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From ice skating to sledding to cross-country skiing, the Lake County Forest Preserves give residents a variety of reasons to get outside this season. Before heading out to a forest preserve for a winter walk or twirl on the ice, check the winter sport’s page online.

Solar-lit Evening Hikes

With small solar lights to guide their way, hikers, skiers and snowshoers can get some brisk evening exercise along the 1.3-mile fitness trail at Old School Forest Preserve in Libertyville, and along a 1.65-mile hilly section of the Millennium Trail adjacent to the Winter Sports Area at Lakewood Forest Preserve in Wauconda.

Though regular preserve hours are 6:30 am to sunset, the illuminated trails and adjacent parking lots will remain open after sunset until 9 pm, daily through Sunday, March 12. Bicycle and equestrian traffic is not permitted on the lighted trails after sunset. The solar lights serve as a guide along the trails. It is recommended to bring a flashlight or headlamp along for additional illumination.

To access the lighted trails, park at Lakewood’s Winter Sports Area located on the east side of Fairfield Road just south of Route 176, or at Old School’s main entrance lot located on the east side of St. Mary’s Road just south of Route 176. Lake County Forest Preserve Rangers regularly patrol the areas.

Sledding

Sled hills are located at Lakewood in Wauconda and Old School in Libertyville. The Lakewood hill is part of a dedicated Winter Sports Area at that site, and is lighted, allowing for winter fun until 9 pm, daily when conditions allow. The Old School hill is open until sunset, when conditions allow sledding. Snowboards, metal runners or toboggans are not permitted.

Cross-Country Skiing

Cross-country skiers can enjoy nearly more than 200 miles of trails at forest preserves throughout Lake County. At the Ryerson Conservation Area in Riverwoods, a 4-inch snow base is required before opening trails for cross country skiing. Groomed trails are available at Lakewood’s Winter Sports Area and along the Des Plaines River Trail between Old School and the Wright Woods Canoe Launch on Route 60 in Vernon Hills. Grooming is typically done one day after a heavy snow using new equipment, partially funded by a Preservation Foundation grant, that grooms the trail for both traditional and skate-style skiing.

Snowmobiling

Snowmobilers can use 21 miles of designated trails within the preserves, all of which connect to other area snowmobile trails. A 4-inch snow base and frozen ground

between December 10 and March 31are required to open snowmobile trails. Snowmobilers should use caution and watch for trail route signs along all forest preserve snowmobile trails.

The Des Plaines River Trail from Russell Road to just south of Wadsworth Road provides the longest stretch of trail for snowmobilers. Parking and trail access is provided at the Van Patten Woods Canoe Launch on Russell Road east of Route 41 and at Sedge Meadow Forest Preserve located on Wadsworth Road just east of Route 41 in Wadsworth.

When conditions allow, snowmobile trails are open 6:30 am–11 pm, Sunday–Thursday, and 6:30 am to midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. The following snowmobile trailer parking lots are open extended hours for snowmobilers: the Van Patten Woods Canoe Launch parking area on Russell Road east of Route 41, the Sedge Meadow parking area on Wadsworth Road east of Route 41, and the Lakewood parking area on Brown Road near Route 12. All other parking lots close at sunset.

Ice Skating

Lace up your skates and head to the lake at Independence Grove in Libertyville or the rink at Lakewood’s Winter Sports Area. The shallow rink at Lakewood, open 6:30 a.m.

Above: Fort Sheridan in Lake Forest features trails that overlook Lake Michigan and an aweinspiring lake overlook perched on a 70-foothigh bluff.

Left: Cross-country skiers can take advantage of more than 200 miles of trails at forest preserves throughout the country, including Lyons Woods Forest Preserve in Waukegan.

For a full list of winter activities, visit LCFPD.org/wintersports.

New collaboration to drive economic growth and advance equity across the region

Regional leaders announced the formation of the Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership, a first-of-its-kind united effort including the City of Chicago, Cook County, and six counties across metropolitan Chicago to drive a regional economic strategy intended to deliver mutual benefits to the partners, and strengthen Chicagoland’s economic force in an increasingly fierce competitive global market.

