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ALGONQUIN AND LAKE IN THE HILLS, IL — We are inching closer to the weekend, and it's time to look back on the top news stories from the past week that have happened in and around Algonquin and Lake in the Hills.

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Here are the top stories from the past week in Algonquin-Lake In The Hills:

1. D300 Aims To Hire More Nurses As COVID Cases Rise (Algonquin-Lake In The Hills Patch)
2. 2 Local Seniors Named National Merit Semifinalists (Algonquin-Lake In The Hills Patch)
3. Black tie and ballet: Arts & Culture for Woodstock Fund will debut with gala event (Woodstock Independent)
4. 1 Dead After Truck Crashes Into Retention Pond In Huntley (Algonquin-Lake In The Hills Patch)
5. Police: Missing Wauconda man located (Chicago Daily Herald)
6. Harper College Police Department joins MCAT task force (Chicago Daily Herald)
7. Search continues after motorcyclist, 72, hurt in brazen Kane County hit-and-run (WGN TV Chicago)
8. Family's dog dies in Wauconda house fire (Chicago Daily Herald)
9. Kane County Sheriff's Office releases video showing hit-and-run accident that injured man, 72, at Route 25, Gilbert Rd. (WLS-TV)
10. Police: Streamwood man killed in hit-and-run crash in Bartlett (Daily Herald)
11. Kane County to release results of investigation into shooting death of dog by husband of Wayne village president (Chicago Tribune)
12. 'Rock The Block' festival returned to downtown Lake Zurich, drawing crowd of thousands (Chicago Tribune)
13. McHenry man gets additional 18 years in prison, for total of 38 years, for possessing drugs (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
14. Commission endorses permit for reiki healing, past life hypnotherapy and tarot card reading center in downtown Elgin (Chicago Tribune)
15. McHenry County Government: IVAN OLAN SENTENCED TO 38 YEARS IN THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (Press Release Desk)
16. Coroner identifies man killed in bicycle crash last week in Elgin (Daily Herald)
17. Driver dies after truck rolls over into pond in Huntley (Lake and McHenry County Scanner)
18. Hoffman Estates tree branch pickup begins Sept. 20 (Chicago Daily Herald)
19. Streamwood Park District memorial Program (Chicago Daily Herald)

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Algonquin-Lake In The Hills Patch Notebook

