Edgewater vets

Coming off a grueling but thrilling tour of all 32 NFL stadiums in 17 weeks and having returned from a trip to Super Bowl XLVIII, Craig Steichen and his son Matt had plenty of stories to tell.

Huntley’s vision for downtown grows clearer

Revised $2.1 million plan focuses on traffic flow, parking, beautification

Smoothie shop, food pantry blend efforts to help those in need

Customers at Tropical Smoothie Cafe in Huntley will soon be feeding more mouths than just their own.
Starting March 1, the restaurant will pool all of its profits for each month into vouchers given to the Grafton Food Pantry. Pantry clients can redeem vouchers for free meals and smoothies.

Personal touch suffers as robots conquer rental industry

It’s been at least three years since I’ve used it, but my Movie Fan video card is still tucked in my wallet. Sure, stuffed behind three other cards is not prime wallet real estate, but it’s there nonetheless.

Spreading the love

After a day full of socializing and snacking, Stingrays –and their sweethearts – took home one-of-a-kind gifts at the swimming club’s Valentine’s Day party.

Stirring into the new year

EDGEWATER – It’s February, and for those whose New Year’s resolutions have already faded, fear not – Chinese New Year just passed on Jan. 31, giving a fresh chance to set new goals.

Snow causing woe for residents, plow drivers

Temperatures plunging to cruel lows and persistent snowfall have turned this winter into an exercise in patience for many local residents.

New tax levy for D158 up 1.7 percent

Consolidated School District 158 will seek a $55.7 million levy for 2013, marking a 1.7 percent increase from 2012 and the district’s first increased levy in four years.

Volunteers from Sun City help to sweeten Huntley thrift store

In spite of frigid air outside the morning of Jan. 8, volunteers at Sweet Repeats Thrift Shoppe were shuffling about to stock the store’s shelves with spring and summer merchandise.

SCCAH prohibits concealed carry in some common areas

With the Illinois Family and Personal Protection Act set to take effect in January, Illinois citizens can apply for concealed carry permits next month. Those trained and qualified should be able to obtain permits by April.

Frank Ardito’s journey in jazz preserved in recording

When Sun City’s resident “sax man” Frank Ardito approached Jazz on the Square Board Member Bryan Kyrouac about holding a recording session, Kyrouac knew it was an opportunity not to let pass.

Some unsolicited business advice for the North Pole Co.

As a skeptical kid whose faith in Santa was fading, it was a barcode that hammered the final nail into my coffin of innocence one fateful Christmas night.

Cultures connected through cycles of winter

They may not be arriving on horseback, but on Dec. 21, visitors to the Elgin Public Museum can experience the winter solstice similar to how ancient Celts would have.

Update: Huntley offers senior transporation voucher program for Rutland, Hampshire Township residents

With Grafton Township bus service having ended for Rutland and Hampshire Township riders on Nov. 30, the Village of Huntley has begun offering rides to those residents left without service through a voucher program.

Angels in the neighborhood

The Neighborhood Angels have a clear mission: help or find help for seniors in Sun City, regardless of their type of need.

Sun City gives to Grafton Food pantry with turkeys, toys, and time

From wooden wheels rolling across floors on Christmas morning to turkey dinners served at tables seldom covered with food, Sun City residents have helped make the holiday season a little brighter for those in need.

Grafton Township bus reaches end of line for Rutland

Sun City residents in both Grafton and Rutland Townships saw changes in the Grafton Township senior bus service on Nov. 30.

Swim lanes removed from Park District referendum plan

Plans for a March 2014 referendum regarding new facilities for the Huntley Park District are moving forward, but they no longer include outdoor swim lanes.

Buck in the Boot gives thanks to firefighters

Local firefighters on duty this Thanksgiving will not have to worry about missing out on turkey – or any of the trimmings – this year. That’s because Sun City resident Jack Gilhooly is once again running his Buck in the Boot campaign.