Northeastern Illinois is stronger when it works together as one. In a first-of-itskind partnership, the region has now united around an economic strategy to boost shared prosperity.

The Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership is a new collaboration among the seven counties of northeastern Illinois (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Will) and the City of Chicago to drive economic growth and advance equity across the region and its diverse communities.

The Greater Chicagoland Economic Partnership is made up of economic development leaders across the public, private, and civic sectors and all seven counties of northeastern Illinois. The partners are united around shared principles for regional cooperation and will pursue joint economic activities that benefit everyone.

The Partnership will focus on promoting the region’s many assets, including exten-

sive freight infrastructure, diverse talent, strong exporting industries, and world-class institutions of innovation, research, and culture to develop a competitive global identity. The partners will coordinate international engagement, and they will share and optimize resources like market research and asset mapping to achieve greater efficiency and scale.

World Business Chicago (WBC) manages the Partnership and will expand its services region-wide, complementing existing municipal and county programs. Each of the partners have made a financial commitment totaling $1 million for the first in a three-year pilot.

Background

Northeastern Illinois is a center for international business with extensive assets. But the region has faced persistent challenges like slow economic progress, racial inequities, and stagnant population growth. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated many of these challenges.

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) set this work in motion in 2020 at the request of the county board chairs and the mayor of Chicago. This effort builds on key recommendations from the City of Chicago Recovery Task Force report supporting a regional, collaborative approach to economic development in the aftermath of COVID.

Supported by a grant from the Searle Funds at The Chicago Community Trust, CMAP partnered with the Brookings Institution — a nonprofit public policy organization known for high-quality, independent re-

search and innovative policy solutions across the nation and world.

Brookings experts and local leaders drew on best practices to develop a shared regional framework for equitable economic develop-

ment. The Partnership also builds on progress achieved through local programs like the Chicago Metro Metal Consortium, the Southland Development Authority, and the efforts of municipal and county economic develop-

ment officials.

Throughout 2022, CMAP gathered regional leaders at a series of convenings to develop the recommendations and achieve consensus on the Partnership’s principles and expectations.

leaders gathered on January 4, 2023, to announce the launch of the Greater Chicagoland Econom-

County Economic Development Corporation; Xochitl

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right: Jim McConoughey, McHenry

Flores, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development; Kyle Schulz, World Business Chicago; Andrea Sáenz, The Chicago Community Trust; Scott Gengler, Kendall County Board; Erin Aleman, Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning; Peter Austin, McHenry County Administrator; Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board President; Greg Bedalov, Choose DuPage; Deborah Conroy, DuPage County Board Chair; Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant, Will County Executive; Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor of Chicago; Doug Pryor, Will County Center for Economic Development; Irene Sherr, Cook County Bureau of Economic Development; Jim Reynolds, Loop Capital; Sandy Hart, Lake County Board Chair; Kevin Considine, Lake County Partners; and Michael Fassnacht, World Business Chicago.

Partnership formed to combat ongoing local issues associated with opioid epidemic

In a first for Lake County law enforcement, the Antioch Police Department is partnering with a Lake County non-profit organization to deal locally with the nationwide opioid epidemic.

Police Chief Geoff Guttschow announced the partnership between the Antioch Police Department and Nicasa Behavior Health Services. The initiative brings trained professionals of Nicasa into Antioch to provide education and resources to the community.

“This partnership deploys actual boots-on-the-ground resources to our community that has seen spikes in drug overdoses,” said Guttschow. “Law Enforcement can no longer stand idle and presume we can arrest ourselves out of this epidemic. Addiction plagues families without prejudice and it knows no boundaries”.

The trained interventionists from Nicasa have already started the process of outreach within Antioch. The team is distributing information, and providing training as well as doses of the opioid antigen, Narcan. The interventionists recruit residents and organizations living or working in targeted areas within the village to participate in training to identify signs of overdose and learn how to administer Narcan. One advantage for the police department to partner with Nicasa is that when Nicasa provides resources or support, they do so without the recipients being tracked. This process makes it safe for anyone to

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reach out without fear of arrest or other complications besides receiving life-saving resources. “Some families view addiction issues as a private family matter and they do not want law enforcement involved, I get that, I understand, however, I want them to have an avenue for help”.