• McHenry County Sheriff's Office: "Today we remember and honor Deputy Dwight Maness. Not a day goes by where he is not missed by family, friends and his brothers and sisters in blue. Dwight was a father, a son, a husband, a brother, an uncle, a friend, and a hero. He will..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Sheriff's Office: "“One of the worst days in America's history saw some of the bravest acts in Americans' history. We'll always honor the heroes of 9/11. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice.” - President Geo..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Sheriff's Office: "Let’s hear it for the ladies! 👮👏 Happy #womeninlawenforcement day to all the hardworking women of McHenry County Sheriff’s Office! Your strength, dedication, and heart help make a difference every day." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Sheriff's Office: "Congratulations to our newest hire, Deputy Gabriela Valencia! Deputy Valencia was sworn in by Sheriff Prim yesterday in front of her supportive family and friends. We wish her the best of luck at the academy and in her future career!" (Facebook)
• Algonquin Police Department: "The Algonquin Police Department would like to welcome Officer Kugler and Officer Dennis to our family. They were sworn in on September 7th and will be reporting to the Police Training Academy on September 12th. We are excited to have the..." (Facebook)
• Algonquin Police Department: "Today we were honored to be a part of Eastview Elementary School’s 9/11 remembrance ceremony. We would like to thank all the faculty, children, and visitors for their warm welcome. We would also like to congratulate Principal Jim Zursin ..." (Facebook)
• Algonquin Police Department: "“On September 10th, 2001, 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights. 2,606 people went to sleep in preparation for work in the morning. 343 firefighters went to sleep in preparation for their morning shift. 60 pol..." (Facebook)
• The Environmental Defenders of McHenry County: "Congratulations to our own Cindy Skrukrud! The Illinois Environmental Council has just announced: On the heels of last night’s exciting climate victory in the House, we’ve got even more good news to share with you today! The IEC board an..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Historical Society: "From the Don Peasley Photo Collection: Aerial view of the Woodstock Square and adjoining farm land looking northwest as the Chicago & North Western Railroad tracks head toward Harvard in 1961." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Sheriffs Office: "“One of the worst days in America's history saw some of the bravest acts in �Americans' history. We'll always honor the heroes of 9/11. And here at this hallowed place, we pledge that we will never forget their sacrifice.” - President Ge..." (Instagram)
• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "Peaches is back and better than ever🧡 The other cat in her new family was not a fan of Peaches (but we hear Peaches did just fine), so she's back and looking for a forever fam - part 2. Peaches is still gorgeous, still an absolute sweet..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Conservation District: "🐛🦋Have you spotted any caterpillars lately? Some species of moths and butterflies will begin migrating soon (ex: monarchs), while others will overwinter as larva (ex: wooly bear), pupa (ex: eastern tiger swallowtail), egg, or adult (ex..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "Graham has been here long enough for us to watch him grow up💔 Having Graham here this long has been bittersweet because we've loved watching him grow from the small, shy kitten he was when we first introduced him to the almost full grow..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Historical Society: "From the Postcard Collection: Ringwood drug store & meat market on Barnard Mill Road, circa 1900. At this time, the post office was housed in the drug store." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "If you stare into Milton’s eyes long enough, he will convince you to take him home👀 Milton is cool, calm, and collected. At 8 years old, he's a perfectly middle aged cat and knows how to prioritize what really matters - like getting his..." (Facebook)
• District 300: "Today marks the 20th anniversary of September 11th. District 300 remembers and honors all those who lost their lives on September 11, 2001. We offer our deepest sympathy to all families impacted by this tragedy and offer our sincerest ap..." (Facebook)
• Algonquin Police Department: "Today is National Police Woman Day! Nationally, women make up around 15% of all sworn police officers. In Algonquin, we currently have 7 sworn female officers, including our newest hire, Officer Kira Kugler. We celebrate the following wo..." (Facebook)
• District 300: "Yesterday, Eastview Elementary hosted a memorial ceremony to honor the 20th anniversary of 9/11. During the ceremony students and staff gathered outside to thank police, veterans, firefighters, and first responders for their role in keep..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County College: "It's not too late to join us this Fall! Our 12-week classes begin September 13 and you can register until the first day of class! Use our Simple Scheduling tool to have an advisor put together a customized schedule for you! See www.mchen..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "Nope, you're not seeing triple🤍🤍🤍 Tofu, Dove, and Everest are an adorable 4 month old set of siblings looking for their forever homes! They're all laidback while still being fun, so would be a great fit for most families. Make Dove, T..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Conservation District: "❤️While adult male ruby throated hummingbirds have a gorgeous throat full of red feathers, immature males start with only some patches of red. 📷Photos by Vance Nelson" (Facebook)
• McHenry County College: "On the 20th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, Pentagon, and Flight 93, we remember and honor all who lost their lives and those who sacrificed for others. May we never forget. #NeverForget" (Facebook)
• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "Boy, do we have a treat in store for all of you: Chase💛 He's the GOODEST of good boys and he's officially on the hunt for his forever! Chase is a 6 year old English Lab who gets along with other dogs, cats, and pretty much any person he..." (Facebook)
• Visit McHenry County, Illinois: "🍁 Save the date!! 🍁 Autumn Drive is BACK October 15 - 17 in rural Woodstock & Marengo! Now, this event can be a little overwhelming to a first timer, so let us help you get the most out of your Autumn Drive experience. Click the link b..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County College: "What a great day to be outside for our Fire Science students to do their training." (Facebook)
• District 300: "Today, District 300 schools are recognizing Suicide Prevention Awareness Day by wearing yellow. The photos below are from staff and students who both wore yellow in support of the cause. The month of September is recognized nationwide as..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "📢Introducing a very special girl: Dory💙📢 Dory came to us as a stray with several injuries. One of her injuries included a front leg that was basically “dead” due to nerve damage - she couldn’t feel it and couldn’t use it. So, our vet ..." (Facebook)
• District 300: "DISTRICT 300 STAFF AND STUDENTS INVITED TO WEAR YELLOW ON SEPTEMBER 10 IN RECOGNITION OF SUICIDE PREVENTION AWARENESS: The month of September is recognized nationwide as Suicide Prevention Month. According to the CDC, suicide is the thir..." (Facebook)
• McHenry County Living: "𝒯𝒽𝒶𝓃𝓀 𝓎𝑜𝓊. Words cannot express the gratitude we have for you coming through for @truck_off_festival 2021. Truck Off is near and dear to ❣️ @mchenrycountyliving ❣️as the founder, sponsor and co-organizer/presenter with the @mch..." (Instagram)
• McHenry County Animal Control & Adoption Center: "Silky🖤 You won't find a cat much cuter or sweeter than him (okay, we say that about a lot of our cats, but Silky IS adorable and cuddly) This beautiful black & white long hair is 8 years old and came to us with another cat, Milton. They..." (Facebook)

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About me: Amie has been an editor with Patch since the company launched in 2010. Currently, she manages several news websites in the Chicago area, including Crystal Lake-Cary Patch, Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Patch, Grayslake Patch and Libertyville Patch. Before that, she worked for daily newspapers, specializing in crime and court coverage as well as politics and local government. You can reach Amie by e-mail at amie.schaenzer@patch.com.

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