Thursday, May 24, 2012
Police are investigating the bank robbery reported at Fifth Third Bank, 450 S. Randall Road, at 4:45 p.m. on Wednesday.
The Algonquin Police Department is investigating a bank robbery reported Wednesday afternoon at Fifth Third Bank in Algonquin, 450 S. Algonquin Road. The man accused in the robbery got away with an undetermined amount of cash, according to an Algonquin Police Department press release. The man, described as 30 to 40 years old and Hispanic, entered the bank at 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, approached a teller and announced the robbery. He implied he had a weapon but did not display it, according to the release. The bank teller complied with the man's demand and no one was hurt in the robbery. The man was last seen fleeing in a north/northeast direction on foot from the bank. He may have gotten into a small red vehicle, heading south on Randall …
Were you or your child recognized for an award or academic achievement over the last semester? Let the community know about the accomplishment by commenting below.
Area college students graduated and/or have been recognized for the following academic achievements: DePaul University Dean's List In order to qualify for the Dean's List at DePaul, students must earn above a 3.0 grade point average on a four point scale. The following local residents made the Dean's List at DePaul University for the winter quarter of 2012: Sana Abrar of Algonquin, Allison Barinholtz of Algonquin, Aaron Bengtson of Algonquin, Mehwish Bershed of Algonquin, Ethan Faure of Lake in the Hills, Lindsey Goins of Algonquin, John Hackett of Lake in the Hills, Bradley Hoban of Lake in the Hills, Steven Hoover of Lake In The Hills, Kelsey Jablonski of Algonquin, Courtney Jacquin of Algonquin, Robert Janus of Algonquin, Edward Kulack …
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
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John Breugelman, the developer of Riverside Plaza, told Algonquin trustees during a Tuesday Committee of the Whole meeting he needs to convert the building in the downtown district from condominiums to apartments in order to make the project economically feasible. Following a two-hour heated discussion, most trustees reluctantly said they would be willing to compromise somewhat on the project. READ MORE: Another Setback for Riverside Plaza “We originally went for this project as a high-end condo building to attract a certain demographic to our downtown" said Village President John Schmitt said. "How are you going to fill (apartments) with the same demographic? That’s the only way you’re going to get my approval for this plan.” The …
The developer tells Algonquin trustees at the Committee of the Whole meeting Tuesday there is no market for condominium sales.
The long-stalled Riverside Plaza project now faces another setback. John Breugelmans, the developer of Riverside Plaza, told Algonquin trustees during a Tuesday Committee of the Whole meeting he needs to convert the building in the downtown district from condominiums to apartments in order to make the project economically feasible. Following a two-hour heated discussion, most trustees reluctantly said they would be willing to compromise somewhat on the project. However, they want the complex to adhere to its original luxury status and stay at 54 units. Breugelmans must now bring his revised plans before the village planning and zoning committee before the village board revisits his request. Apartments Versus Condos: Board Spars Over …
A 12-year-old was seriously injured last month when a car struck him as he walked across Haligus Road onto the Marlowe Middle School campus.
Huntley police are launching a campaign to improve safety at the intersection at Haligus Road and Scott Drive. Police will be at the intersection this week, passing out information to motorists and reminding them to drive cautiously. A 12-year-old Marlowe Middle School student was seriously injured last month when a car struck him as he walked across Haligus Road onto the school campus. The boy is recovering from his injuries. The accident came months after a group of parents appeared at a Village Board meeting asking Huntley do something to make the intersection safer. Village Manager Dave Johnson said the village reduced the 35 speed limit to a 20 mph school zone and placed eight traffic signs in the area last fall. A flashing sign also …
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Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Algonquin and Lake in the Hills Police Department reports from May 18 through May 20, 2012.
The map at the top of this page shows the locations and details on police reports provided by the Lake in the Hills Police Department and the Algonquin Police Department over the past week. Click on the various pins to learn more about each police report, where it occurred, the date and/or time of the report and more. Follow Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch on Facebook The arrest reports do not indicate a conviction. Speeding, No Valid Driver's License Police arrested Diana L. Martinez, 18, at 9:03 a.m. on May 18 at Cary Road and Klasen Road in Algonquin for no valid driver's license, speeding and no proof of insurance. Martinez, of 307 Berkshire Drive in Crystal Lake, was released on a personal recognizance bond and is expected in court …
In total, 74 area runners took part in last weekend's Run for Recreation.
Algonquin's Run for Recreation took place over the weekend with dozens of area runners participating in the inaugural 10-mile race. In total, 74 runners took to the streets of Algonquin, winding through area neighborhoods on a course that included a stretch along Huntington Drive, which is "well-known for the 1909 Hill Climb Road Races," according to the Run for Recreation website. The race started at Town Park at 7 a.m. Saturday with the course winding through various Algonquin neighborhoods, according to Michael Kumbera, Algonquin's assistant to the village manager. First-place finisher Alex Johnson, 19, of Algonquin, made the 10-mile run in 1:03.01. Kevin Kohls, 45, of Crystal Lake, was close behind with 1:03.06. Follow Algonquin-Lake …
Monday, May 21, 2012
The Illinois Department of Transportation will begin the extensive excavation and earthwork needed to construct the long-awaited Western Bypass.
The first steps toward building the long-awaited Western Bypass should, weather-permitting, start Monday, state transportation officials said. Extensive earthwork and excavation will begin in the area north of Algonquin Road and west of Illinois 31 to prepare a rough outline of the new bypass route, an Illinois Department of Transportation press release states. The $70 million project would re-route traffic away from the downtown Algonquin area — and in particular, away from the intersection of Route 62 and Route 31 — in an effort to reduce congestion. The grading work should not disrupt traffic and will cost about $4.9 million, the press release states. The primary contractor is Ryan Incorporated Central, of Janesville, Wis. The work is …
Laura Jozwiak hopes that parting with a few pieces from her father's mask and figurine collection results in others enjoying the artwork in their homes.
If you walked into Laura Jozwiak’s Lake in the Hills home, you would see barren walls void of any pictures or decorations. She likes it that way and explains that it is related to the home where she grew up in Evanston. Her father, George Wolf, collected masks and other figurines from around the world during his travels. By the time he died two years ago at age 76, he had acquired more than 300 pieces of carved and painted wood. Some were adorned with fabric, sea shells, beads, or grass to resemble hair. “He searched every week for these treasures that he loved and displayed on every wall in the house where I grew up,” said Jozwiak, who has lived with her two daughters and husband in Lake in the Hills for the past 10 years. “I bet the …
Jem
4:40 pm on Sunday, May 27, 2012
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