Nicasa’s outreach is funded through a grant from the Buehler Center for Health Policy and Economics at Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University. Participants who complete the training are given Narcan and other resource materials to share. Individuals can also be referred to community organizations, the Lake County A Way-Out Program, and other treatment providers.

Antioch has experienced a higherthan-average number of overdose incidents. Chief Guttschow explains, “last year we had 10 overdose incidents and this year we are at 22”.

Chief Guttschow’s hope is the addition of this new initiative will help lead to a decrease in overdose incidents through offering life-saving training and resources and keep families from losing a loved one.

“Bottom line,” explains Chief Guttschow, “is whatever we can do to save the life of someone’s family member, we are going to do it.”

Chief Guttschow has instructed his command staff to put together an event with guest speakers and their respective organizations, interactive displays to educate and promote awareness, and all

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to 9:00 p.m., typically freezes earlier in the season than the lake at Independence Grove, open 6:30 am–sunset, where a 4.5-inch ice layer is required for ice skating.

Ice Fishing

Five locations have been designated as ice fishing areas: Banana Lake at Lakewood, Sterling Lake at Van Patten Woods, Hastings Lake in Lake Villa, Lake Carina in Gurnee, and the south bay at Independence Grove Ice fishing is free and at your own risk. Ice conditions are not monitored so anglers should check ice thickness before going out on any frozen body of water. A minimum of 4 inches of solid ice over the entire waterbody is recommended before individuals attempt ice fishing. Bring your own gear. Temporary shanties and shelters are permitted but must be removed by the end of the day. Only two poles are allowed, or tip-ups with no more than two hooks on each line. Holes must be drilled six inches or smaller in diameter. Van Patten Woods is open weekdays from 6:30 am until one

hour past sunset for ice fishing, and on Saturdays and Sundays from 6:30 am to sunset. Other sites are open daily from 6:30 am to sunset for ice fishing. All of Illinois fishing regulations and licenses apply.

available resources we can provide to our community. He expects this event to take place within the next few months.

Nicasa Chief Executive Officer, Bruce Johnson, says the training and resources provided through this program have become a critical part of saving lives. Nicasa will be focusing its resources on the west side of the county and NIRCO (Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization) led by Dr. Mary Roberson will be focusing its resources on the east part of the county.

“Between our organizations, we hope to bring valuable resources to our Lake County Communities”, said Johnson. “Anyone can benefit from learning how to administer Narcan. An average person is more likely to encounter an overdose victim than someone having a heart attack. The opioid epidemic hits across all demographics and types of communities.”

Anyone interested in speaking with an interventionist is encouraged to email Antioch Police Commander Chuck Smith at csmith@antioch.il.gov, or call Nicasa directly at 847-546-6450. This includes any local businesses that would like their staff trained. This is a no-cost program.

Nicasa Behavioral Health Services can be reached by email at www.nicasa. org or calling 847-546-6450.

Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization can be reached at www.nircolakecounty.org or 847-662-3205 or dial 211 in Lake County.

Homeowners encouraged to test for radon

The McHenry County Department of Health encourages all residents to test their homes for radon as part of National Radon Action Month.

Radon is a naturally occurring colorless, odorless, tasteless, radioactive gas produced during the natural decay of uranium, an element that occurs in rock and soil of the earth’s crust.

Radon can enter a building through the ground into lower levels such as basements, floor drains, sump pits, crawl spaces, foundation cracks and gaps around pipes and wires. It is harmless when dispersed in outdoor air, but it can be harmful to an occupant’s health when it becomes concentrated inside closed spaces like homes and buildings and if it reaches elevated levels.

Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer deaths in the United States, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention. Radon-related health risks are preventable with a simple home detection test. Homes with elevated levels of radon can often be fixed inexpensively, but the cost may depend on the type of home construction.

