Borrowed Snowmobiles Help In Huntley Snow Rescues

Someday old timers will regale their great-grandchildren with tales of the "Blizzard of '11".  One of them will be about how the snow was so bad in hinter Huntley the cops had to borrow snowmobiles to rescue stranded motorists.

As the storm loomed Tuesday Robert See, owner of See’s Landscaping, foresaw roads becoming impassable and offered the Huntley PD the use of his and his son Eric's snowmobiles.  Hoping for the best but planning for the worst, the PD took See up on the loan.

In practice, Route 47 snowed and drifted shut stranding several motorists between Regency Parkway and Big Timber Road. Things were so bad that the department’s marked 4WD vehicles weren't able to reach them so the PD used See's scoots to go in.  Wednesday morning in a four-hour operation HPD officers reached all the hung up cars.  Some drivers wanted to stay with their cars so police just made sure they had enough gas, food, water and cell phones to last.  They took the ones who'd had enough to warming stations.

In the pic:  A Huntley PD officer patrolling with one of the borrowed See snowmobiles.

Time To Apply For Local Chamber Scholarships

For the sixth year the  Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce is offering two local high school seniors $1,500 scholarships for college and applications are open now.

Since 2006 the Chamber's funded the scholarships with ten percent of the money from annual events. Last year,  though, it created a non-profit arm called the Chamber Foundation of Algonquin/Lake in the Hills to help support scholarships, too. That way individual contributions are (hint) tax deductible.

Applications for this year's scholarships can be found here:

http://www.alchamber.com/pdf/Scholarship-Application.pdf

Students are eligible if they live in Algonquin or Lake in the Hills or if they don't but a family member is a member of the ALITH Chamber. Apart from that, the kids have to show exemplary service to their community, too. Evaluation is a blind process measuring students' school and civic activities and their commitment to community leadership.

Last year the scholarships went to Algonquin student Clara Johnson and LITH student Andrew R. Meyer.

This year's application deadline is March 31.

Quinn: Auto Jobs Prove NJ Isn’t Better

By Benjamin Yount, Illinois Statehouse News
On the same day New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie traveled to Illinois to lure jobs way from the state, Gov. Pat Quinn was bragging about new work for one of the state's auto plants.

Mitsubishi Motors announced Friday it will start building the Outlander Sport SUV at its Bloomington-Normal plant. The governor's office also announced that Mitsubishi will test market it's new electric vehicles in the state. The bottom line, Quinn said, is that Illinois is once again keeping or adding jobs. "Just last week I was with the Chinese president and their minister of commerce. I see a lot of Chinese investment heading our way," he said.

New Jersey's Christie is making good on his promise to come to Illinois to try to use the State's recent income tax increase to lure businesses to the Garden State. Christie's office in Trenton did not offer specifics of what the governor plans to do, or with whom he plans to meet.
A spokesperson would only say that "Gov. Christie does not feel the need to respond to any comments from Gov. Quinn."

Even though most in Illinois say the new production line and electrical vehicle testing for Mitsubishi is good news, it won't necessarily lead to new jobs.

Quinn's office phrases the announcement as saving 1,200 jobs.  But the Mitsubishi plant in Normal had employed almost three times that many before slashing production and employment in recent years. Mitsubishi Plant Chief Operating Officer Jerry Berwanger said employment levels might rise, but a lot depends on whether people buy the cars they build.

"At the present time we have enough people to produce what we're projecting," Berwanger said. "If the future calls for higher volume (of cars), of course we'll have to increase employment at that time."

You can read Ben's full report at: http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/5053/quinn-auto-jobs-latest-proof-nj-isnt-better/

In the pic:  The assembly line at Mitsubishi's Normal plant.

Police Blotters

The filing of charges is not proof of guilt. A defendant charged is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the state’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Lake in the Hills
February 4
0139 HRS 300 N. RANDALL RD., (LOWE’S). DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED. WEBER, DALE C., M/W 22 YEARS OF AGE, 1390 NEWCASTLE LN., BARTLETT. CHARGES: Driving While License Suspended, Disobeying Traffic Device. RELEASED ON BOND.
0150 HRS 0 BLOCK OF SHADOW CREEK CT. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Male, 3 months of age, having difficulty breathing. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
1135 HRS 310 N. RANDALL RD., (CHASE BANK). ACCIDENT. Two vehicles. Property damage only in the parking lot.
1455 HRS RANDALL RD. & MILLER RD. HIT & RUN. Offending 2004 Chevrolet Carryall struck a vehicle and fled. PENDING INVESTIGATION BY REPORTING OFFICER.
1625 HRS 9027 HALIGUS RD., (BARK PARK). DOG BITE. Female was bitten by her dog. No transport. Animal Control contacted.
2005 HRS 500 BLOCK E. OAK ST. ASSIST AMBULANCE/ Male, 52 years of age, having difficulty breathing. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
2112 HRS 100 BLOCK OF INDIAN TRAIL. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Male, two years of age, having a seizure. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
2145 HRS 1300 BLOCK OF CUNAT CT. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Female, 62 years of age, has pain in her arm and shoulder. No transport.
2149 HRS 200 BLOCK OF NORTHLIGHT PASS. ACCIDENT. Two vehicles. Property damage only.
2204 HRS 100 BLOCK OF WRIGHT DR. HIT & RUN A 2002 Toyota was struck and the offending vehicle fled.

Area Blood Supply "Dangerously Low"

Another casualty of this week's blizzard was blood donations.  Spokesman Jill Bernard for Heartland Blood Centers reported Thursday the supply of blood for patients at Chicago area hospitals is "dangerously low" since the group's centers and blood drives closed Wednesday and donations Tuesday and Thursday were down as well.

Lifesource, the Chicago area's other blood collection group reports a similar experience. “We are pleading for all eligible donors who can safely make it to one of our centers or community blood drives to please do so immediately so that others may get the treatment they need," said Ann McKanna, Heartland Vice President.

Heartland's fixed blood center in Crystal Lake will be open today until 3:30 pm and Saturday from 7 am to 2:30 pm.  Lifesource's CL fixed donation center will be open Saturday from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. 

