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March 13, 2014

News & Features

‘My door is always open’

On the first nice, warm day this spring, Sun Citians may see an unusual sight in the Prairie Lodge parking lot. A tall person will pull up on a Harley Davidson motorcycle. Don’t worry, it’s not an invasion by bandanna-wearing bikers, and it isn’t an undercover cop checking out residents’ driving habits. When she takes off her helmet, they’ll discover the driver is Lauren Lee, Sun City’s new community association executive director.

Huntley’s vision for downtown grows clearer

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

Immediate-care clinic coming to Wellness Center

Immediate medical care is coming to Prairie Lodge this spring.
Soon, residents needing a flu shot, a prescription written, a look at a skin condition, or aid for a cut finger in the kitchen can get help without leaving Sun City, as Centegra’s Wellness Center in Prairie Lodge expands to become an immediate care clinic, scheduled to open this spring.

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.

Board votes unanimously on indoor concealed carry ban

As concealed carry of handguns has taken center stage in Illinois, the attention of the Sun City Community Association has focused on how the new state law will be handled within this community.

C difficile, Part 3: Transplant saves a resident’s life

While half of all C diff cases occur in people under 65, 90 percent of its fatalities occur to those over 65.
Recent research proves fecal microbiota transplantation has become a viable option for patients not responding to antibiotics.

Sculptor’s legacy molds new artists

Richard Christie demonstrated his extraordinary artistic talents very early.
At the age of five, he visited his older brother’s first grade -class and stole the show by producing the best drawing of a horse.

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.

The many colors of Gray

SUN CITY – From ballroom to country and from Mississippi to Sun City, Johnny Gray’s trifecta of talents has traveled the country and will return to Drendel Ballroom on Tuesday, Feb. 18 for a performance he calls “An Afternoon in Branson.”

Wrapped in thanks

SUN CITY – “It’s time for us to thank them.”
Sue Bruss, co-chair of the Gazebo Quilters of Huntley, spoke those words two days after delivering 15 quilts of valor to area residents (including eight in Sun City), during a special presentation on Tuesday, Feb. 4, at the group’s new headquarters, American Community Bank.

Learn about the fast-spreading bacteria C. Difficile, Part II

According to Rockford’s WREX.com: “Two of the most common (and often life-threatening) bacterium found in Illinois hospitals are C diff and MRSA, a virulent staph infection. The C diff rate has more than doubled in the last decade, while MRSA rates have remained steady.”

Resident Reporter 2/13/2014

On Jan. 31, the beginning of the Chinese Year of the Horse, neighbors in Monarch Ridge gathered to have a fun time playing trivia. Trivia is derived from the Roman days, meaning a place where three roads meet.

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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.

Fishing for the fun of it

Even if the fish aren’t biting, Oliver Stekonek still finds the art of fishing quite relaxing. As long as it is not too cold out.

Learn about the fast spreading bacteria C difficile Part 1: Facts, symptoms, and treatment

This 3-part series will give you an understanding of the dangerous intestinal tract bacteria known as C difficile (Clostridium difficile), more commonly called C. diff.

40-year sentence for Signorile

On Jan. 24, Robert Signorile learned the consequence of his violent, abusive behavior toward Michelle Matthieu in Sun City in 2011 and 2012.
It is 40 years in prison.

New officers keep Polish American Club running

After Polish American Club President Stan Borucki stepped down from his office in November, the club faced an unknown future and the potential of disbanding if a new leader was not found. Phil Kopczynski, who served as the club’s vice president for two years, did not want that to happen.

Space finally available: vacant Farm Hill building to host tenants once again

The former Del Webb administration building on Farm Hill Road, vacant for almost eight years, will soon make a comeback as a multi-faceted office building.

Grandparents of NFL QB prospect enjoy being part of the ride

Jimmy Garoppolo is a very, very fast learner.

Resident Reporter 1/30/14

Sun City: It’s where the wild things are Sun City is fortunate to be home to an assortment of wildlife, from birds, deer, predators, etc. As the winter continues, many of our wildlife neighbors push closer to the homes in search of food, as the food sources become scarce. Thsee photos were taken on Jan. …

Political Place 12/19/13

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A National Award for Sun City’s Neighborhood Watch organization

In Sun City, Neighborhood watch recently helped monitor a resident’s home while he was away on an extended vacation. A utility problem in the home was resolved by neighbors.

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.

Comedian ‘laughologist’ making a Sun City housecall

When Chuck Salvo was growing up, he had no idea his life would revolve around comedy. Sure, he was witty in school, but he wouldn’t consider himself the “class clown.”