Bianchi Judge Rules "No Crime" Clearing Codefendant

The Judge in the Lou Bianchi Official Misconduct case handed Special Prosecutors another setback Friday throwing out a charge against the McHenry County State's Attorney's Chief Investigator.  Judge Joseph McGraw said even if Ron Salgado wangled a sentencing break for an alleged nephew, that's not a violation of the State Constitution's equal protection clause.

McGraw ruled the clause applies to persons in protected racial or sexual categories and the "nephew" isn't in one.  Since the small-time dealer convicted of selling drugs near a Crystal Lake high school wasn't a member of a protected class, no crime occurred even if Salgado did engineer a reduced sentence for him.

"The equal protection clause doesn't mean everyone is sentenced equally," said Salgado attorney Phil Prossnitz later, adding the dealer wasn't related to Salgado, anyway.  "Not by blood, not by law," said Prossnitz.

Bianchi attorney Terry Ekl didn't challenge similar equal protection violations in three misconduct indictments against Bianchi.  Even so he said he was happy about McGraw's Salgado ruling since, "That will have application in Lou's case, too."

McGraw let stand the rest of the misconduct charges against the embattled State's Attorney.  Ekl had argued Special Prosecutor Thomas McQueen didn't present McHenry County Judge Gordon Graham enough evidence to expand their original investigation past looking for campaign work on County time.  McGraw said he didn't think Graham had "abused his discretion" allowing McQueen and Henry "Skip" Tonigan to head off in another direction.

The Prosecutors still charge the State's attorney gave special treatment to Salgado's supposed nephew, Bianchi's own alleged nephew and a man who they claim contributed to Bianchi's election campaign.  A bench trial is still officially scheduled June 27.

In the pic:  Ron Salgado.

Irina Tuluca Wins Miss Huntley 2011

Judges in the Miss Huntley Scholarship Pageant Friday night chose 17 year-old Irina Tuluca to reign over the village for 2011.  The Huntley High Junior is the daughter of residents Christina and Dan Tuluca.

Harper College Sophomore Brittany Abajian and  HHS Junior Hailey Andersson were joint first runners up.

Pageant Organizer Sara Mitchell said support for the pageant has grown so much that scholarships were boosted this year to $1750 for the winner and $800 for the first runner up.  In fact, Mitchell said, there was enough money left over to give proceeds from the Pageant car wash to Huntley's Our Little Secret organization against sexual child abuse.

In the pic:  Miss Huntley 2010 (and also Miss Fox Valley Outstanding Teen) Marta Makowski places a crown Friday night on the new winner, Irina Tuluca, at the Miss Huntley Pageant at Huntley High School.

Pioneer Center Sweet Repeats Celebrates First Anniversary

Pioneer Center For Human Services' Sweet Repeats Thrift Shoppe will celebrate the first anniversary of it's Huntley location on Route 47 just north of Algonquin Road.

The store supporting Pioneer Center's work with area residents who have developmental disabilities, mental illness and traumatic brain injury features over 7,000 square feet of gently used and new treasures including a large selection of jewelry, toys, games, electronics, furniture, lamps, artwork and other stuff.

To celebrate its first year in Huntley Sweet Repeats prices will be 40 percent off everything today.  Other enticements include free hot dogs from noon to 2 pm, four drawings for gift certificates and raffle for two framed handmade quilts.

In the pic:  Some early shoppers Friday at Pioneer Center's Sweet Repeats Thrift Shoppe which opened a year ago (plus three days) in Huntley.

More Local Businesses Open In Algonquin

Stores are returning so fast in Algonquin it's hard to keep up with them.  FEN missed two that recently opened on South Main.

One is Hartt's Salon Energy on Main just past Algonquin Road.  Owner Kelly Hartt's salon's been gypsying around Crystal Lake, LITH, Crystal Lake again and now Algonquin for more than a decade.  She loves her latest location because there's lots of traffic and good visibility.  "I get lots of visits from off the street," said Hartt. 

She said Village staff were a lot of help getting all the paperwork straight to open.  "They were real easy.  Well, not easy.  Professional.  Every time I had a question they got right back to me."

Hartt said she's very big on doing hair extensions lately and is ramping up airbrush tanning.

Further South on Main in the shopping center at Edgewood Drive is Headdy--Glass, Gifts, Gear.
It is, in fact, Algonquin's answer to a head shop featuring locally handmade jewelry and glass, hookahs, water pipes, vaporizers, incense and body oils. "We've gotta bring the 60's back," said co-owner Ed, "just Ed at Headdy".

In truth Headdy is probably at least as much hippie boutique as head shop. It's a little short on black light ambiance and a rack of zap comics. Nonetheless,  the smell of patchouli does recall a bygone decade when bell bottoms were something people put on instead of these days try to work off at the fitness center.

McHenry County Civil Unions For First Week: 15

Wednesday was the first day to get a license for a same-sex civil union in Illinois.  Eleven couples lined up at the McHenry County Clerk's Office for them, double the average June number for a regular marriage license.  Thursday one couple took out a civil union license but Friday there were three.

Chief Deputy Clerk Vernon Paddock said the early returns might not be representative since there probably was a backlog of people waiting for civil unions to become lawful.  He reminded Friday that even with a license,  couples still have to have the union solemnized, just like a marriage.  "They can have it done in court here," he said.  "They can take the license to the clerk and make an appointment."

Freshman Lawmakers Reflect On First Year

By Diane S.W. Lee, Illinois Statehouse News
Illinois’ new crop of freshman lawmakers were determined to bring their fresh ideas to the 97th General Assembly, but through trial and error, they learned about the frustrations of procedure and partisanship.

Many new lawmakers, like state Rep. Chad Hays, R-Catlin, discovered that advancing their ideas wasn’t easy, since crafting a balanced state budget and new state legislative and congressional maps dominated most lawmakers’ minds. “There are a lot of bills that get assigned to committee that never get called,” Hays said.

“And there are a lot of bills that go to executive committee or subcommittee to die a slow death. And even some resolutions that one would think are going to be easily passed or kind of a slam dunk, you find it gets stuck in rules or someplace else.”

State Rep. Jason Barickman, R-Pontiac, said the most frustrating part is being a Republican in a Democratic-controlled legislature. “I’m in the minority party, and the end result is I lose many, many votes,” he said.

State Sen. Sam McCann, R-Carlinville, expressed disappointment with moving forward his proposals. “I believe the partisan politics, the people who practice that the most, probably on both sides of the aisle, they are bullies,” McCann said. “They really want to scare you away. They are not scaring me, and I’m not going anywhere.”

Colleague, state Sen. Suzi Schmidt, R-Lake Villa, said she learned to be more selective in sponsoring legislation when she advocated for a plan to allow people to properly dispose of their unused prescription drugs. “I didn’t want to be one of those legislators that had a lot of bills that didn’t mean anything,” she said.

“Patience — I learned a lot of patience,” said State Rep. Norine Hammond, R-Macomb,. “There are times it’s like watching paint dry, but you do learn to be very patient.”

You can read Diane's full report at:  http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/6288/freshman-lawmakers-reflect-on-first-year-in-office/

McHenry County Indictments

A McHenry County Grand Jury returned indictments this 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.


ANDREW G. GILARD, DOB:  12/23/81, 635 RED COACH LANE, ALGONQUIN. BURGLARY, THEFT.--Algonquin PD
   
AMY M. MIGLIORATO, DOB:  08/26/83, 321 N. MAIN STREET  APT 1, ALGONQUIN. RETAIL THEFT.--Algonquin PD

BRIAN C. HERNANDEZ, DOB:  02/27/88, 701 MOHICAN TRAIL, LAKE IN THE HILLS. CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT SUPPORTED PROPERTY.--McHenry County Sheriff's Office
   
RANDALL S. LEVAND, DOB:  04/02/79, 515 COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE, MCHENRY. AGGRAVATED BATTERY, HARASSMENT BY TELEPHONE, RESISTING A PEACE OFFICER, HARASSMENT THROUGH ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS.--McCullom Lake PD
   
JUSTIN M. WILHOIT, DOB:  10/24/89, TRANSIENT. AGGRAVATED BATTERY, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF WEAPONS BY FELONS, UNLAWFUL USE OF A WEAPON, AGGRAVATED ASSAULT.--Woodstock PD
       
PAUL J. SCHERMAN, DOB:  10/21/86, 140 E. BAGLEY STREET, WOODSTOCK. THEFT.--Woodstock PD
   
JORGE I. RIVERA, DOB:  01/11/80, 7704 BROOK DRIVE, WONDER LAKE. AGGRAVATED DOMESTIC BATTERY.--McHenry County Sheriff's Office
   
ANDREW L. LOOMAN, DOB:  03/14/88, 4001 FOX TRAIL, CRYSTAL LAKE. DISORDERLY CONDUCT(4CTS), BATTERY, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CANNABIS--Crystal Lake PD