Local mobile blood drives scheduled by the two groups this month include the following:
   
Knights of Columbus Council, Saint Margaret Mary Ministry Center, Algonquin, February 13, 8 am to 1 pm

Light of Christ Lutheran Church, Algonquin, February 13, 8:15 am to 1:15 pm
   
Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, Huntley, February 13, 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

Village of Algonquin Village Hall, February 17,  10 am to 1pm
   
Snap Fitness, 1042 East Algonquin Road, Algonquin,  February 19, 9am to 1 pm

You can sign up ahead of time at http://www.lifesource.org/donatingblood.asp or http://www.heartlandbc.org/donating.html

In the pic:  Algonquin resident Joe Grzelak was the photogenic donor at a K of C blood drive a while ago.

Snow Cleanup Continues

At midnight crewmen from Algonquin's Public Works Department began digging out the Village's Downtown.  Clearing a way for traffic on Route 31 just filled all the parking spaces on Main Street with mountains of snow.

"We do this after every storm," said Streets Superintendent Al Mozola, "but this going to be a nightmare."

Half a dozen workers hand shoveled sidewalks while one in a Bobcat scraped up piles for yet another in a payloader to dump into trucks.  The guys in trucks trundled mountains of snow into nearby Towne Park where the parking area for the time being looks like a reincarnation of the Alps.

Special Olympics Special Skate Exhibition Set For Sat.

An ironic casualty of this week's blizzard was the Special Olympics Winter Games scheduled for Galena Monday through Wednesday.  The Winter Games were canceled on account of snow.  That was an an especial disappointment for six figure skaters from LITH, Algonquin, Crystal Lake, Woodstock and Johnsburg who qualified for the competition last month.

The Special Olympic Winter Games won't be rescheduled but the kids will still get a chance to do their routines Saturday at noon at Crystal Lakes Crystal Ice House.  "  Their coach and Ice House felt so bad that they were not going to be able to compete after all their hard work they put in this year that they decided they wanted to do something fun for them and have them skate in this exhibition," said Mom Mindy Stanton. 

In the pic:  (back to front, left to right) Ben Collins, Robert Bergman, Coach Zane Shropshire, Abby Stanton, Kristen Blomgren, Kayla Barnard and Ashton Kawa last month at Franklin Park competition after qualifying for the Special Olympic Winter Games.

What Bike Racks Are Good For In Winter

A couple of kids coming off the hill in Spella Park parked their sleds Thursday afternoon for a stop at Algonquin's main library.

As a child FEN's editor liked to chant poems by Robert E. Service on school "Snow Days"  but perhaps these kids will come to a better end.

State Tax Returns Running On Schedule

By Andrew Thomason, Illinois Statehouse News
Illinois may be five months and $7 billion behind in paying its vendors, service providers and hospitals, but that won't stop state taxpayers from promptly getting their income tax refunds, according to state officials.

Residents file their taxes with the state Department of Revenue, which then sends the information and money for refunds to the state Comptroller’s office, which is responsible for the state’s checkbook. Brad Hahn, a spokesman for the Comptroller’s office, said the money used for tax returns is segregated from the state’s general fund. The general fund cash is used to pay the backlog of bills. “As soon as we receive (tax refund) information the process starts and checks are mailed,” he said.

The comptroller’s office will send out checks within days of receiving the return notice from the Department of Revenue, according to Hahn.

For those wanting their return in their pocket quickly, Susan Hofer of the Department of Revenue, suggests turning to the Internet. Refunds are paid on a first come, first served basis. Filing online cuts down on the time it takes for the state to process the paperwork from its more than 6 million personal income taxpayers. State taxpayers can file online at no cost at http://tax.illinois.gov/ElectronicServices/Individuals/FileorPay.htm. "So if you’ve done your federal returns you can go to (the Web site), file your state returns, and we should have that processed in about a week and have any refund due you sent to the comptroller,” Hofer said.

About 62 percent of people paying taxes in Illlinois chose the online option last year, she said. “It’s free, it’s accurate and you could get your return in months less time,” Hofer said.

You can read Andrew's full report at: http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/5036/tax-returns-running-on-schedule/

Obituaries

Walter F. Schuette, 84, of Huntley, died peacefully at his home January 26, 2011. A memorial service for Schuette is tentatively set for July.

Schuette is survived by his wife, Claire, of Huntley,  and his five children,  Leslie Schuette of Los Gatos, CA, Richard Schuette of Sycamore, Scott Schuette of Hernando, FL, Steve (Shawnda) Schuette of Ocala, FL and Christine (Robert) Le Gear of Algonquin. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Maggie (QB) White, Jennifer and Daniel  Le Gear and Tyler and Tanner Schuette.

Police Blotters

The filing of charges is not proof of guilt. A defendant charged is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the state’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Lake in the Hills
February 3
2059 HRS 100 BLOCK OF RANDALL RD. DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED. MIGLIORATO, AMY M., F/W 26 YEARS OF AGE, 5 ARROWHEAD DR. UNIT #35, ALGONQUIN. Charges: Driving While License Suspended and Driving without Headlights on when Required. RELEASED ON BOND.
0606 HRS SWANSON RD. & MILLER RD. ACCIDENT. Two vehicles. Property damage only.
0855 HRS 164 N. RANDALL RD., (NANCY’S PIZZA). DECEPTION. PENDING INVESTIGATION.
0855 HRS 45 W. ACORN LN., (ADVANCED EYECARE). DECEPTION. PENDING INVESTIGATION.
1618 HRS 100 BLOCK OF HILLTOP DR. DOMESTIC BATTERY. Step-father vs. step-daughter. No priors. FAIL TO FILE.
2039 HRS 300 BLOCK OF CHIPPEWA TRAIL. AMBULANCE ASSIST. Male, 54 years of age, fell and struck his head. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
2133 HRS 900 BLOCK OF WILLOW ST. AMBULANCE ASSIST. Female, 71 years of age, fell and struck her head. Transported to St. Joseph Hospital.
2331 HRS 200 BLOCK OF WINSLOW WAY. AMBULANCE ASSIST. Female, 60 years of age, took too much medication. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
Algonquin
February 2
11:59am Kasper, Raymond M., DOB: 06/24/63, of 1230 Old Mill Lane, Algonquin, was charged with Domestic Battery.  He was taken into custody at 1230 Old Mill.  He was transported to McHenry County Jail to await a bond hearing.
February 3
12:59pm Diduch, Jeffrey S., DOB: 01/24/81. of 1500 Skyridge Drive Apt #2, Crystal Lake, was charged with DWLS and No Seat Belt.  He was taken into custody at Randall Road and Corporate Parkway.  He was released after posting $150 with a court date of 03/09/11 in McHenry County.
21:18pm Migliorato, Stacey L., DOB: 02/28/86. of 321 Main Street Apt #2, Algonquin, was Wanted on a Warrant out of Boone County for Failure to Appear on a Speeding charge.  She was taken into custody at Jewel, 103 S. Randall Road.  She was released after posting $236 with a court date of 02/18/11 in Boone County.

