Man Chokes Woman, Kills Dog: Police + Randall Road Construction

Happy Thursday, people of Algonquin-Lake In The Hills! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Algonquin-Lake In The Hills today.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 84 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories today in Algonquin-Lake In The Hills:

1. Randall Road Reconstruction Nears Completion (Algonquin-Lake In The Hills Patch)
2. Island Lake man choked woman, killed dog, police say (Chicago Daily Herald)
3. Hospital Beds Filling Up In Lake, McHenry Counties: IDPH: COVID-19 cases are on the rise in both counties, and so are hospitalizations. (Crystal Lake-Cary Patch)
4. The Land Conservancy of McHenry County hosts Fall Native Plant Sale (Chicago Daily Herald)
5. 72 Tickets Issued During Speed Awareness Campaign: The Lake in the Hills Police Department was out in full force between July 12 and 31 keeping an eye out for speeders.(Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch)
6. More than 250,000 Kane County residents have been vaccinated for COVID-19 (Daily Herald)
7. Village Of Lake In The Hills: Flags At Half Staff (Press Release Desk)
8. Man Jailed In Road Rage Incident Is Free On Bail: The man displayed an airsoft gun and then drove to the parking area of a local school, leading to a lockdown of the campus, police said. (Crystal Lake-Cary Patch)
9. Elgin News Digest: Dundee Township holding shredding event; tickets on sale for new ESO season; register now for Lions Heritage Fest 5K run, 1.6-mile walk (Chicago Tribune)
10. Durty Nellie's Partners With Local Breweries For 2021 Beer Fest (Journal & Topics Newspapers Online)
11. Circus troupe set to thrill Volo Museum visitors Aug. 28-29 (Chicago Daily Herald)
12. Woodstock's Woo Jr. sold to Miami company (Woodstock Independent)
13. Poplar Creek announces Extended Access service at Crawshaw branch (Chicago Daily Herald)
14. WernerCo Hosting Job Fair at KNAACK and WEATHER GUARD Manufacturing Facility in Crystal Lake to Recruit Welders and Other Positions (Newsbug.info)
15. Barrington School District 220 plans to spend about half of $6M federal ESSER money on improving HVAC systems, officials say (Chicago Tribune)
16. Single-show tickets on sale for Elgin Symphony Orchestra (Daily Herald)
17. 2 McHenry County residents file lawsuit against Gov. Pritzker for mandating masks in schools (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
18. Crystal Lake officers to be recognized for work on AJ Freund investigation (Daily Herald)
19. Leadership Greater McHenry County interns complete summer program (Chicago Daily Herald)
20. Salt Water Pool, Heated Barn: $2.5M Home Hits Market: The spacious Woodstock estate also has an elevator, massive master bathroom and the perfect space for entertaining outside. (Crystal Lake-Cary Patch)
21. How To Protect Your COVID-19 Vaccine Card: Health Officials (Crystal Lake-Cary Patch)

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Today in Algonquin-Lake In The Hills

• (K-2) Elementary School Parent Virtual Open House (5:30 PM)
• VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE - Eastview Elem School (6:00 PM)
• (3-5) Elementary School Parent Virtual Open House (6:30 PM)