DENNIS W. PERRY, DOB:  05/03/84, 60 LLOYD STREET, CARY. UNLAWFUL USE OF A CREDIT CARD, FORGERY.--McHenry PD

CHARLES D. MCCOY, DOB:  03/18/91, 3208 KINLEY, MCHENRY. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CANNABIS.--McHenry PD
   
KIMBERLY ANN FOSNAUGH, DOB:  06/01/77, 105 MAPLE AVENUE, WOODSTOCK. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, ENDANGERING THE LIFE AND HEALTH OF A CHILD.--Woodstock 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
June 3
0310 HRS ALGONQUIN RD. & BERG ST. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL. SHACKELTON, MICHELLE L., F/W 27 YEARS OF AGE, 206 SCENIC DR., ALGONQUIN. CHARGES: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Speeding, Illegal Transportation of Alcohol, and Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle. TURNED OVER TO MCHENRY COUNTY JAIL.
2023 HRS 1111 PYOTT RD. (LARSEN ISLAND). CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO STATE SUPPORTED PROPERTY.  JUVENILE, M/W 13 YEARS OF AGE, LAKE IN THE HILLS. CHARGE: Criminal Damage to State Supported Property. RELEASED TO PARENT.
JUVENILE, M/W 14 YEARS OF AGE, LAKE IN THE HILLS. CHARGE: Criminal Damage to State Supported Property. RELEASED TO PARENT.
0806 HRS 200 BLOCK OF INDIAN TRAIL. FOUND ARTICLE. Blue & white Aqua Fun paddle boat.
1225 HRS 4300 BLOCK OF LARKSPUR LN. ACCIDENT. Two vehicles. Property damage only.
1359 HRS 4520 W. AGLONQUIN RD. (CASTLE BANK). ASSIST OTHER AGENCY. Bank in possession of a counterfeit twenty dollar bill.
1951 HRS 700 BLOCK OF WHITE PINE CIRCLE. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Female, 45 years of age, having a seizure. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
2236 HRS 5395 AVALON LN. (AVALON PARK). CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. Tree was damaged.

Quinn Lessens Chance For Centegra Huntley Proposal Failure

Governor Pat Quinn probably didn't increase the chances Thursday for the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board to approve a Centegra Hospital in Huntley but he made it harder to turn down.  By appointing three new members to the Board Quinn ensured it will take as many as four "nayes" to kill the project.

In less than a month the Review Board is supposed to decide on whether Centegra can build a new 128-bed hospital at its Haligus Road location in Huntley.  Likewise, it's supposed to rule on a competing bid from Mercy Systems for a 128-bed hospital in Crystal Lake. At least five members of the nine-man board have to give their approval.  In practice, however,  until Thursday the Board only only six actual members to begin with, one often absent, so sometimes a single Board member' could  block a measure.

That's what happened early last month to a plan to shutter Cook County's Oak Forest Hospital near Chicago.  Wednesday Cook County Board Chairman Toni Preckwinkle badgered Quinn to appoint some more Board Members so that couldn't happen again but reaction to Thursday's announcement showed that wasn't what led to the appointments.

One new Board member told an AP reporter she'd been talking to State background checkers for three weeks.  That's about the same time McHenry County State Sen. Pam Althoff in whose current district the Centegra and Mercy hospitals would be located sent Quinn a letter telling him it was past time to get his appointment apparatus in gear.

Quinn's office told Crain's Chicago Business in a story just before the appointments were announced that he's been trying but after Blagojevitch-era scandals surrounding the Facilities Board's predecessor there are so many restrictions about who can be on it that there aren't a lot of people left to pick from.

Even at full strength the Board's going to have a hard time reaching a decision.  Board Administrator Courtney Avery's confirmed members have never before had to rule on simultaneous proposals for two nearly identical hospitals located within miles of each other.

Three nearby hospitals underscored  the problem Thursday with a pox on both their houses report filed with the Board. Sherman Hospital, Elgin; Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington, and St. Alexius Medical Center, Hoffman Estates, all claimed both the proposed Centegra-Huntley and Mercy-Crystal Lake facilities would take so many patients from them that the six current hospitals in the area would all lose money and have to lay off staff.  The three had separately said the same thing before at public hearings but Thursday's report added consultants' numbers to the claims.

The public comment period on the competing hospital proposals ends next Wednesday. Huntley really wants Centegra's hospital to get the nod.  Monday the Village sent out a renewed call for residents to sign an electronic petition supporting it (http://centegrahospitalhuntley.org/GetInvolved/Petition) and send the Facilities Board an e-letter(http://www.centegrahospitalhuntley.org/GetInvolved/Write) along the same lines.

The Board's scheduled to rule on the Centegra and Mercy hospital applications June 28.

In the pic:  An architect's model of Centegra Huntley.

Penny Pancakes Raises Almost $1,800 For Pantry Relocation

Algonquin's Colonial Cafe served up about 2,500 penny pancakes Thursday to help out the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Interfaith Food Pantry's drive to raise money to relocate from a converted LITH machine shed.  Fundraiser Kathy McCoy said the Penny Pancakes at Colonial drew $1,766 in donations.

Penny Pancake Day's an annual fundraiser at all the Colonial restaurants in the area but each one gets to choose what to support.  This year the Algonquin Colonial picked the Pantry which hopes to move late this year to a remodeled barn at LITH's Larsen Farm on Pyott Road.

McCoy said a big boost to the Pantry's capital fund Thursday was a $500 check from the new Lifeline Church congregation which currently meets Sundays at Algonquin's Brunswick Zone XL location on County Line Road.

In the pic:  (above)Crystal Lake's Gina Stipati and Mom, Tina, enjoyed some time together and some Penny Pancakes at the Algonquin Colonial Cafe Thursday. (below) Volunteers Kathy McCoy and Russ Ruzanski took cash donations for the Algonquin Lake in the Hills Food Pantry's relocation and even a few cans of food for its shelves.

Huntley Lib To Reopen Saturday

Huntley Area Public Library's doors will reopen Saturday after being closed this week to install new (well practically) racks for DVD's.  Library Director Patrick McDonald said Thursday he got a deal.

"I was at a wedding in Mt. Prospect and I stopped in the (about to close) Border's there for some books and they were selling the racks," he said.  "I thought, 'I think there's an opportunity here.'"

McDonald said he'd already been looking at new racks for the Library's DVD section but a quote for new ones came in at $3,500.  The cost for some gently used ones?

"About $700," said McDonald, paid for by the kindly supporters at the Libary District Friends Foundation.

In the pic:  Clerk Mary Grzenia and  Circulation Manager Marilyn Riordan spruce up some of the more or less new DVD racks installed this week at the Huntley Library.

Better Weather Boosts Algonquin Farmers' Market

The second edition of Algonquin's relocated Farmers' Market Thursday did better than its opening.  The weather was balmy.  Last week it rained until just before the Market opened.  "Then it was just cold and windy," said Algonquin Planner Ben Mason helping the Village's Downtown Partnership sponsors get the market set up.

Algonquin's Farmers Market this year will run Thursdays from 2 to 7 pm.  Initially it'll be  at the gazebo in Riverfront Park, but when the Village's Concert Series starts on Thursdays at the end of the month it'll move next door to the Gazebo.

Remap Fight Coming But Questions Need Answers

By Benjamin Yount, Illinois Statehouse News
 The battle lines are forming in the coming legal challenges to Illinois’ new political maps. A number of groups, including coalitions and the Illinois Republican Party, are expected to challenge the 2011 redistricting map drawn by Democrats and approved earlier this week. No lawsuits have been filed yet, however, since Gov. Pat Quinn is mum on whether he will approve the congressional and legislative maps.

Voters need to be wary of challenges to the maps by political parties, said Jan Czarnick, executive director of Illinois' League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization. A lawsuit is “what you’d expect from political parties. Their job is to benefit that political party. And both Republicans and Democrats do that,” said Czarnick.

"I can take a look at this map and know that it’s wrong, but it will take a while to see how to move forward. That could take weeks or more," said Illinois Republican Party Deputy Executive Director John Blessing.

However, Steve Brown, spokesman for House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, said the House Democrats followed state and federal requirements, such as Voting Rights Act, when crafting the redistricting maps. "I don’t think they have a basis for a successful lawsuit."

Czarnick said the League of Women Voters may challenge the maps to give a voice to voters in the newly drawn districts. "This should be about people, the citizens of the state or this country, choosing the people who represent them," Czarnick said.

You can read Ben's full report at:  http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/6302/remap-fight-coming-but-questions-need-to-be-answered/

Obituaries

Debra C. Mulcahy, 57, of Lake in the Hills died peacefully at her home Wednesday. Visitation will be Sunday from 4 to 8 pm at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home, Huntley. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 2 pm Monday at St. Mary Church, Huntley. Visitation will also be held from 1 pm until the Mass.

Mulcahy was born July 24, 1953, in Johnson County, IN, the daughter of John A. and Jeannette (Ruppert) Maguire. On August 21, 1982, she married Paul J. Mulcahy. She was the co-chairwoman of the Lake in the Hills Summer Sunset Festival and a trustee on the Algonquin Area Library Board.