And Now The Cold

 Transportation officials reported streets and roads are mostly clear now after the Tuesday/Wednesday blizzard but bitter cold will probably slow further cleanup efforts.

District 300 and District 158 schools will be closed again today and this morning administrators
announced County offices and courts will be closed for a second day.

Andy Rose, MCDOT maintenance chief, said almost all County roads have been cleared to two lanes now.  Village streets are reported mostly clear although LITH officials said it might take them a while to finish snow removal on the village's numerous cul-de-sacs.

The Illinois Tollway reported its roads were all clear and dry but many of IDOT's main roads were still marked as snow or ice-covered, especially to the south.

Metra commuter train updates weren't very up to date this morning but suggested there were still delays on the  UP Northwest and Milwaukee West lines.

The National Weather Service early this morning said a windchill advisory would remain in effect until noon today. Winds from 5 to 15 mph and a low high of only 11 degrees could result in windchill values as low as -23 degrees, according to forecasters.

In the pic: (above)  Chris Szydowski digging out the sidewalks near Algonquin Village Hall.  (below)  Here's the huge mass of extremely cold air that rushed down from Canada last night.  It'll be around for a while.

Editors note:  FEN didn't get dug out until 5:30 pm Wednesday at which point the editor conked out for several hours.

State Shovels Out From Blizzard

by Diane S.W. Lee, Illinois Statehouse News
The worst may be over, but state officials urged caution against venturing outside. "Even though the large portion of snowfall might have ended, there are still icy conditions and drifting snow, in which (Illinois Department of Transportation) is working hard to clear," said IDOT spokesman Josh Kauffman, who was working from home on Wednesday.

More than 1,650 IDOT workers rotated in 12-hour shifts, salting and plowing roads, Kauffman said. Approximately 1,800 snowplow trucks plowed an estimated 43,000 miles of roadways as of Wednesday afternoon.

But efforts to clear the snow-covered roads were hampered by “so many cars being stuck on the roadways,” said Patti Thompson, communications manager for the Illinois Emergency Management Agency.

"We were advising people to stay home and stay off the roads and to let the snowplow crews do their jobs and try to get these roads open,” Thompson said.

You can read Diane's full report at: http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/5046/state-shovels-out-from-blizzard/

Blizzard Shuts Down Illinois Government

By Andrew Thomason, Illinois Statehouse News
The blizzard that bombarded Illinois Tuesday crippled state government Wednesday. Gov. Pat Quinn issued a notice late Tuesday stating that only essential public employees should come into work Wednesday. Normal government operations are set to resume today, according to a press release.

About 39,000 executive branch employees stayed home Wednesday because of the weather, according to Annie Thompson, a spokeswoman for Quinn. Those employees were given the day off with pay.

Employees whose positions were deemed essential that couldn't make it to work because of the weather conditions had to either take a vacation or personal day. If essential workers didn't have any accrued days off and couldn't work because of the conditions, they had to take a dock in pay, according to Anders Lindall, spokesman for AFSCME Council 31.

You can read Andrew's full report at: http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/5048/blizzard-shuts-down-illinois-government/

Police Blotters

The filing of charges is not proof of guilt. A defendant charged is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the state’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Lake in the Hills
February 2
0237 HRS 2126 W. ALGONQUIN RD., (CONVENIENT MART). ABANDONED VEHICLE. Vehicle was left in roadway. Entered in the Law Enforcement Agency Data System.
0300 HRS RANDALL RD. & ROOSEVELT. ABANDONED VEHICLE. Vehicle was left in roadway. Entered in the Law Enforcement Agency Data System.
1131 HRS 5200 BLOCK OF SPENCER PL. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Female, 83 years of age, having difficulty breathing. Transported to Woodstock Memorial Hospital.
1658 HRS 1500 BLOCK OF WASHINGTON ST. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Male, 51 years of age, having a diabetic reaction. No transport.
2120 HRS 4500 W. ALGONQUIN RD., (7-11). DOMESTIC BATTERY. Girlfriend vs. boyfriend. No priors. FAIL TO FILE.

Local Schools Closed Thursday, Too

Local Schools will be closed Thursday as well after the blizzard.

Early this afternoon District 300 announced Thursday will be another" Snow Day".  Superintendent-to-be Mike Bregy said he'd talked to village PD's and toured the District before making the decision.  "Despite District 300 Buildings and  Grounds' best efforts, we cannot guarantee that each of our 26 schools will be ready for students and staff tomorrow," he said.

Mid-afternoon District 158 also announced no school Thursday.

More Morning Snow, Then Much Colder Temps, Windchill

Weather forecasters last night predicted snow and wind so bad visibility would be down to 1/4 mile.  By midnight, however, trees were barely discernible at 100 feet.  At 4:15 am the McHenry County Sheriff declared most roads impassable and at 7 am today ComEd reported between 500 and 3000 area homes are without power. And it's not over yet.

The National Weather Service this morning reported its blizzard warning for the area would remain in effect until 3 pm.  Outlying weather stations have been reporting 15 to 18 inches of snow for the present storm and another 2 inches is expected, probably more closer to the Lake. Heavy snowfall's expected to end by mid- to late-morning as the storm system moves east but northeast winds might continue until late afternoon.

Even though the winds are supposed to drop then, wind chills today are expected in the zero range.  Tonight actual temps will fall bringing windchills in the dangerous -20 to -40 degree range.

At least one thunderstorm was reported in the area last night and meteorologist Gino Izzi at the NWS's Chicago station said that and others "will likely result in widely varying (snowfall) totals."

"Further complicating things," the forecaster said, "the severe blowing/drifting is making measuring snowfall extremely difficult."