Algonquin-Lake In The Hills Patch Notebook

• McHenry County Sheriff's Office: "THINK BEFORE YOU SHARE: Back to School Photos Back to school photos are filling social media feeds everywhere, often revealing personal information about your child. This information - school name, classroom, grade, age, etc. - can all b..." (Facebook)
• Village of Lake in the Hills: " While driving around Lake in the Hills this week, you may have seen trucks from other cities, villages, and local governments pitching in to help our Lake in the Hills Public Works team clean the debris left from the recent storms. ..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Historical Society: "Two unidentified women are shown with their car stuck in the mud along Three Oaks Rd. in Cary, 1925. In spite of the terrible conditions that existed before paved roads, folks liked the sense of freedom and adventure of automobile travel..." (Facebook)
• Algonquin Police Department: "Congratulations to our newest recruits, Officer Matthew Hunter and Officer Wesley Hopper! Both Officers graduated from the Police Training Institute in Champaign, IL. on Thursday August 12th. Both officers will begin their field training..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Historical Society: "The George Myers House was located on the northwest corner of Route 173 and Keystone Road in Richmond. It was one of the prime examples of Greek Revival houses in McHenry County. The house was built circa 1851 by George Myers who settled..." (Facebook)
• Huntley Community School District 158: " PARENTS: Please remember that on the first few days of school, it is typical for some afternoon bus routes to be slightly delayed due to dismissal procedures. Our staff will be working hard to ensure that all students are on the corre..." (Facebook)
• Huntley Community School District 158: "Day one is in the books! Thank you to all our Huntley 158 students and staff who made today a success! Stay tuned as we share some photos from the day and celebrate the return of our students. First up, Huntley High School! As always, it..." (Facebook)
• Huntley Community School District 158: "Last, but certainly not least, join us in celebrating a great first day for our 1st-5th grade students! The energy and positivity at each of our elementary schools was amazing. We can't wait to see our Kindergarteners tomorrow! ️️️" (Facebook)
• Huntley Community School District 158: "Opening Day in Huntley 158 was a success! A very special thank you to our amazing guest speaker, Shawn Achor, renowned Harvard positive psychology researcher and author of the “Happiness Advantage”, who shared the impact of positive thin..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "Bumble & Bee found their forever home this week and haven’t looked back since❤ Thank you to our wonderful adopters for 2 cats, 2 kittens, and 1 bird adopted this week! We have 5 dogs, 4 cats, and 3 kittens still searching for their forev..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County College: "Welcome to MCC, everyone! It's Opening Day and we're thrilled to see everyone on campus!" (Facebook)
• Huntley Community School District 158: "Our friends at Heineman Middle School and Marlowe Middle School had a great day back in the buildings, too! We loved seeing so much Hawk and Mustang pride!" (Facebook)
• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "We're reintroducing Chalupa because he hasn’t gotten ANY adoption apps yet, and we don’t want a family to miss out on the dog that could be their perfect fit. Chalupa is a sweet boy who gets along with kids, cats, and other dogs (if they..." (Facebook)
• Huntley Community School District 158: "What a welcome!! The energy was contagious this morning at Heineman Middle School as we welcomed our new staff members to the Huntley 158 team! We are so excited to embark on a great year together. See you next week, students! " (Facebook)
• Huntley Community School District 158: "Way to go, Alexis! What an outstanding achievement. We’re rooting for you!! " (Facebook)
• McHenry County Conservation District: "We are setting up for our 50th Anniversary Celebration and some sandhill cranes stopped by to help! Join us from 11am to 2pm at Fel-Pro RRR for a day of fun!" (Facebook)
• McHenry County College: "MCC is a Tobacco-Free Campus -- that means no smoking anywhere on campus (fines start at $50)" (Facebook)
• McHenry County Conservation District: "It is one of the busiest times of the year for our Wildlife Resource Center: Blanding's turtle hatchling season!" (Facebook)
• McHenry County Sheriff's Office: "Congratulations to our newest deputy, Kayla Peshek! Deputy Peshek graduated today from the University of Illinois Police Training Institute in Champaign, in front of her family and Chief Tadelman. We wish her the best of luck as she begi..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Conservation District: "While they used to be classified as hawks, osprey are unique in that their diet consists mainly of fish, and they are able to dive for them in water! They have a specially adapted feet to help them grip fish, which include a reversible..." (Facebook)
• United Way of Greater McHenry County: "Help us wish our Resource Development Manager Heidi Weckerly-Berardi farewell on her last day with our United Way! What a bittersweet day as she leaves us to head into the world of direct service! We will miss her positive attitude and c..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Conservation District: "Today is National Relaxation Day! Anyone spending it in nature? Photo of Lake in the Hills Fen by Margie Cook" (Facebook)
• McHenry County Conservation District: "When you try to carry in all the groceries from the car in one trip.... Photo of a muskrat by Cindy Smith" (Facebook)
• Village of Algonquin, Illinois: "Congratulations to our newest recruits, Officer Matthew Hunter and Officer Wesley Hopper! Both officers graduated from the #Police Training Institute in Champaign on August 12. Both officers began their field training program in #Algonqu..." (Facebook)
• Huntley Community School District 158: "Today is the day! Let's get the 2021-22 school year off to a great start! Please follow these simple steps to enter our buildings safely: Bring an appropriate mask to wear in school Keep at least 3 ft of physical distance when poss..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County College: "Today is the first day of Fall 2021 classes! If you're having trouble finding a classroom or printing your schedule, stop by one of the student Welcome Stations and ask for help (and a snack). Look for the "Get Help Here" signs and the s..." (Instagram)
• McHenry County Sheriffs Office: "Congratulations to our newest deputy, Kayla Peshek! Deputy Peshek graduated today from the University of Illinois Police Training Institute in Champaign, in front of her family and Chief Tadelman. We wish her the best of luck as she begi..." (Instagram)
• Village of Lake in the Hills: "Tune in to our #TeamTuesday feature! Meet Michelle Steffey. Recreation Coordinator Michelle Steffey has worked in the Recreation Division for seven years. This year, she took on the role of coordinating our Preschool Academy. Miche..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "Sweet, sweet Hannah She's mellow and can be a bit bashful at first, but once she's comfortable she's a lovebug. Hannah was relinquished due to an allergy (she can't help it if her fur is too awesome to handle) and is looking for a ..." (Facebook)
• Village of Algonquin, Illinois: "Q: Do door-to-door solicitors need to be licensed in #Algonquin? A: Yes. Solicitors in Algonquin should have their badge and Village-issued license readily available for anyone that asks. If a resident does not want solicitors on their p..." (Facebook)

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