McHenry Times

Cary, Illinois –Start your holiday shopping at the Cary Park District’s Craft and Vendor Show.

VILLAGE OF HUNTLEY: Fall Harvest Fest & Trick or Treat 5k Trot

Join us on Sunday, October 21st for a day of fun at the Town Square.

McHENRY COUNTY: Notice of Vacancy - Associate Judge Position, 22nd Judicial Circuit

Authorization pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 39 has been received by the Chief Judge of the 22ND Judicial Circuit to post a Notice of Vacancy in the position of Associate Judge.

CITY OF CRYSTAL LAKE: Receives Excellence in Economic Development Award from the International Economic Development Council

The City is pleased to announce that the Three Oaks Recreation Area has received the highest award, the Silver Excellence in Economic Development Award, in the Public-Private Partnership category, by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

Ray and Marian Beaty acquire 711 N. Lillian St., McHenry

On Oct. 17, 2018, Ray and Marian Beaty purchased a home at 711 N. Lillian St., McHenry from Jason A. and Lacey A. Burns for $205,000.

Statewide test results: black students score 10.3 points higher at Martin Elementary School

At Martin Elementary School, a 10.3-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

76.4 percent of Prairiewood teachers stay put; average earns $59,845 per year

More than 76.4 percent of teachers stay at Prairiewood Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Crystal Lake CCSD 47 Senyshyn paid in $47K to teachers pension fund, could collect $2.3 million in retirement

Retired Crystal Lake CCSD 47 employee Crystal Senyshyn saved $47,209 toward her pension over 28 years working for public schools, Illinois Teachers' Retirement Fund (TRS) records show.

Prairie Grove CSD 46 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Prairie Grove Consolidated School District 46 on its financial "recognition" list.

Nicole and Alan Kuchar unload 6 Kelsey Court, Algonquin

On Oct. 17, 2018, Nicole and Alan Kuchar sold their home at 6 Kelsey Court, Algonquin to Robert Bell and Tamala Baldwin for $229,000.

Brian A. and Megan L. Halwix acquire 7225 Great Northern Trail, Union

On Oct. 17, 2018, Mark and Rhonda Cetera purchased a home at 7225 Great Northern Trail, Union from Brian A. and Megan L. Halwix for $340,000.

Matthew A. Soriano purchases 1611 Meadow Lane, McHenry

On Oct. 17, 2018, Matthew A. Soriano purchased a home at 1611 Meadow Lane, McHenry from Bryan Thome for $85,000.

David Ryan and Jennifer L. Griffith acquire 1237 Amberwood Drive, Crystal Lake

On Oct. 17, 2018, David Ryan and Jennifer L. Griffith purchased a four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1237 Amberwood Drive, Crystal Lake from Dawn Payne and Luella Ann Voss (deceased) for $247,000.

Mackeben Elementary School reports 0.2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Mackeben Elementary School rose to 0.2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a McHenry Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Michael Donovan acquires 941 Wiltshire Drive, McHenry

On Oct. 17, 2018, Michael Donovan purchased a home at 941 Wiltshire Drive, McHenry from Bernice Rettinger for $110,000.

Community USD 300 Montoya paid in $38K to teachers pension fund, could collect $1.8 million in retirement

Retired Community USD 300 employee Patricia Montoya saved $37,736 toward her pension over 17 years working for public schools, Illinois Teachers' Retirement Fund (TRS) records show.

Statewide test results: black students score 6.5 points lower at Richard F. Bernotas Middle School

At Richard F. Bernotas Middle School, a 6.5-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Hpa Borrower 2018-1 MS LLC acquire 715 Stonebridge Lane, Crystal Lake

The four bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home at 715 Stonebridge Lane, Crystal Lake was sold on Oct. 17, 2018 by Hpa Borrower 2018-1 MS LLC for $274,500. The buyers were Amy and Curtis Atkinson II.

Woods Creek Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Woods Creek Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a McHenry Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

HP Illinois I LLC buys 641 Webster St., Algonquin