Izzi said the temperature and windchill forecasts are pretty iffy, too. "With ideal radiational cooling conditions and this sort of snow pack, lows could easily get 10-15 degrees colder than guidance," he said.  "Skies should clear out and winds diminish which could set the stage for an all out temperature free fall."

In the pics: (above)  It'll take a while to dig out the FENmobile in Dundee Twp.  (below)  Before and after the storm NWS estimates of snow accumulation.  Pale blue is 10 to 20 inches.  Azure is 20 to 40 and the bit of French Blue in Iowa and Michigan are 40 to 60.

Schools, Etc., Closed. Main Roads, Streets Open

Area public schools and municipal offices will be closed today.  Districts 300 and 158 canceled Wednesday classes.  So did McHenry County and Elgin Community colleges.  The McHenry County Government Center including the courts is closed today.  Algonquin Village hall will be closed and Lake in the Hills and Huntley are expected to be closed.

Private School closings may be listed here: http://www.emergencyclosingcenter.com/complete.html

Centegra's Immediate Care Centers in Huntley closed early Tuesday but will reopen noon today to serve patients.

Garbage pickups for the day have been canceled according to village officials.  Huntley's notice said not only don't residents need to take out their garbage, they shouldn't since the containers will interfere with snow removal.

Maintenance Superintendent Andy Rose at the  McHenry County Division of Transportation said the main roads in the southeast corner of the county are open this morning.  "Randall and Algonquin, we've had trucks out all night," he said.  Rural roads are a different matter, though.  "They're a mess," said Rose.  "Part of the problem is the huge number of stranded and abandoned cars.  We can't get though to do the job."

Lake in the Hills Public Works Director Fred Mullard reported this morning snowplow drivers sent home early yesterday are back after a rest.  "We've got the main arteries open and we're working on the secondaries," he said.  With all the snow, though, "there are some pretty high windrows (of plowed snow).  People are going to have a challenge at the end of their driveways."

Algonquin Police reported most people staying home this morning.  "We had no accidents last night," reported the duty sergeant although he said a a lot of motorists got stuck.  Huntley Police were so busy there wasn't anyone at the station allowed to summarize things.  A release from the Village this morning asked residents to be patient.  "It may take up to 48 hours to clear the streets, as strong winds will continue to cause blowing and drifting of snow," it said.

Metra commuter trains were reported operating more or less on time this morning.  The train in from Crystal Lake showed on time and the one from Elgin's Big Timber station was reported only 15 minutes late.

MCDOT's Rose said his initial goal was just to get one lane open on County Roads, then a second and finally cleanup.  He said crews would be at work all day.

In a release late Tuesday the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District asked residents to help keep hydrants clear.  "When the fire department needs to retrieve water from a hydrant to put out a fire, precious minutes are lost if fire crews must first dig out a buried hydrant,” said Battalion Chief John Greene.  That probably goes for HFPD, too.

Algonquin Business Awards Announced

The blizzard canceled Tuesday evening's Algonquin Board meeting where Village officials were supposed to hand out plaques for year's Economic Development Commission Business Awards.  Even so, the winners were announced late last week.

Heading the list were awards for Community Economic Impact.  They went to Kenmode Tool and Engineering of Algonquin and Plote Homes headquartered in East Dundee.

Three awards for Community Service were made to Algonquin's Super Target on Randall, Algonquin Commons and the Algonquin Founders' Days Committee.

There were two Rehabilitation or Improvement Awards.  They went to Burnt Toast Restaurant recently relocated from north Randall in LITH to the remodeled former Ruby Tuesday location on Bunker Hill just off Randall and to Chubby's Gyros which opened mid-year on Algonquin's East Side in the revamped ex-Wendy's restaurant on Algonquin Road.

In the pic:  Major Algonquin employer Kenmode earned one of the village's 2011 Economic Impact awards.

Health Experts Caution Against Wind Chill, Hypothermia

With temperatures due to plummet and high winds forecast Centegra spokesman Kim Kubiak provided some advice about hypothermia and frostbite:

Warmth, dryness and mobility are essential, and that means layering clothes to keep the body as dry as possible and able to move freely Wear a hat. At least 50% of body heat escapes through your head. It’s important to keep the extremities dry and warm at all times.

Hypothermia  (a severely lowered body temperature) is a real danger during the winter.  Typically those who suffer from it are  the elderly, the very young, or those with chronic or circulatory diseases, such as diabetes or cardiac problems. 

Symptoms of hypothermia include: shivering; apathy; a glassy stare; losing consciousness; and numbness. Death is possible in extreme cases, so quick action is essential.  If a person has suffered major trauma in the cold or has been in icy water, call 911. Try to remove any wet clothing at once, and don’t try to warm the victim too fast (such as putting them under a hot shower) because it can cause heart problems.

A blanket or towels can be wrapped around a chilled body, and then a heated blanket right out of the dryer can be added on top of that (and not directly against the skin).  If the patient is conscious, keep them hydrated with room temperature or warm liquids, not hot, not ice cold and not alcoholic. Do not give them whiskey to “warm them up” because they will become inebriated and unable to judge how cold they really are.

Frostbite shows as an area of the body that's discolored (blue, white, yellow or flushed) and is waxy and numb. To treat frostbite at home what NOT to do is rub the affected area or plunge a hand or foot into hot water.  Water should just be comfortably warm, no more than 105 degrees. Keep the frostbitten area in the water until it begins to turn red and feeling returns, a sign that there is  blood flow. Frostbite means the body area has actually been frozen.

Debra Quackenbush at McHenry County Department of Health said this CDC page is a good source for more info on hypothermia and frostbite: http://emergency.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/staysafe/

If there are any doubts about a case, Kubiak said to call Centegra's Huntley Immediate Care Center at (815)-338-6600 or in serious cases, go straight to 911 she said.

Supreme Court Grants Stay On Construction Financing

By Jamey Dunn, Illinois Issues
Illinois state capital construction projects, and all the mechanisms used to fund the borrowing to pay for them, will continue as planned for now.  Among the projects are Huntley's Route 47 widening and Algonquin's Route 31 Western Bypass.

The Illinois Supreme Court granted the state's request to put a hold on the effects of a lower court decision that ruling the State's capital bill unconstitutional. That means projects will go on, and the state will continue to collect the higher taxes and fees that were included in the legislation until the Illinois Supreme Court rules on the case.