She is survived by her husband; her children, Christy (Mike) Stanley of Downers Grove, Kevin (Katie) Mulcahy of Edgewood, MD, and Colleen Mulcahy of Lake in the Hills; her step-daughter, Kimberly (Derrick) McCloe; her mother; brothers, Michael and John Maguire; sisters, Joan Sena, Vivian and Trish Maguire, and by her grandson Connor Stanley.

Memorials may be directed to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

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
June 2
0149 HRS BERG ST. & ALGONQUIN RD. DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL. HARGROVE, IAN M., 25 YEARS OF AGE, 2507 WALNUT ST., CARY. CHARGES: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Speeding and Operating an Uninsured Motor vehicle. RELEASED ON BOND
1038 HRS ALGONQUIN RD. & LAKE DR. DRIVING WHILE LICENSE SUSPENDED. BARRIOS, FRANCISCO E., 45 YEARS OF AGE, 320 TECUMSEH TRAIL APT 301, LAKE IN THE HILLS. CHARGE: Driving While License Suspended. RELEASED ON BOND.
1038 HRS PYOTT RD. & RAKOW RD. ACCIDENT. Two vehicles. Property damage only.
1507 HRS 101 N. RANDALL RD. (DOMINICKS). RETAIL THEFT. Bottle of Rogaine was stolen. TURNED OVER TO INVESTIGATIONS.
1529 HRS 700 BLOCK OF PARC CT. DOMESTIC. Father vs. daughter. Verbal only. No priors.
1623 HRS 10 BLOCK OF MORNINGSIDE CT. DOMESTIC. Husband vs. wife. Verbal only. No priors.
1918 HRS 1100 BLOCK OF MOONSTONE RUN. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Male, 11 years of age, with a head injury. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
1931 HRS 2300 BLOCK OF CLAREMONT LN. DOMESTIC BATTERY. Mother vs. son. No Priors. FAIL TO FILE.
2108 HRS 0 BLOCK OF LA QUINTA CT. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Female, 68 years of age, fell down the stairs. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
2212 HRS 1300 BLOCK OF CUNAT CT. ASSIST AMBULANCE Male, 51 years of age, needing an evaluation. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
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D300 Approves Contract, Recalls Teachers

Laid off teachers lined up in the hallway at Algonquin's Westfield School Wednesday night to retrieve letters calling them back to work. The District 300 Board of Education formally approved a new contract Superintendent-elect Michael Bregy said would save $3.7 million in health insurance and salary costs for the 2011-12 school year.

Besides rehiring teachers laid off in case contract negotiations weren't successful, the measure ended the threat of radical revisions to middle and high school schedules and class offerings.  "I'm sorry for the grief we put at least 363 of you through," said Board Member Joe Stevens.  "It was an uncertain time."

A joint release from the District and teachers' union was remarkably devoid of detail on the new one-year contract and what was included wasn't entirely accurate.  For instance, "a salary freeze for the year" will actually be a limited salary freeze.  According to union spokesman Mike Williamson, base salaries and "steps" for time in service won't increase but teachers will still be able to get more money with "lane" changes for taking extra education courses, especially getting a Master's degree.  "That's when the (education) loans come due," said Williamson.

Other changes included more options  for District health insurance plans, major reductions in lunch and bus duty pay for teachers and unspecified changes to "overload" pay for instructors whose classes exceed an undisclosed number of students.

"It's right at our target," said Bregy, but Stevens cautioned the District is far from being out of the financial woods.  "Based on what went on in Springfield (Monday and Tuesday), I know we're still in for some difficult times," he said.

Right now the big question is whether District will start the new year bleeding red ink. Monday the State Superintendent of Education announced the Governor's office plans to cancel  final quarter transportation payments for this year.  "This would not be a delay as you have seen with the first three payments, but rather would be an elimination of funding," said Chris Koch in a letter to school districts. Bregy said welshing on State aid could end up costing the District $10 million it had counted on in the current budget.

Even though the new contract eliminates major schedule and curriculum revisions for the next school year, all it really does is give everyone breathing room. Thanks to new federal and state mandates already in the pipeline, they're still coming.  That's why Union President Kolleen Hanetho said it was important for teachers to be included in a new "Collaborative Council" created by the contract to plan them out.  It's only supposed to meet once a quarter but, "I think we'll be meeting monthly pretty soon," she said.

Recall notices will go out by certified mail today to all the D300 teachers who were given pink slips in March.  Human resources director John Light said he expected almost all of them to come back even though they've had 10 weeks to find other positions.

Besides the teachers, the District also called back three administrators who were let go.

Algonquin South Main Business Area Heating Up, Too

Besides all the new business activity on the Randall Corridor and in Algonquin's Downtown things are warming up again on the Village's South Main Street section, too.  First out of the gate opening today will be Algonquin Mexican Restaurant in the mini-mall just south of Huntington Drive.

Owner Juan Rodriguez of Carpentersville said Wednesday the restaurant will feature the sort of authentic Mexican cuisine one might be served at a restaurant in central Mexico. Specifically in Salvatierra, Guanajuato Province.  "That's where my mother's from," he said.

"She loves to cook and always wanted to have a restaurant," said Rodriguez who added it's really a family affair.  "My dad is helping me open this.  He used to work in a restaurant and he decided he wanted me to be responsible."

Algonquin Mexican Restaurant's in the same spot as three other restaurants that have opened their doors in recent years only to quietly close them again later.  That doesn't worry Rodriguez, though.  "I know I'm going to make this work.  My Mom's a good cook."

Algonquin Mexican Restaurant will be open Monday through Friday, 10 am to 7 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 8 am to 8 pm.

In the pic:  Ana Rodriguez grills up pork filling while friend and advisor Estelle Osorio dices up some onion while Juan Rodriguez looks around for something else to paint before today's opening at Algonquin Mexican Restaurant.

Local Swimmin' Holes Open Saturday

Lake in the Hills' Indian Trail Beach officially opens for the summer season at 10 a.m. Saturday. LITH Parks & Rec claims there's pirate treasure buried at the beach and 1 pm would be a really good time to dig for it. In the words of Jack Sparrow,  "I love those moments, I like to wave at them as they pass me by."

Indian Trail Beach is open from sunrise to sunset year 'round but will have lifeguards on duty from 10 am to 6 pm through the Summer.

Huntley Park District's Stingray Bay opens for the season Saturday, too. Pass Holder hours are
Monday through Thursday 11 am to 7 pm, Friday 11 to 8 and Saturday and Sunday Noon to 6 pm.

Meanwhile Algonquin's Lions Armstrong Memorial Pool and Splashpad opened last weekend for a run through, basically, Labor Day.  Hours are Monday through Friday Noon to 5 pm and 6:30 to 8:30 pm, Saturday and Sunday Noon to 6 pm.

In the pic:  The Weatherman says Saturday might be just the weather for a dip in Woods Creek Lake at LITH's Indian Trail Beach.

Quinn Says Budget Work "Incomplete"

By Jamey Dunn, Illinois Issues
Gov. Pat Quinn vowed Wednesday to use his veto pen on at least one bill approved by lawmakers in the last days of their spring legislative session and said more work needs to be done on the budget.

The governor was adamant about rejecting a bill to allow Illinois' two largest utilities to raise rates to upgrade the state's electric grid. “It wasn’t a good idea to give Commonwealth Edison and Ameren what they were asking for because they were asking for way too much from the people of Illinois, the families and businesses of Illinois,” he said. The sponsors say they plan to override a veto from the governor, but the measure did not pass in either chamber with the three-fifths majority that would be needed should the vote to override become necessary.

Quinn also was critical of a gaming expansion proposal that lawmakers approved. “I told the legislature over and over again, the people of Illinois do not want an excessive gambling bill that’s top-heavy,” he said. “Once the General Assembly got this subject, House and Senate, it got more and more top-heavy.”

Quinn said he does intend to sign the changes to the workers' compensation system approved in the House yesterday and praised lawmakers for approving comprehensive reform that he says will improve the business climate in the state.

Quinn faulted lawmakers for sending him a budget that includes cuts to early childhood education, K-12 education and Monetary Award Program grants for college students. He renewed his call to protect some of the biggest spending areas in the state budget. “I think it is important that we invest in health care and human services and public safety and education.”

Quinn would not say whether he would call a special legislative session, only saying he would “work” with legislators on the budget. “We plan to work with the members of the legislature and their leadership today, tomorrow and every day this summer.”

You can read Jamey's full report at:  http://illinoisissuesblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/quinn-says-budget-work-incomplete.html

In the pic:  Quinn at Wednesday's post-Spring Session news conference.

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Work Resumes At Riverside Square/Plaza But Outlook Clouded

Developers at Algonquin's now-renamed Riverside Square stalled luxury condo complex brought in an office trailer and a few workers Tuesday. That apparently met a deadline to begin work but developers failed to meet others on a settlement to stop a Village suit to tear it down as a safety hazard.

