Huntley Business
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Elgin Community College secures $2M in federal funding for new Manufacturing and Technology CenterFeb 25, 2026 8:32 pm - Elgin Community College is expected to receive $2 million in federal funding that will be used to expand hands-on educational opportunities for students when the school opens its new Manufacturing and Technology Center this fall.
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Spring cleaning? Do’s and don’ts for dropping off items at donation centersFeb 25, 2026 10:19 am - For those doing some spring cleaning and decluttering, here are some do’s and don’ts for donating items to organizations such as Salvation Army and Goodwill.
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McHenry County to charge video gaming terminal fees, require licensesFeb 23, 2026 1:29 pm - McHenry County is now requiring a licensing fee for video gaming terminals in the unincorporated parts of the county.
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McHenry County Agronomy Update spotlights disease pressures and weed resistanceFeb 21, 2026 11:34 pm - Extension specialists presented research on the spread of diseases like tar spot, southern rust, and red crown rot, as well as the evolving landscape of herbicide resistance, particularly in waterhemp.
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More new housing planned for HuntleyFeb 21, 2026 2:56 pm - Another new housing development could be coming to Huntley.Village officials recently took a second look at, but did not vote on, plans for the subdivision at the intersection of Coyne Station Road and Main Street.
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How repurposing historic buildings breathes new life into the Tri-CitiesFeb 12, 2026 3:30 am - Geneva, Batavia and St. Charles have joined the trend of repurposing old buildings for new uses, with historic structures renovated into apartments, restaurants, businesses and community spaces.
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FEMA denies appeal for aid for summer storm damage in Cook, Kane, McHenry and Will countiesFeb 10, 2026 7:57 am - Illinois was unsuccessful in appealing the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s previous denial of a major disaster declaration following storms that caused damage around the Chicago area last August.
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The Biz Week That Was: New restaurants planned in Elgin and Mount Prospect; hospital names CEOFeb 07, 2026 12:19 pm - New Indian fusion restaurant, banquet hall could replace shuttered Golden Corral in Elgin A new Indian fusion restaurant and banquet hall could be coming to the spac...
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Dealing death: Fentanyl-laced pills pose fatal risk to unsuspecting users in northern IllinoisFeb 05, 2026 3:05 pm - Drug Enforcement Administration officials say counterfeit pills are “one of the most dangerous drug threats we face.” The pills are designed to look legitimate but often contain deadly, unpredictable amounts of fentanyl.
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Illinois preapprenticeship program ‘opening doors’ into local union construction jobsFeb 05, 2026 2:58 pm - As the labor market evolves, Illinois is looking to develop a workforce ready to meet the state’s future economic demands. In Kane County, state funding is enabling the expansion of pre-apprenticeship opportunities for workers looking to begin a career in the construction trades.