An appellate court ruled the bill violated the Illinois Constitution's "single-subject rule," which requires that one piece of legislation can deal only with issues under one topic. If the Supreme Court agrees with the lower court, legislators could still pass all the components of the plan in new separate bills.

The won't do that this week, though. The Illinois House of Representatives and Senate canceled sessions and committees this week because of the storm. Both are set to reconvene next Tuesday.

The Illinois House of Representatives and Senate have canceled sessions and committees this week because of a winter storm that is expected to hit the state Monday. Both are set to reconvene on Feb. 8.

“What is on tap for next week is what (would’ve been) on tap for this week,” said Steve Brown, spokesman for House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago. “We’re just in the process of continuing bills… I don’t think there will be any great change.”

You can read Jamey's full report at: http://illinoisissuesblog.blogspot.com/2011/02/supreme-court-grants-stay-on-capital.html

Police Blotters

The filing of charges is not proof of guilt. A defendant charged is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the state’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Lake in the Hills
February 1
0753 HRS 100 BLOCK OF WANDER WAY. THEFT. Snow blower taken from residence. TURNED OVER TO INVESTIGATIONS.
1323 HRS ACORN LN. & RANDALL RD. ACCIDENT. Two vehicles. Property damage only.
1348 HRS 2450 W ALGONQUIN RD., (BANK OF AMERICA). THEFT. PENDING INVESTIGATION BY OFFICER.
1418 HRS 5300 BLOCK OF LANSBURY CIRCLE. ASSIST AMBULANCE. PENDING INVESTIGATION BY OFFICER.
1506 HRS 481 ACORN LN., (ACE HARDWARE). HIT & RUN. Vehicle hit by a vehicle that left. TURNED OVER TO INVESTIGATIONS.
1542 HRS 4700 BLOCK OF PRINCETON LN. DOMESTIC. Boyfriend vs. girlfriend. Verbal only. No priors.
1609 HRS 1500 BLOCK OF WASHINGTON ST. DOMESTIC BATTERY. Mother vs. Daughter. One prior. FAIL TO FILE. AGGRAVATED BATTERY. PENDING CHARGES.
2336 HRS 900 BLOCK OF MCPHEE DR. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Female, 47 years of age, took too much medication. Transported to Sherman Hospital.

Ready, Set, SNOW

The National Weather Service cranked yesterday's Blizzard Watch up to a Warning early this morning as moist Gulf air pumps north while cold Canadian air cascades south.  Forecasters say the best bet is the storm will move into the area mid-afternoon, snow to beat the band, briefly abate and then snow lots more until tomorrow morning.

Meteorologist Gino Izzi at the National Weather Service's Chicago center in Romeoville said this morning, "By the time all the snowfall's said and done much of Northern Illinois...is expected to end up with a foot or greater of snowfall."  Izzi said computer models show areas of intense (two to three inches an hour) snow and high winds within the greater storms but the forecasts don't agree on just where,  "Really anywhere from East Central Illinois northward to the Wisconsin border--somewhere in that area--we're expecting this really intense band of snowfall and thunderstorms to develop," he said.  "Pretty much anywhere in there is under the gun for that."

County and municipal officials warned Monday night that road crews probably won't be able to keep up with the heaviest snowfall and advised against travel.  The Weather Service warned that half the deaths in Illinois blizzards usually come from traffic accidents and a lot of the rest are heart attacks from shoveling.

Forecasters said if the snow's wet and sticky there could be power outages on top of everything else.  When the snow's done it's supposed to get really cold Thursday, according to the Weather Service.

In the pic:  (above) Here's an experimental NWS map of snowfall expected in the Chicago area. (Below) Here's a very cold mass of Arctic air pouring down behind the storm.

Instructors Press For Contract At ECC

Elgin Community College instructors handed out fliers Monday in an informational picket at the college to put more pressure on Board negotiators before a meeting tomorrow.

ECC faculty have been working without a contract for over a month now and voted to authorize a strike last week.  Details of negotiations have been sketchy but generally instructors want more base and overload pay and the college doesn't.

Even if tomorrow's session and another next week don't produce an accord, teachers can't walk out right away.  First there'd have to be mediation and if that didn't work a 10-day formal strike notice.

ECC teachers shut down the college for four days ten years ago but that dispute was more about health benefits than raw cash.

Hospital Proposals Will Have Dueling Hearings

A spokesman for the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board said Monday there's no date set yet for a public hearing on whether the area needs Mercy Health System's proposed 128-bed hospital in Crystal Lake.  Kelly Jacubik said there'll definitely be one, though, because competitors Centegra Health System and Advocate Health Care have both asked for one.

The hearing would be similar to one scheduled in two weeks on the need for Centegra's proposed hospital in Huntley.  Ordinarily a hospital needs hearing would focus on an area's medical underservice but in the case of dueling hearings on Centegra's and Mercy's near-clone applications the two will have a finer line to walk.  Each will have to make a case their own hospital will provide vital new services while arguing at the same time the other one 10 miles away would be an utter waste of money.

Meanwhile based on its Mercy hearing request, Advocate with a hospital in Barrington will  likely argue neither one's needed.  Sherman Health with a new 255-bed hospital in Elgin is also opposed to both the Centegra and Mercy proposals according to published accounts.

In the pic:  An architect's rendering of the 128-bed hospital Mercy's proposing for Crystal Lake.  It's the same illustration Mercy used for a smaller never-built facility 6 years ago.

LITH Announces Photo Contest Winner

The winning pic in Lake in the Hills' photo contest featured (wait for it) the lake in the hills.  So did the runner up and Miss Congeniality photos.

Judges picked resident Rolour Garcia's “Fall Reflections” submission as the image that best captured life in Lake in the Hills. The photo was taken last October when water was still liquid and captures a crisp mirror image of the Fall colors against Woods Creek Lake. Second and third place photos were each submitted by Jordan Geigle featuring three generations of ice fisherman out on the lake.

There were no prizes in the contest, just recognition.  "All the submissions will be used in publications for the Village like our Messenger newsletter and brochures," said Assistant Administrator Shannon Andrews.

Hitch In Civil Union Law

By Mary J. Cristobal and Diane Lee, Illinois Statehouse News
Gov. Pat Quinn signed legislation into law Monday that creates civil unions for both gay and straight couples beginning June 1, but local counties are still waiting on state guidelines. Lawmakers approved the legislation in November.