Community Development Director Russ Farnum said today Riverside Plaza Developers, North Barrington, failed to provide the Village with a $500,000 letter of credit to raze the building if something goes wrong with plans to complete the structure.  Farnum said neither has the company proved it has enough money lined up to actually finish it.  "They've provided proof of financing to complete the exterior shell," said Farnum, adding, "That's our top priority."

If the company had met the May 30 deadlines, a settlement agreement with the Village called for it to dismiss its McHenry County Circuit Court suit to knock the building down.  Now under the agreement terms, Riverside Plaza Developers has 45 more days to "cure" the defaults and come up with the letter of credit and financial proofs.  "That will be mid- to late-July," said Farnum.

Under the terms of the agreement, Riverside Plaza was also supposed to begin replacing the building wrap on "Tyvek Towers" no later than May 30.  Farnum said that's in the works and according to conversations with developers, "What (they) plan to do is replace the wrap all around the building while the bricklayers start work on the exterior."

The mixed upscale condo and retail complex began construction at the peak of the the real estate bubble, halting half-completed when now-defunct Amcore bank in Rockford pulled the loan plug on the project.  Riverside Plaza Developers bought what was left for a comparative song early this year saying they intended to complete it as originally planned.  However, the real estate market's far from what it used to be and a report released yesterday on home prices says it's still heading south. The S&P/Case-Schiller index found home prices are the lowest they've been since 2002.

In the pic:  Workers returned to Algonquin's Tyvek Towers Tuesday after construction screeched to a halt more than two and a half years ago.

Teachers' Union Votes To Approve New D300 Contract

District 300's teachers' Union Tuesday approved a tentative contract for the coming school year that's expected to cancel big changes to middle and high school schedules threatened to offset State education funding shortfalls.  The D300 Board's expected to hire back more than 350 laid-off teachers at a Special Meeting tonight.

LEAD 300 members OK'ed the pact District and union negotiators reached last week after, according to one informed source, the Board agreed to formally scrap schoolday changes as a quid pro quo for teachers' acceptance. "We have that in writing," said union President Kolleen Hanetho.

D300's budget for the 2011-12 school year calls for $5 million savings from health insurance changes and, effectively, a wage freeze for teachers.  Administrators for two months have made it clear it was either that or cutbacks to school hours and class availability.

The new health insurance plan, originally budgeted at $1 million in savings, is now projected to cost $1.4 million less than the old one. The extra savings may have given District negotiators more wiggle room on salaries and it's unclear yet if the union agreed to a full wage freeze.  Details of the contract haven't been released to the public and won't be until after the Board meeting to approve their side of the agreement this evening.

The contract, to run for only one year, postpones major class and schedule changes in the face of dwindling school aid  from Springfield.  Big changes are still expected for the 2012-13 year, though, not only because budgeteers don't expect finances to get any better but also because of a new State student testing program that administrators claim doesn't mesh with the current regime.

Hanetho said getting teachers a place at the table preparing for those changes was also part of the new contract.  "There's going to be a collaborative council," to make the changes she said, including teachers, administrators and Board members.  "We're going to plan this together," said Hanetho.

Surprise Grant To Upgrade LITH Park "Facilties"

LITH Parks & Recreation Department will put out a request for proposals in a few days to build a really nice set of restrooms at Sunset Park. The'll replace some of the portable johns that have, until now, been the only answer available there when the Call of Nature gets insistent.

Parks and Rec Director Trudy Wakeman said the new restrooms, similar to ones McHenry County Conservation District recently opened at LITH Fen, will be paid for by a $100,000 grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.  Wakeman said the money came as something of a surprise.  "I think the (State Rep. Mike) Tryon/(State Sen. Pam) Althoff office had something to do with it.  We didn't know anything about it until DCEO told us we'd get the grant if we'd apply for it."

The new restrooms are planned for the area near the football field and Skate Park at Sunset Park.  Wakeman said they'll probably be ready by late Summer or Early Fall.

In the pic:  (above) MCCD's restrooms at the new Jefferson Street entrance to LITH Fen.  (below)  The current portable biffies at Sunset Park.

Budget Issues Unresolved As Session Ends

By Jamey Dunn, Illinois Issues
As the regular legislative session ended Tuesday, lawmakers sent the House’s budget, based on a much lower revenue estimate than both the Senate’s plan and Gov. Pat Quinn’s proposal, to Quinn for approval. However, legislators from both chambers said they are open to changes down the road, including increasing spending.

The Senate tried to push about $430 million in additional spending by linking it to the spending for the capital construction bill, but the House rejected the change. The largest portion of the Senate spending, about $151 million, would have replaced the House’s 4 percent cut to general state aid to schools. Because the Senate proposal did not pass, the cut is in the final budget. By contrast, Gov. Pat Quinn had called for an increase of about $260 million to general state aid for schools

“Where’s the money coming from? It’s not within the (spending) caps we established. It’s not the conservative estimate. And we still haven’t done anything to pay the schools for the money we owe them for fiscal year 2011. (The payments) are going to be several months late. I understand why they took the action, but it doesn’t do anything to solve our problem,” said said Rep. Roger Eddy, a Hutsonville Republican.

On Monday, Sen. Dan Kotowski, a Park Ridge Democrat, said that if the House did not approve the additional expenditure, the spending for the capital construction programs like Route 31 and Route 47 would also go down. Rep. Frank Mautino, a budget point man for House Democrats, disagreed: “We’ve sold bonds and the money is there, though it may be tied up in court. The bond proceeds are there. The projects will continue.

Gov. Pat Quinn still has to sign off on the extension, which lawmakers on both sides of the aisle supported while acknowledging that paying off the state’s overdue bills without borrowing will take longer. “I think this chamber made a wise decision in not engaging in borrowing,” said McHenry Sen. Pamela Althoff. She added that legislators need “the tools” to make sure that the vendors, social service providers, schools and local government that are waiting for state payments eventually get their money. As of now, lawmakers plan to pay off that roughly $6 billion in bills with any money that might come in that exceeds the “conservative” revenue estimate the budget is based on.

The Senate’s request for additional spending may be revisited later in the year because House Speaker Michael Madigan announced the appointment of a conference committee comprising members of both chambers to take up the bill. “[Our budget] is not complete because the other part of our budget is our capital budget that has not yet passed,” Senate President John Cullerton said. “We’ll just have to come back and pass that later.”

You can read Jamey's full report at:  http://illinoisissuesblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/some-budget-issues-up-in-air-as-session.html

"Smart Grid" Passes, But Quinn Vows Veto

By Jamey Dunn, Illinois Issues
Lawmakers approved a measure Tuesday that would allow Illinois’ two largest electric utility companies to raise rates to fund power grid upgrades, but Gov. Pat Quinn has vowed to veto the bill.

The bill would allow Commonwealth Edison and downstate Ameren to increase customers’ rates 2.5 percent annually to pay for improvements from basic repairs to poles and lines to cutting-edge technology that could allow customers to track their energy usage. The companies would be required to invest a total of $3.2 billion in the grid over 10 years. The measure also requires ComEd to create 2,000 new jobs through the plan and Ameren to create 450 jobs. If they do not meet those goals, they will be subject to fines.

Opponents said rate increases might be too much to ask of families coping with the economic downturn and recent income tax increase. “I’m concerned about the impact that higher rates are going to have on our consumers who are already struggling right now in these tough economic times. … And I’m not sure that right now is really the time to add an increase in their utility bills,” said Sen. Linda Holmes, an Aurora Democrat who cast a “present” vote on the bill.

Supporters said that to hang onto manufacturing jobs and attract new businesses to the state, Illinois needs improvements to a grid that they claim is frightfully out of date. They said the improvements to the grid could eventually lead to savings and greater reliability for customers. “You’ve got to invest in your electric infrastructure to keep businesses here, and to keep my grandmother and my elderly mother from having their air conditioning go out — which happens a lot. Far too often,” said Sen. Kirk Dillard, a Republican from Hinsdale.

The bill did not pass either chamber with enough votes to override Quinn's promised veto.

You can read Jamey's full report at:  http://illinoisissuesblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/smart-grid-passes-but-quinn-vows-veto.html

Quinn To Sign Workers' Comp Reform

By Jamey Dunn, Illinois Issues
Going back on an earlier statement that he would not give lawmakers another chance to vote on his proposal to reform the state’s workers’ compensation system, Democratic Rep. John Bradley ran the bill again Tuesday and was able to find enough votes on his side of the aisle to pass it. “We have an opportunity to fix a broken system,” Bradley said, claiming the bill would save employers $500 million to $700 million annually.

House Minority Leader Tom Cross said Bradley’s estimated savings are “manipulated” and “embellished” and greatly miss the mark. “We may be lucky to get to $100 [million] to $200 million in savings.” Cross said the plan would not prevent workers from “doctor shopping to get a desired diagnosis or make workers prove that their injury truly stems from something that took place on the job. Cross said the bill “would do nothing but look good on (campaign) mail pieces and look good in the newspaper as headlines.”

Quinn has vowed to sign the bill.