The Illinois Department of Health is charged with developing applications for civil unions, which will be similar to marriage licenses and obtained through county clerks, according to spokeswoman Melaney Arnold. Jackson County Clerk Larry W. Reinhardt said the counties are still waiting for direction from the state, though.

“At a county level we’re sort of on hold, waiting on them to finalize what they’re doing,” Reinhardt said. “What they indicated to us: after the bill is signed today, they will get with the bill’s sponsors, show them what they have – what they are proposing – as far as applications, and the actual license, and the different paperwork, different guidelines, and make sure everybody is on the same page. Then they will provide all of that information to us at the counties – the local level."

County officials are expecting an initial surge of couples seeking a civil union once June 1 hits. “Winnebago is a larger community, and they do have a very large gay community here in Illinois,” said Winnebago County Clerk Margie M. Mullins. “And I look to see that it is going to be exercised maybe more in the beginning – it might taper off a little. But it’ll be interesting to watch that also and see how it’s perceived within the community.”

Illinois is the sixth state to recognize civil unions, giving everyone a “right” they should have regardless of their partner’s gender, said Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. However, those rights may not be portable and may not hold up in another state that doesn’t recognize Illinois’ civil unions.

You can read the full report on this story at:  http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/5033/local-counties-get-hitch-with-civil-union/

Police Blotters

The filing of charges is not proof of guilt. A defendant charged is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the state’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Lake in the Hills
January 31
0001 HRS 220 NORTH RANDALL RD., (MORETTI’S).FOLLOW-UP ARREST: WANTED ON WARRANT. LOPEZ, DOMINIC, M/W 38 YEARS OF AGE, 2006 CHEROKEE, CARPENTERSVILLE. CHARGES: Wanted on Warrant for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Sheriff’s Office Kane County. Bond amount: $6,000.00 10% applies. RELEASED ON BOND.
1017 HRS 70 BLOCK OF HILLTOP DR. CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. Boards by the life guard chair were broken.
1655 HRS RAKOW RD. & PYOTT RD. ACCIDENT. Three vehicles. Property damage only.
1711 HRS HARVEST GATE & ALGONQUIN RD. ACCIDENT. Two vehicles. Property damage only.
1902 HRS RAKOW RD. & PYOTT RD. STOLEN VEHICLE PART. PENDING INVESTIGATION BY REPORTING OFFICER.

Snow--Lots--And Wind Forecast

Snow crews and area residents will prepare today for a blizzard looming on the radar due to peak Tuesday night. Early snow accumulation's expected to begin this afternoon.

Early this morning the National Weather Service issued a Blizzard Watch for Northern Illinois from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon calling for heavy snow, lots of it and high winds. The near-term forecast calls for light snow this afternoon getting worse this evening and Tuesday morning, then heavy snow Tuesday night and Wednesday.

The snow's expected to end Wednesday night when temps drop to zero or below.

At FEN post time radar showed snow already in the Rockford area.  It's the edge of a storm system that's already dumped three to six inches on Great Plains states.  It's expected to intensify as Arctic air from Canada and warm air from the Gulf collide. Right over us.

In the pic:  Area radar at 7:45 am.

St. Margaret Mary Holds Ed Expo In Algonquin

Lots of parents and children turned out for St. Margaret Mary School's Expo in Algonquin Sunday to talk with teachers, run over the curriculum and tour the facilities.  Enrollment for grades K through 8 begins soon, according to Assistant Principal Amy Johnson which is why there'll be an open house at the school Friday from 11 am to 1 pm, too.

Enrollment's open right now for pre-Kindergarten at St. Margaret Mary's and at some other pre-K's, too.  Here's a list of all the ones in the immediate area:

Algonquin Preschool                       
Faith Community Preschool   
Foundations Montessori School
The Goddard School
Joy Community Christian Children's Center
Kindercare - Algonquin   
Kindercare - Lake in the Hills
La Petite Academy
Leaps & Bounds   
Learning Tree - Algonquin, Huntley
Light of Christ Lutheran Preschool
Playschool Academy - Lake in the Hills Parks & Rec
St. John's Lutheran Preschool   
St. Margaret Mary Preschool
School District 300 - deLacey
Seedlings School-Huntley Park District

In the pic:  Nicolaus Shepard did a little exploring at St. Margaret Mary School's Expo in Algonquin Sunday.

MCC Offers Free Tax Help

McHenry County College will host free tax assistance for those who qualify on Wednesdays and Saturdays through April 16. (Tax Day isn't until April 18 this year courtesy of Washington brinksmanship.)  Hours will be 5:30 to 8 pm Wednesdays and 10 am to 1 pm Saturdays in Room A106 at the college.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Clinic prepares tax returns for individuals with incomes of less than $25,000 and families with incomes less than $50,000.

All tax forms will be provided but participants should bring A valid photo ID for the filer, Social Security cards or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) letters for those reported on the tax return, all 2010 W2s and other income/expense documents, a copy of last year’s tax return and bank account information for direct deposits.

Additional Services include opening up checking and savings accounts in order to get the direct deposit refund in 10 days; prepaid debit cards, and financial aid assistance. Trained staff will help individuals complete the FAFSA form with the completion of the tax return.

MCC tax assistance won't be available March 27 through April 3, though.  That's Spring Break week.

Grafton E-Waste Event Coming

Grafton Township residents can mark their calendars for a free e-waste event.  It's not until April 9 (10 am to 2 pm) but considering the overwhelming turnout for similar e-recycling dropoffs at Algonquin and Dundee Township it's going to be worth the wait.

The event, put on by Grafton Township, Huntley Lions, MDC Environmental Company and COM2 Recycling at the Township Offices, will take in the usual obsolete or deceased computer and gaming gear.  Better yet, though, it'll accept monitors and TV's which are tough to get rid of without paying a disposal fee.

In the pic:  A recent event at Dundee Township pulled in two days' worth of e-waste in  one.

Bankruptcy For States In Question

By Andrew Thomason, Illinois Statehouse News
Should states be allowed to declare bankruptcy much the way businesses can? It’s an idea that’s been floating around Washington, D.C., lately as more states find themselves in financial holes.

But there are constitutional hurdles that would be hard to overcome, according to Douglas Baird, a law professor at the University of Illinois at Chicago. “A state may contract debt but, typically speaking, you can’t go to an Illinois court and sue the state of Illinois to collect the debt and you can’t go to federal court to sue a state and collect the debt because states have what’s called sovereign immunity,” Baird said.

“If you’re immune from suit, then you don’t need bankruptcy because your creditors can jump up and down but they’re not going to be able to do anything because they can’t seize your assets or do stuff like that anyway,” he said.

This immunity makes bankruptcy for states unnecessary, according to opponents of the plan.

At least one constitutional officer in Illinois has come out against any bankruptcy plan for states. Republican Treasurer Dan Rutherford, speaking on CNBC two weeks ago, said that states need to deal with their fiscal issues through channels already available. States can either raise taxes, like Illinois did recently when it increased its personal and corporate income tax rates, default, or make major cuts, Rutherford said on the broadcast. He said states facing fiscal problems must use some combination of the options available to fix the problems.

The idea of giving states bankruptcy as an avenue to deal with mounting deficits garnered attention after being mentioned by former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich. Many are concerned Gingrich’s plan would allow Illinois and others to change pension benefits and other services promised by the states.

Bankruptcy is “essentially creating an avenue for states to walk away from their obligations to provide public services, to pay their bills, and to meet their commitments to their employees. That’s a dangerous recipe,” said Anders Lindall, a spokesman for the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 31.

You can read Andrew's full report at: http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/5022/bankruptcy-for-states-in-question-2/

Police Blotters

The filing of charges is not proof of guilt. A defendant charged is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the state’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Lake in the Hills
January 30
0404 HRS 220 N. RANDALL RD., (MORETTI’S). INFORMATION FOR POLICE. Report for insurance; side mirror on vehicle was accidentally damaged. PENDING INVESTIGATION BY REPORTING OFFICER.
1203 HRS 100 BLOCK OF HILLTOP DR. ACCIDENT. Two vehicles. Property damage only.
1707 HRS 500 BLOCK OF SEMINOLE TRAIL. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Female, 2 years of age high temperature and having seizure. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
2236 HRS 2600 BLOCK OF CROFTON CIRCLE. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Female, 87 years of age with low blood sugar. Transported to Woodstock Memorial Hospital.
Algonquin
January 30
09:11am Bichri, Hicham, DOB: 08/14/91, of 1179 Moonstone, Lake in the Hills, was charged with Public Indecency, Possession of Cannabis, Unlawful Possession of Alcohol and Unlawful Consumption of Alcohol.  He was taken into custody at LifeTime Fitness, 451 Rolls Drive.  He was released after posting $150 with a court date of 03/02/11 in McHenry County.
19:10pm Gaddy, Danielle R., DOB: 10/29/90, of 2262 Dawson Lane, Algonquin, was charged with Resisting a Peace Officer.  She was taken into custody at 2262 Dawson Lane.  She was released after posting $150 with a court date of 03/02/11 in McHenry County.

Streetlamp Tickets To Be Available At Door Today

Huntley High Fine Arts Boosters FABulous, Inc., rounded up enough late entries for schedule a second Under the Streetlamp performance this afternoon by the Chicago cast of the Broadway hit Jersey Boys.

Saturday's show was a sellout but tickets will still be available at the door this afternoon.  The performance will be at the Performing Arts Center at 3 pm,  $60  for front and center seats, $40 for best available.

In the pic:  D.J. Davis, Tyler Darnell and Dylan Ladd spiffed up the VIP area for the meet and greet the cast session after Saturday's Under the Streetlamp performance at HHS.  The trio have been doing their own Four Seasons tribute under the banner of "Jersey Kids". They plan to expand their repertoire, though, with  other Broadway ballads under a new name.  Which will be?  "We haven't figured that out yet," said Ladd. 

Regular Registration Still Open For ALITHSA

Regular Spring Soccer Registration for the Algonquin/Lake in the Hills Soccer Association closes Monday but late registration will still be available for a couple of weeks after that.

ALITHSA has over 1,000 kid enrolled ranging in age from 4 through 17. Its goal is to promote soccer and good sportsmanship throughout the Fox Valley area.  Registration is available at http://alithsa.bonzidev.com/frameset.php. 

The fee for the spring season will be $105 for returning players who don't need a new uniform. For new players the fee's $140. For U5 players the fee is $105. Returning U5 players who don't need a new uniform receive a $20 discount. For all age groups there's a $10 discount for each additional kid after the first. There's a $20 discount for parent volunteers, too.

Late registration will be available from Feb. 1 through 15 but it'll carry an additional $20 fee at checkout.

Crowds Throng ALITH Chamber Business Expo

More than 90 businesses and civic groups gathered at Jacobs High School Saturday for the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Chamber of Commerce Home & Business Expo & Cafe.  Among them was the Algonquin Lioness Club out to recruit a few more members.  Barbara Keefe and Pam Perrott manned (so to speak) the booth to tell about the group's Tootsie Pop Candy Day in May and a fiber and fabric art program coming up in June.

Medicaid Reform Cracks Down On Fraud With Penalties

By Mary Massingale, Illinois Statehouse News
The new Medicaid reforms signed into law last week will do more than just save money for the state — they will crack down on fraud by tightening eligibility, levying civil fines and kicking serious infractions to local state’s attorneys for prosecution.

Instead of being asked once for a pay stub, Medicaid participants as of July 1 will have to provide proof of a month’s worth of income, as well as proof of Illinois residency. Additionally, participants will have to provide verification for continued eligibility as of Oct. 1.

Michelle Saddler, secretary of the Illinois Department of Human Services, said the new requirements are in line with those required for the federal food stamps program. The agency determines eligibility for Medicaid, although the program is administered by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services.

The reforms will also crack down on the practice of “doctor shopping,” as Medicaid participants often hop from doctor to doctor, said state Rep. Patti Bellock, R-Westmont. “We’re trying to reform the system so that person now will go back to their regular doctor every month,” Bellock said.

The new law for the first time gives the state some teeth in going after fraud offenders and recouping any losses, with interest. John Allen, inspector general for the Department of Healthcare and Family Services, told lawmakers in December that his office either recovered money or stopped payments for a total of nearly $100 million in 2009.

The tightening of eligibility standards and cracking down on fraud is new to the program, said Julie Hamos, director of the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services. Change is always hard, she said, but it had to be done.