You can read Jamey's full report at: http://illinoisissuesblog.blogspot.com/2011/06/quinn-to-sign-workers-comp-reform.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
May 31
0003 HRS ALGONQUIN RD. & FRANK RD. CURFEW. JUVENILE M/B 16 YEARS OF AGE, ROUND LAKE BEACH. CHARGES: Curfew, Notice to Appear Issued. RELEASED TO PARENT.
0713 HRS 3866 SONOMA CIRCLE, (NATURE’S VIEW PARK). CRIMINAL DEFACEMENT. Graffiti on the playground equipment.
0913 HRS 300 BLOCK OF PHEASANT TRAIL. FRAUD. Fraud involving a timeshare.
1115 HRS 5400 BLOCK OF WILDSPRING DR. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Female, 65 years of age, experiencing numbness in her arm. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
1547 HRS 4500 W. ALGONQUIN RD., (7-11). ACCIDENT. Two vehicles. Property damage only.
1646 HRS HEARTLAND GATE. & MILLER RD. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Female, 40 years of age fell from bicycle. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
1817 HRS 100 BLOCK OF HAWTHORNE RD. AMBULANCE ASSIST. Male, 19 years of age needing an evaluation. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
1906 HRS 1100 BLOCK OF RIDGEWOOD CIRCLE. REPORT FOR INSURANCE. Golf cart struck Complaint’s vehicle.
2134 HRS 2250 W. ALGONQUIN RD., (PROVENA). CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY. Rear window was damaged. TURNED OVER TO INVESTIGATIONS.
2141 HRS RANDALL RD. & MILLER RD. ACCIDENT. Two vehicles. Property damage only.
2238 HRS 400 BLOCK E. OAK ST. DOMESTIC. Husband vs. wife. Verbal Only. Two prior.

More Utility, Water, Sewer Work Set For Huntley Construction

Rebar's already laid out north to Main for new pavement on the Route 47 construction project through Huntley. Crews will be working on underground utilities on Main Street east of Route 47 this week and on sanitary sewers and watermains on the east side of Route 47 between Main and Kenneth. 

The entrance to Dean Street off 47 was reopened last week although the street itself remains to be surface. The entrance to the Centegra facility and Castle Bank (just north of Dean Street) is still closed off with signs directing traffic to Dean Street. Access from 47 is expected to be restored Wednesday.

In the pic:  Dean Street access has been restored off Route 47.

Parades Mark Memorial Day In Algonquin, Huntley

Lake in the Hill American Legionnaires and Algonquin and local cub and boy Scouts held a ceremony of remembrance Monday at Algonquin Cemetery to honor the nation's fallen. The Legiona Color Guard fired a triple salute before the throng marched down Route 31 for Memorial Day speeches at Riverfront Park.

Sun City Marine vets were only outnumbered by Scouts in Huntley's Memorial Day Parade.  Well, and the HHS Marching Band.  That parade also was marked with speeches from the gazebo at its climax at Dhamer Square.

LITH Splash Pad Cools Down Fevered Holiday Celebrants

Mercurial local thermometers hit anywhere from 91 to 94 degrees depending on which you cared to believe Monday afternoon so Lake in the Hills Parks & Recreation Department's Splash Pad which opened for the season at Sunset Park over the weekend was a popular destination.

LITH's Splash Pad will be open through Labor Day.

Senate Adds $431M To Illinois Budget

By Andrew Thomason, Illinois Statehouse News
The Illinois Senate Monday added $431 million to the Illinois House’s proposed budget, the day before the General Assembly is set to end its spring session.The biggest portion — $151 million — would fund elementary and high schools statewide. Another large portion — $49.3 million — would go to mental health grants and program.

The measure now goes to the House for approval where its future is uncertain. state Sen. Dan Kotowski, D-Park Ridge. said he tied the additional spending to a measure appropriating funds for the state's capital program, including roadwork and building construction, to pressure the House to vote for his plan.

Originally, the Senate passed a $34.3 billion budget, $1.1 billion more than the House’s version. Senate Democrats eventually passed the House’s budget despite Republican opposition.
The budget is smaller than Quinn's original proposal of $35.4 billion. The governor could sign the budget into law, veto the entire budget or change individual lines of spending.

"We continue to review the budget bills passed by the House and Senate," said Kelly Kraft, Quinn's budget spokeswoman.

You can read Andrew's full report at: http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/6265/senate-adds-431m-to-illinois-budget/

Illinois House Gives OK To Congressional Remap

By Diane S.W. Lee, Illinois Statehouse News
Just days after releasing a new congressional map, House Democrats rushed Monday night to approve a revised version that tweaks a number of downstate congressional districts. State Rep. Mike Fortner, R-West Chicago, consultant on McHenry County's Board remapping, said the public did not have time to review the new congressional map because it was revised two hours before lawmakers voted.

"Many of the incumbents on both (political) parties do in fact continue to have the core of their current districts," said House Majority Leader Barbara Flynn Currie, D-Chicago, who shepherded the map through the House. "We took into account communities of interests, and we certainly looked for opportunities to make sure that members of minority groups have the opportunity for full participation in the electoral process," Currie said. "But we also do look, as you know, at many other factors like political subdivisions, natural boundaries like rivers and mountains."

The revised Congressional remap can be viewed here:

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=http:%2F%2Filhousedems.com%2Fredistricting%2F2011-maps%2FSenate_Bill_1178_House_Amendment_2%2Fab9Plan0549.kmz&aq=&sll=39.739318,-89.504139&sspn=9.440222,19.753418&ie=UTF8&z=6

Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to approve the map today.



You can read Diane's full report at: http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/6262/illinois-house-give-ok-to-congressional-redistricting-map/

Smart Grid Goes To Gov., Possible Veto

By Benjamin Yount, Illinois Statehouse News
Lawmakers threw their weight behind a plan allowing the state’s two largest utilities to charge customers millions of dollars for infrastructure improvements. However, Gov. Pat Quinn said weeks ago that he could not support any proposal that would guarantee profits for Ameren Illinois and Commonwealth Edison Co. at the expense of customers.

The Smart Grid plan will increase the average bill for ComEd customers a flat $3 per month. "The fact that the Illinois Commerce Commission, just a few days ago, approved a $156 million service rate increase for ComEd is apparently not enough for the utility giant — ComEd and Ameren want state law to guarantee exorbitant profits," said AARP Illinois Senior State Director Bob Gallo.

"We've got to invest in the future," said State Rep. Mike Bost, R-Murphysboro,. "As we build-out the Smart Grid … it will give us the opportunity to save not only today but in the future."

McHenry County State Rep. Mike Tryon. R-Cyrystal Lake, said Illinois is late to get on the Smart Grid. "Our need for (electricity) keeps growing everyday as we buy more computers and appliances," said Tryon.  "This is our opportunity … to deliver the savings that come with being more efficient."

You can read Ben's full report at: http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/6264/smart-grid-goes-to-quinn-could-a-veto-be-ne

Illinois House OK's More Casinos

By Mary J. Cristobal, Illinois Statehouse News
Chicago is a step closer to getting a casino.  A gambling expansion measure passed the House with a 65-50 vote Monday. The amended plan adds five casinos: one in Chicago, Danville, Rockford, Park City and a to-be-determined location in Chicago's south suburbs.

State Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie, who has long sought to add new casinos in Illinois, said a Chicago casino plus the statewide expansion of gaming venues would be worth billions of dollars in revenue, including licensing fees for expanding and obtaining gaming machines at the horse-racing venues. This revenue could help the state pay off some of its $8 billion deficit, Lang said.

“It's a bill for everybody, there's five casinos (and) racinos all over the place,” said state Rep. David Harris, R-Mount Prospect. “When I first asked (Lang), 'Is the kitchen sink in there?' He said, 'It is.' So, if you like the kitchen sink, that's in there too.’”

The Illinois Senate is expected  to vote on the proposal today. State Sen Terry Link, D-Waukegan, said he's spoken with Quinn and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel about the plan, adding that he expects the casino plan to succeed and work to begin soon on a Chicago casino.
"We've been doing this for years," said Link.  "This is not something that we just thought up the last six days. … This gaming (legislation) has been around for a long time so it's nothing new."