“None of this will be easy,” Hamos said. “I will become probably the most unpopular person in Illinois because everybody will protest it.”


You can read Mary's full report at: http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/5004/medicaid-reform-law-cracks-down-on-fraud-with-penalties-2/

McHenry County Indictments

A McHenry County Grand Jury returned indictments this past week against the following individuals:
The charges against these defendants are merely allegations against them.  The defendants are presumed innocent of any crime until proven guilty in court.

DAVID R. EASTER, DOB:  03/06/72, 110 IRVING AVENUE, WOODSTOCK. AGGRAVATED BATTERY, BATTERY.--Woodstock PD
      
RAYMOND V. GRAY, DOB:  03/01/84, 586 BRIDLE COURT, LAKEMOOR. AGGRAVATED DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE.--Lakemoor PD
  
BRANDON S. PATRICK, DOB:  09/20/75, 9111 MEMORY TRAIL, WONDER LAKE. UNLAWFUL FAILURE TO REGISTER AS A SEX OFFENDER.--McHenry County Sheriff's Office
  
NICHOLAS L. O’CONNELL, DOB:  03/17/90, 10520 COMMERCIAL, RICHMOND. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CANNABIS, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.--McHenry PD

Here are McHenry County Grand Jury Indictments returned the week prior:

THOMAS M. MACKIN, DOB:  10/04/40, 205 SANDBLOOM ROAD  #2, ALGONQUIN. AGGRAVATED CRIMINAL SEXUAL ABUSE(5CTS), CRIMINAL SEXUAL ASSAULT (2CTS)--McHenry PD
  
RICHARD J. BUTTS II, DOB:  05/16/60, 170 CHARLESTON LANE, GILBERTS. AGGRAVATED DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE (2CTS).--Huntley PD

JOSHUA L. HUNTER, DOB:  09/13/84, 238 ENSENADA DRIVE, CARPENTERSVILLE. FORGERY, THEFT.--Algonquin PD

SHAWN M. ALLEN, DOB:  09/12/86, 408 WASHINGTON STREET, MARENGO. THEFT.--McHenry County Sheriff's Office
  
ANTONIO ORTEGA, DOB:  03/17/80, 1606 MELROSE AVENUE, ROUND LAKE. RETAIL THEFT(2CTS).--McHenry PD
      
JERRY GUZMAN, DOB:  04/16/87, 2035 KENNEDY DRIVE, MCHENRY. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF STOLEN MOTOR VEHICLE, CRIMINAL TRESPASS TO MOTOR VEHICLE.--McHenry PD

HENRY WILDBERGER, DOB:  02/17/55, 35W347 ELDER AVENUE, ST. CHARLES. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CANNABIS.--Prairie Grove PD

ERIC T. WOODS, DOB:  02/04/80, 4910 W. PYNDALE DRIVE, MCHENRY. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A HYPODERMIC SYRINGE.--McHenry PD
  
BRYAN M. MORTON, DOB:  12/10/69, 39225 N. SHORE AVENUE, ANTIOCH. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE.--Spring Grove PD

RYAN CROTTY, DOB:  01/21/88, 210 CLOVER CHASE CIRCLE, WOODSTOCK. UNLAWFUL DELIVERY OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE(3CTS), UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE(3CTS)--McHenry County Sheriff's Office
  
JOSHUA G. TRACY, DOB:  07/26/83, 10180 WEIDNER ROAD, HARVARD. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CANNABIS.--Harvard PD

Police Blotters

The filing of charges is not proof of guilt. A defendant charged is presumed innocent and is entitled to a fair trial in which it is the state’s burden to prove his or her guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Lake in the Hills
January 29
0207 HRS LAKEWOOD RD. & ALGONQUIN RD. NO VALID DRIVERS LICENSE. REYES, VIVIAN, F/W 39 YEARS OF AGE, 4029 W. HARRISON ST., CHICAGO. CHARGES: Headlight Out and No Valid Drivers License. RELEASED ON BOND.
0744 HRS 00 BLOCK OF LA QUINTA CT. WANTED ON WARRANT. OSBORNE, MARGARET. F/W 55 YEARS OF AGE, 5 LA QUINTA CT., LAKE IN THE HILLS. CHARGE: Wanted on Warrant, McHenry County, Two Counts of Aggravated Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. $200,000 @ 10%. TURNED OVER TO MCHENRY COUNTY JAIL.
1513 HRS RANDALL RD. & ACORN DR. DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED. SIN, ESTHER D., F/W 21 YEARS OF AGE, 1642 WARRINGTON LN., CRYSTAL LAKE. Charges: Driving While License Suspended and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. RELEASED ON CASH BOND.
0122 HRS 300 BLOCK OF WINDERMERE WAY. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Female, 45 years of age, having a seizure. No Transport.
0313 HRS 600 BLOCK OF JOSEPH ST. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Male, 57 years of age, difficulty breathing & walking. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
0326 HRS 600 BLOCK OF HURON TRAIL. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Male, 7 years of age, difficulty breathing. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
0336 HRS 1100 BLOCK OF SWEETWATER RIDGE. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Male, 17 years of age, took medication and drank alcohol. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
0455 HRS WATERFORD LN. & FAIRFAX LN. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Male, 26 years of age, highly intoxicated. Transported to Woodstock Memorial Hospital.
0731 HRS 00 BLOCK OF HUNTERS PATH. VIOLATION OF AN ORDER OF PROTECTION. PENDING INVESTIGATION BY REPORTING OFFICER.
0754 HRS 9213 ROUTE 31, (ABC SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY). CRIMINAL TRESPASS. Business was entered by an unknown subject through the use of force. TURNED OVER TO INVESTIGATIONS.
0850 HRS 1400 BLOCK OF WASHINGTON ST. DOMESTIC BATTERY. Boyfriend vs. girlfriend. No priors. FAIL TO FILE.
1200 HRS 00 BLOCK OF ANNANDALE CT. ASSIST OTHER AGENCY. Assisted McHenry County Sheriff’s Office with the service of an order of protection.
1201 HRS 300 BLOCK OF HIAWATHA DR. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Male, two years of age, injured his finger. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
2341 HRS 00 BLOCK OF FLOWERFIELD CT. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Male, 10 months old, having a seizure. Transported to Woodstock Memorial Hospital.