You can read Mary's full report at: http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/6263/illinois-house-oks-more-casinos-in-gambling-bill/

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
May 30
1003 HRS 500 BLOCK OF WRIGHT DR. POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WHITE, DANIEL K., M/W 26 YEARS OF AGE, 1528 CANDLEWOOD DR., CRYSTAL LAKE. CHARGES: Possession of a Controlled Substance, & Theft Under $300. TURNED OVER TO MCHENRY COUNTY JAIL.
1248 HRS ALGONQUIN RD. & PYOTT RD. DISORDERLY CONDUCT LISSNER, RACHEL C., F/W 18 YEARS OF AGE, 4820 BORDEAUX DR., LAKE IN THE HILLS. CHARGE: Disorderly Conduct. RELEASED ON BOND.
1620 HRS RAKOW RD. & PYOTT RD. UNLAWFUL USE OF A FRAUDULENT IDENTIFICATION CARD. CERVANTES, ERICK, M/W 30 YEARS OF AGE, 24102 RT 173 #B, HARVARD. CHARGES: Unlawful Use of a Fraudulent Identification Card, No Seatbelt, Defective Windshield. TURNED OVER TO MCHENRY COUNTY JAIL
0526 HRS 20 BLOCK OF PERSHING AVE. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Female, 28 years of age, with an eye injury. No transport.
0841 HRS 2700 BLOCKOF CADBURY CIRCLE. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Female, 32 years of age, having a seizure. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
0920 HRS 3800 BLOCK OF THORNBERRY CIRCLE. DOMESTIC BATTERY. Husband vs. wife. No priors. UNFOUNDED.
1013 HRS 101 PYOTT RD., (BUCKY’S). ACCIDENT. Two vehicles. Property damage only.
1514 HRS 2265 ALGONQUIN RD., (THORNTON’S). PRIVATE PROPERTY ACCIDENT. Two vehicles. Property damage only.
1521 HRS 0 BLOCK OF WOODY WAY. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Male, 65 years of age, feeling dizzy and difficulty breathing. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
2008 HRS 0 BLOCK OF DOGWOOD CT. LOST ARTICLE. License plate. ARTICLE ENTERED INTO LEADS.
2138 HRS 2700 BLOCK OF BRISBANE DR. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Female, 19 years of age, needing an evaluation. Transported to Woodstock Memorial Hospital.
2223 HRS 300 BLOCK OF HIAWATHA DR. ASSIST AMBULANCE. Male, 80 years of age, having difficulty breathing. Transported to Good Shepherd Hospital.
Algonquin
May 27
10:18am Biancalana, Peter J., DOB: 04/09/92, of 502 McHenry Avenue Apt #311, Woodstock, was charged with DWLS, Suspended Registration, No Proof of Insurance and Possession of Cannabis.  He was taken into custody in the 100 block of S. Main Street.  He was released after posting $150 with a court date of 07/06/11 in McHenry County.
16:01pm Milazzo, Margaret N., DOB: 05/10/82, of 801 Village Road, Crystal Lake, was charged with Disorderly Conduct.  She was taken into custody at Georgia’s Pancake house, 1470 S. Randall Road.  She was released on a Notice to Appear with a court date of 06/29/11 in Algonquin.
May 28
04:20am Thompson, Sharon A., DOB: 09/30/63, of 9704 Captains Drive, Algonquin, was charged with DUI, DUI Over, Failure to Signal and Improper Lane Usage.  She was taken into custody at Route 62 and N. River Road.  She was released after posting her Illinois Driver’s License and $100 with a court date of 07/13/11 in McHenry County.
21:49pm Boro, Bradley D., DOB: 11/25/84, of 537 Parkside Terrace, Crystal Lake, was charged with DUI, Unlawful Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Improper Display of Registration, One Headlight and Improper Lane Usage.  He was taken into custody at Route 31 and Klasen Road.  He was released after posting his Illinois Driver’s License on a Personal Recognizance Bond with a court date of 07/13/11 in McHenry County.
May 29
18:28pm Collins, Daniel C., DOB: 05/11/82, of 4646 Magnolia Lane, Lake in the Hills, was charged with Failure to Notify Damage after Striking an Unattended Vehicle.  He was taken into custody at 4646 Magnolia Lane.  He was released after posting $150 with a court date of 06/29/11 in McHenry County.

Memorial Day

                                  Deaths        Deaths/Population
American Civil War   1861–1865    625,000*      1.988% 
World War II         1941–1945    405,399       0.307% 
World War I          1917–1918    116,516       0.110% 
Vietnam War          1955–1975     58,151       0.03% 
Korean War           1950–1953     36,516       0.02% 
Revolutionary War    1775–1783     25,000       0.899% 
War of 1812          1812–1815     20,000       0.345% 
Mexican–American War 1846–1848     13,283       0.057% 
Iraq, Afghanistan    2001–present   5,491       0.002%

*Union and Confederate total

In the pic:  Flags mark the graves in Huntley Cemetery of those who served in our country's defense including many who gave "the last full measure of devotion."

Tattletale Deputy's Brother Shot To Death

An unincorporated Woodstock couple are being held without bond today in the Saturday shooting death of an Island Lake bar owner, the brother of the McHenry County Deputy who has accused Sheriff Keith Nygren of soliciting murder, running an illegal alien ring and being involved in a bribery scheme.

According to a Sheriff's Office release withheld from FEN, McHenry County Deputies responding to a 911 call found Kurt Milliman, 48 of Prairie Grove, shot Saturday night at the home of Tim and Kimberly Smith.  Milliman died shortly thereafter at nearby Centegra Hospital, Woodstock.

According to the release, Milliman was at the Smith resident answering a Craigslist ad for sex and there was a dispute.  Jailed until bond is set were Timothy S. Smith, 26, charged with first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, pandering and pimping and Kimberly A. Smith, 28, charged with two counts of obstructing justice, disorderly conduct and prostitution.

Milliman, the owner of the Dirty Hog Saloon in Island Lake, was the brother of McHenry County Deputy Scott Milliman who, in a yet-uncompleted sworn deposition, has accused McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren of corruption.  Scott Milliman's further testimony has been been on hold for the past seven months while the Sheriff's Department conducted an investigation of allegations of racial profiling in writing traffic tickets.  The Sheriff's Office cleared itself of that charge Thursday.

Kurt Milliman, once a process server for the Sheriff's Office, has been trying to sell the Dirty Hog at least since February.

In the pic:  Kurt Milliman sponsored motorcycle charity rides from his Island Lake bar.

Workers’ Comp Dies In House, "Nuclear" Option Looms

By Andrew Thomason, Illinois Statehouse News
A measure to reform Illinois’ worker compensation system was defeated in the Illinois House Sunday, a move that could lead to the demise of the entire system. The House killed the plan by a vote of 55-39 a day after the same measure passed the state Senate with bipartisan support. Nineteen members voted present.

State Rep. John Bradley, D-Marion, sponsored the failed plan and said he would work to pass another measure that would repeal the the state’s Workers' Compensation Act and the Workers' Occupational Diseases Act, eliminating the current system thrusting the nearly 50,000 cases now in the workers' compensation system into the circuit courts.

Bradley's "nuclear option" passed the state House last week and awaits action in the state Senate. State Sen. Kwame Raoul, D-Chicago, was the Senate sponsor of the failed measure, and said late Sunday that he would be moving Bradley's "nuclear option" in the Senate as soon as Monday. "We need some type of workers' compensation reform, and that may be our only option at this point," Raoul said.
 
Republicans in the House, claiming the majority of dissenting votes, said Bradley's plan did not adequately address the high cost of workers' compensation insurance and the extent to which the employee must prove his or her injury was a direct result of his job.

Gov. Pat Quinn said this past week he would sign a workers' compensation reform measure into law, but voiced hesitancy about a plan that would eliminate the system entirely.

You can read Andrew's full report at: http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/6256/workers-comp-bill-dies-in-house-nuclear-option-looms/

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
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McHenry County Unemployment Rate Falls, But Read Fine Print

The unemployment rate fell in McHenry County in April, according to the latest report by the Illinois Department of Employments Services. It wasn't because more people were working, though. The April county unemployment rate was 8.5. percent, down from a revised 8.9 percent. That wasn't really progress since the work force actually shrank slightly in April but the number of people looking for work proportionately shrank even more.

Performing a semi-forbidden calculation (the data come from two different sources) by subtracting the number of unemployed from the total labor force, in March, McHenry County residents had 164,322 jobs. In April they had only 163,953-- 369 less. In the same period, 709 fewer people reported they were trying to find a job, so the unemployment rate went down even though employment didn't really go up.

IDES numbers crunchers warn each month's report should be taken with a statistical grain of salt because of questions about data reliability and seasonal variation. “Long-term trends show our economy continues to steadily improve,” IDES Acting Director Theresa P. Larkin said. “But no recovery is marked by a straight upward line. Even with a growing recovery, slight up-and-down movement in the unemployment rate and job creation is to be expected.”

Illinois' seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell for the 15th consecutive month, dropping .1 to 8.7 percent in April, according to preliminary data from IDES. This is the lowest unemployment rate since February 2009 when it was 8.6 percent. The national rate in April increased slightly by .2 to 9.0 percent. The Illinois rate has been equal to or below the U.S. rate for seven consecutive months.

In McHenry County, Algonquin's unemployment rate rose .1 percent in April while LITH's dropped .2. Crystal Lake's unemployment rate remained steady while McHenry's increased .1 percent.

Since January 2010 when Illinois employment began to recover, Illinois has added 100,300 net new jobs, according to IDES. That represents a 1.8 percent job growth, compared to the nation’s 1.4 percent, according to spokesmen.

                         UNEMPLOYMENT (unadjusted)             
               REVISED     Mar 2011          PRELIMINARY Apr 2011               
               LABOR    UNEMPLOYED      LABOR   UNEMPLOYED      APR 
               FORCE    NUMBER  RATE    FORCE   NUMBER    RATE  2010   
U.S. (X1000)   153,022  14,060   9.2    152,898   13,237   8.7   9.5    
ILLINOIS     6,571,643 598,615   9.1  6,570,238  567,836   8.6  10.6   

MCHENRY COUNTY 180,344  16,012   8.9    179,256   15,303   8.5  10.4    
KANE COUNTY    270,599  25,970   9.6    268,032   23,968   8.9  11.0    
LAKE COUNTY    356,917  37,423  10.5    362,005   31,985   8.8  10.6
DUPAGE COUNTY  519,323  35,863   6.9    518,608   36,264   7.0   8.8

ALGONQUIN       16,612   1,261   7.6     16,584    1,269   7.7   9.3   
LITH            16,904   1,317   7.8     16,829    1,278   7.6   9.7    
CRYSTAL LAKE    22,334   1,855   8.3     22,273    1,841   8.3  10.2    
MCHENRY         15,286   1,447   9.5     15,272    1,465   9.6  10.7   

Huntley Farmers' Market Opens To Comparative Throng

Huntley's Summer Farmers' Market opened Saturday to the theme of "Plant Your Garden".  The brisk weather brought to mind planting snow peas and iceberg lettuce, however.

"It's been warming up," said Organizer Barb Read at lunchtime.  "It's not as breezy as it was, either."

If veggies other than garlic and potatoes from Marengo were in short supply, there were plenty of farm-fresh eggs, freshly baked artisan breads and baked goods, gourmet foods and coffees, jams, honey, pickles, mustards, handmade soaps, bee's wax candles and crafts.  How about a French-style rolling pin made out of Huntley cherry wood?

Huntley's Farmers' Market will be open from 8 am to 1 pm each Saturday through October 8.

Memorial Day Parades Scheduled

Monday will see annual Memorial Day parades in both Algonquin in Huntley.

Algonquin's parade will begin after a brief ceremony at 10 am to honor the military dead at Algonquin Cemetery at Route 31 and Cary-Algonquin Rd. Legionnaires from Post 1231 and area Scouts will march down Route 31 to the gazebo in Riverfront Park on North Harrison where a
Remembrance Ceremony will be held.

Huntley's parade will depart from the Municipal Complex at 11 am marching west on Main Street to Woodstock Street to end at Dhamer Square where the Village's Memorial Day Ceremony will take place. The latter part of the parade's traditionally a sort of ambulatory potluck so if you want to put a flag on a red Radio Flyer wagon with Fido in the driver's seat, no one's likely to say you nay.

Awards Listed For HHS

Huntley High School's awards night Monday probably handed out more awards for academic excellence than ever before in the school's history.  The class of 2011 had a bit of an edge, of course, since it was the largest that's ever graduated from HHS.  Here are the kids and the awards they won:

Cumulative 4.0 Grade Point Average Awards

Erik Andersson, Grace Borhart, Chris Cowart, Tatum DeMay., Adrian Fait, Meagan Flynn, Shirley Huang, Lydia Jiang, Kristen Koniewicz, Rafal Kwiecinski, Haley Loprieno, Richard Myers,  AG Navarro, Chelsea Niles, Umangi Patel, Stephanie Patton, Francis Ramirez, Sarah Sheehan. Lesly Solis, Amanda Svoboda, Danielle Switchenberg, Arianna Wilkerson and Samantha Zobott.

Illinois State Scholars

Joslyn Aldape, Erik Andersson,  Alyssa Beck,  Aaron Bengtson, Brian Bocian, Cory Bockenhauer, Jordan Bohme, Grace Borhart, Cassady Brunette, Erin Bushnell, Melissa Claussen, Christopher Cowart, Alexander Cron, Cara Darnell, Rodrigo De Losada, Tatum Demay, Melanie Deocampo, Sean Duddy, Adrian Fait, Meagan Flynn, Martin Gorsky, Suman Gowda, Neal Hanson, Matthew Heiden, Shirley Huang, Edward Husak, Lydia Jiang, Kristen Koniewicz, Rafal Kwiecinski, Haley Loprieno, Katherine Lowery, Jenna Marsh, Culen McNeill, Eduardo Mejia, Ashley Molenda, Joshua Moore, Richard Myers, Aidnel Geist Navarro, Chelsea Niles, Julie Patel, Umangi Patel, Stephanie Patton, Allison Plansky, Francis Ramirez, Zachary Rodriguez, Dillon Roesslein, Philip Rubino, Rebecca Schultz, Cody Schwartz, Maria Sciortino,

Sarah Sheehan, Lesly Solis, Amanda Svoboda, Danielle Swichtenberg, Peter Urbanski,

Madison Welch, Arianna Wilkerson and Samantha Zobott.

Prairie State Achievement Exam (PSAE) Awards

Joslyn Aldape, Erik Andersson, Ron Arder, Alyssa Beck, Aaron Bengtson, Brandon Bialek, Brian Bocian, Cory Bockenhauer, Jordan Bohme, Grace Borhart, Brendan Bozic, Joseph Browne, Cassady Brunette, Erin Bushnell, Dan Castrovillari, Cailey Catencamp, Kamil Cebula, Melissa Claussen, Chris Cowart, Cara Darnell, Rodrigo DeLosoda, Tatum DeMay, Cailin Dickte, Sean Duddy, Adrian Fait, Daniel Fashoda, Ian Finckle, Meagan Flynn, Alex Fritzler, Katelyn Fundarek, Elizabeth Garrett, Julie Patel, Megan Glissendorf, Martin Gorski, Suman Gowda, Neal Hanson, Matt Heiden, Rachel Hill, Shirley Huang, Edward Husak, Lydia Jiang, Aaron Klaus, Zachary Klehr, Kristen Koniewicz, Emily Konier, David Ksiazek, Rafal Kwiecinski, David Lane, Haley Loprieno, Katie Lowery, William Lucas, Drew Lussow, Jenna Marsh, Cullen McNeill, Eduardo Mejia, Ashley Molendo, Josh Moore, Richard Myers, AG Navarro, Nick Newberry, Chelsea Niles, David Novalinski, Umangi Patel, Stephanie Patton, Alexandra Pearson, Joe Perrone, Allison Plansky, Connor Quiros, Miranda Racila, Francis Ramirez,

Zachary Rodriguez, Dillon Roesslein, Philip Rubino, Rebecca Schultz, Cody Schwartz,

Maria Sciortino, Sarah Sheehan, Paige Shore, Dalton Slater, Lesly Solis, Amanda Svoboda, Danielle Swichtenberg, Bruce Tharp, Peter Urbanski, Rebecca Walczak, Megan Walsh, Madison Welch, Arianna Wilkerson, Kinsey Wright, Kelly Wuich, Samantha Zobott and Ashley Zubeck.

President’s Award for Educational Excellence

Joslyn Aldape, Erik Andersson, Brian Bocian, Cort Bockenhauer, Grace Borhart, Chris Cowert, Rodrigo DeLosoda, Tatum DeMay, Sean Duddy, Adrian Fait, Meagan Flynn, Martin Gorski, Matt Heiden, Shirley Huang, Edward Husak, Lydia Jiang, Zachary Klehr, Kristen Koniewicz, Rafal Kwiencinski, Haley Loprieno, Jenna Marsh, Eduardo Meijia, Joshua Moore, Richard Myers, AG Navarro, Chelsea Niles, Umangi Patel, Julie Patel, Stephanie Patton, Allison Plansky, Francis Ramirez, Zachary Rodriguez, Maria Sciortino, Sarah Sheehan, Dalton Slater,

Lesly Solis, Amanda Svoboda, Danielle Switchenberg, Bruce Tharp and Madison Welch.

National Honor Society

A.J. Andonlino, Alyssa Beck, Aaron Bengston, Brian Bocian, Grace Borhart, Erin Bushnell, Chris Cowart, Melanie Deocampo, Tatum DeMay, Hailey Fletcher, Meagan Flynn, Justine Gold, Suman Gowda, Matt Heiden, Shirley Huang, Ed Husak, Lydia Jiang, Rebecca Kapolnek, Kayla Kelley, Nathan Kennedy, Zak Klehr, Kristen Koniewicz, Nicole Koson, Jenna Marsh, Eduardo Mejia, Joshua Moore, Aidnel Navarro, Ryan Nowak, Simona Olberkyte, Umangi Patel, Stephanie Patton, Jamie Quicho, Allison Ritzert, Nicolette Rizzo, Zachary Rodriguez, Bri Santoro, Maria Sciortino, Sarah Sheehan, Amanda Svoboda and Sam Zobott.

Silver Cord

Julianne Abajian, Vance Alvarez, Kailey Anderson, Lauren Angeles, Victoria Armijo, Jon Augustine, Jennifer Beruscha, Brian Bocian, Angelo Boneta, Grace Borhart, Casey Branch, Amanda Brooks, Tyler Brunschon, Danielle Bullock, Gabrielle Bullock, Breanne Burry, Erin Bushnell, Caroline Certik, Samantha Chapman, Rachel Chapuis, Christopher Clavero, Cara Darnell, Hailey Davis, Veronica Dejong, Joseph DeLuca, Tatum DeMay, Melanie DeOcampo, Amy Doetsch, Janelle Dollar, Holly Dryden, Jocelynn Duarte, Cody Dunkleberger, Jamie Elam, Addison Erb, Hailey Fletcher, Katelyn Fundarek, Elizabeth Garrett, Kaitlyn Godlewski, Justine Gold, Anna Gotkovic, Elizabeth Gonzalez, Suman Gowda, Kristin Grode, Katherine Hackett, Neal Hanson, Elizabeth Hashimoto, Colin Heffernan, Matthew Heiden, Edward Husak, Mercedes Jacquez, Ginno Adrian Jansalin, Priscilla Jara, Rachael Johnson, Rebecca Kapolnek, Lubna Karim, Samantha Kaster, Katarina Kearns, Jennifer Keeton, Kayla Kelley,  Mercedez Kennedy, Nathan Kennedy, Alyssa Klehr, Zachary Klehr, Katelyn Kohley, Dalton Koeller, Kristen Koniewicz, Colt Korth, Nicole Koson, Laura Koterbski, Paulina Ksiazek,

Vanessa Leiton, Haley Loprieno, Andy Lucas, Drew Lussow, Jeremy Mansfield, Jenna Marsh, Pamela Martinez, Korbyn McCombs, Cullen McNeill, Michael Mellien, Joshua Moore, Melissa Munoz, Aidnel Navarro, Danielle Niven, Chris Orellana, Allison Palka, Julie Patel, Umangi Patel, Zarana Patel, Stephanie Patton, Elena Pelligrino, Joseph Perrone, Jamie Quicho, Jeremie Quinones, Allison Ritzert, Nicolette Rizzo, Jessica Romito, Sadie Ryan, Tahera Sajanlal, Briahna Santoro, Katlyne Schweig, Maria Sciortino, Sarah Sheehan, Dina Skapyak, Ashley Soling, Ian Stellmach, Amanda Svoboda, Erik Swanson, Karlie Swanson, Danielle Swichtenberg, Julia Rae Tiber, Rosa Torina, Anahi Trujillo, Cecilia Tsevas. Paige Vermillion,

Dylan Villarreal, Prachi Vyas, Rebecca Walczak, Nicole Weiner, Arianna Wilkerson, Alyse Williams, Kinsey Wright and Ashley Zubeck.

Senate Passes Its Version Of Workers’ Comp Reform

By Andrew Thomason, Illinois Statehouse News
A plan to save Illinois businesses up to $700 million by changing the state’s workers’ compensation system passed the state Senate by an overwhelming majority Saturday. Some lawmakers said the proposal still doesn't go far enough, though.

“It’s important that we highlight, not to just the employers in Illinois, but to people who are looking at making investments around this nation that our job is not done here. This may not even be getting to first base,” said state Sen. Bill Brady, R-Bloomington. Many Republicans, including Brady, were among the 46 lawmakers who voted to reduce by 30 percent the amount doctors are paid for treating injured workers. The plan also allows employers to create a network of doctors from which injured workers must choose and caps the amount a worker can receive for wages lost over a lifetime because of an  injury.

 But Republicans, who supported the bill, said their votes came with a caveat. “I would hope that we’re all open to a realistic review. If the costs don’t come down, we need to come back, but of course it needs a little bit of time to work,” state Sen. Minority Leader Christine Radogno, R-Lemont, said on Saturday.

Bill sponsor state Sen. Kwame Raoul, D-Chicago, said he didn’t see any reason to introduce more changes. “I refuse to accept that as a characterization that this is something that is not real reform, because that is just a lie,” Raoul said.

The vote Saturday came less than 24 hours after the Illinois House approved a plan that would abolish the state’s Worker’s Compensation Act and Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act, moving the nearly 50,000 claims to the circuit courts.

You can read Andrew's full report at:  http://illinois.statehousenewsonline.com/6250/senate-passes-own-workers-comp-reform/

Obituaries

Margaret “Margie” Whitney, 77, of Huntley died peacefully Saturday at Sherman Hospital in Elgin. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am Wednesday at St. Mary Catholic Church, Huntley.  Visitation will be  Tuesday from 4 to 8 pm at DeFiore Jorgensen Funeral Home, Huntley.  Burial will be in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Hillside.  In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Mary Catholic Church.

Whitney was born August 31, 1933 in Chicago, the daughter of Charles and Elizabeth Vallo. On May 15, 1993 she married Richard Whitney. She is survived by her husband of Huntley;  children Cathy Helstrom (Eric) of Elcho, WI and Mark Passarelli of Niles and grandchildren Nicole Passarelli, Michael Dati and Anthony Dati. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Marie and Rose.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to St. Mary Catholic Church.

McHenry County Indictments

A McHenry County Grand Jury returned indictments this 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.

JAMES E. VILLIE, DOB:  04/24/64, 7104 PAULSON DRIVE, MARENGO. RECKLESS DISCHARGE OF A FIREARM, ENDANGERING THE LIFE OR HEALTH OF A CHILD, POSSESSION OF FIREARM WITHOUT REQUISITE FIREARM OWNER’S IDENTIFICATION CARD(2CTS), POSSESSION OF FIREARM AMMUNITION WITHOUT REQUISITE FIREARM OWNER’S IDENTIFICATION CARD.--McHenry County Sheriff's Office

J. A. KNAKE, DOB:  05/17/54, 610 JAMES COURT, MARENGO. THEFT(9CTS).--Woodstock PD
  
BUTCH J. KOCHENBURG, DOB:  10/19/76, 14905 CALIFORNIA, HARVEY. TRACY E. SEXTON, DOB:  04/14/62, 1814 N. 37TH AVENUE, STONE PARK. JAMES A. WILKINSON, DOB:  11/16/74, 1409 SOMMER COURT, MINOOKA. BURGLARY, ATTEMPT (THEFT), POSSESSION OF BURGLARY TOOLS.--Marengo PD

STEVEN J. JOHNSON, DOB:  11/29/85, 535 PINE GROVE ROAD, MCHENRY. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A HYPODERMIC SYRINGE.--McHenry PD
  
MICHAEL T. GUZIK, DOB:  10/08/88, 112 CRESCENT AVENUE, FOX RIVER GROVE. UNLAWFUL DELIVERY OF CANNABIS(2CTS), UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CANNABIS(2CTS).--McHenry County Sheriff's Office
  
NATHAN L. GREEN, DOB:  10/22/86, 2611 HIGHWOOD DRIVE, MCHENRY. MARGARITA A. SANCHEZ. DOB:  06/14/88, 2611 HIGHWOOD DRIVE, MCHENRY. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.--McHenry County Sheriff's Office.

STEPHEN GREGORY AMUNDSON, DOB:  11/09/83, 3412 GREENLEAF AVENUE, ISLAND LAKE. UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF CANNABIS, UNLAWFUL POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA.--Island Lake 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
May 28
0157 HRS 1415 W. ALGONQUIN RD. (WILLOW FUNERAL HOME). DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL. FRYSTAK, BENJAMIN P., M/W 32 YEARS OF AGE, 982 MESA DR., LAKE IN THE HILLS. CHARGES: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, No Registration Light.
RELEASED ON BOND.
1004 HRS ROUTE 31 & KLASEN RD. WANTED ON WARRANT. SINGLETARY, RONALD J., M/B 41 YEARS OF AGE, 7 OXFORD CT UNIT 12, CARPENTERSVILLE. CHARGES: Wanted on Warrant, Kane County, for Driving Under the Influence of Drugs, Bond $10,000 10% Applies.
TRANSPORTED TO MCHENRY COUNTY JAIL.
HRS 300 BLOCK OF HIAWATHA DR. SUICIDE ATTEMPT. Female, 19 years of age, took too much medication. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
0641 HRS 241 N. RANDALL RD. (WHITE CASTLE). ASSIST AMBULANCE. Female, 38 years of age, needing an evaluation. Transported to Sherman Hospital.
0757 HRS ALBRECHT RD. & CADBURY CIRCLE. FOUND PROPERTY. Bicycle.
1017 HRS 600 BLOCK OF LUCERNE LN. SUSPICIOUS INCIDENT. Letters left at the front door.
1410 HRS 208 N. RANDALL RD. (BLOCKBUSTER). HIT AND RUN. Unknown vehicle struck parked vehicle and left.
1517 HRS 1115 CRYSTAL LAKE RD. (POLICE DEPT). ASSIST OTHER AGENCY. Assist to St. Claire County in Missouri.
1612 HRS 300 BLOCK OF VILLAGE CREEK DR. DOMESTIC. Son vs. Father’s Fiancée. Verbal Only. No priors.
2004 HRS 1300 BLOCK OF JEFFERSON ST. ATTEMPTED BURGLARY. Forced entry to the garage.
2112 HRS 350 BOULDER DR. (BOULDER RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB). ASSIST AMBULANCE. Female, 73 years of age, fell in the hallway. Transported to Sherman Hospital.