McHenry County has been classified as a Zone 2 or medium risk for radon, a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L), but all homes should be tested regard-

less of geographic location.

To help McHenry County residents keep their homes safe, short term radon test kits are available for $8 at MCDH’s Division of Environmental Health office, 667 Ware Road, Suite 110, Woodstock. Test kits can also be found at most hardware stores and online. People are encouraged to test their homes for radon every two years, according to theU.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Testing for radon is simple, and directions are provided with each test kit.

“The only way to know if you and your family are at risk of radon exposure is by testing your home. Testing should be completed in the lowest level of the home that is frequently occupied, and testing in the winter is ideal since there is less opportunity for radon to escape since we tend to keep our windows and doors closed during the colder months,” said Patricia Nomm, MCDH Director of Environmental Health.

If testing reveals radon levels that meet or exceed the action level of 4.0 pCi/L, residents are strongly encouraged to take corrective action to reduce exposure to radon gas.

For more information about radon, including interpretation of test results, call MCDH’s Division of Environmental Health at (815) 334-4585 or visit MCDH, Radon (Illinois. gov)and EPA.gov/radon.

Search for eagles on Jan. 21

Winter is a perfect time to see eagles in the wild as they congregate to feed near the open waters at dams along the Fox River. Participants can celebrate the eagles of the Fox River Valley from 8-10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 21. The “In Search of Eagles” outdoor event will be held at McHenry, Algonquin and Carpentersville dams and Williams Bay boat launch with representatives on hand from U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Friends of

Hackmatack Wildlife Refuge, Illinois Department of Natural Resources and McHenry County Audubon.

There will be scopes and binoculars available for use at each location, along with guided activities for children. This is a free, drop-in event. Visit tinyurl.com/InSearchofEagles2023 for a map of the viewing sites.

Day of weather concerns, please call Friends of Hackmatack at (262) 448-3558.

“Your forest preserves provide so many ways for visitors and families to recreate outside in nature during the winter,” said Angelo Kyle, president of the Lake County Forest Preserves. “There’s

no better place to experience the season and improve your physical and mental wellness.”

For a full list of winter activities, visit LCFPD.org/winter-sports.

Pet

McKenna, is about 3 to 5 years old, spayed, upto-date on routine shots (incl. rabies), tested negative for FIV, feline leukemia and heartworm and microchipped.

She enjoys getting loved and watching everything that is going on around her.

While walk-ins are welcome, adoptions are by appointments only to ensure we have the staff available to help adopters. For information and/ or to complete an online application, please visit www.saveapetil.org/adopt.

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Members of Nicasa Behavioral Health Services are shown with members of the Antioch Police Department as they kick off the partnership between the two agencies.

Illinois Conservation Foundation accepting applications for 2023 Conservation Achievement scholarships

Applications are now being accepted by the Illinois Conservation Foundation for the 2023 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program.

The foundation annually awards scholarships to outstanding high school seniors in Illinois who demon-

strate effective, voluntary, long-term dedication to the preservation, protection or enhancement of the state’s natural resources.

Four scholarships of $2,000 each are available for the current school year. One of the scholarships is reserved for a qualified appli-

cant who is a dependent of a current employee of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

“The ICF Conservation Achievement Scholarship program rewards high school students interested in conservation stewardship with an eye toward encouraging

them to focus their studies on enhancing and protecting our natural resources,” said Colleen Callahan, chair of the Illinois Conservation Foundation Board of Directors and director of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

The ICF Conservation

Achievement Scholarships have been awarded since 2005. Applicants must be an Illinois resident and a senior in an Illinois high school. Applications must be received by March 3, 2023.

Detailed instructions and the 2023 application form can be accessed through the

ICF website at www.ilconservation.org. Contact the Illinois Conservation Foundation at 217785-2003 or info@ilconservation.org for more information or to make a donation to support the Conservation Achievement Scholarship program.

Court & crime news

Woman charged after spitting in faces of two deputies

On January 3, at 10:00 p.m., a Lake County Sheriff’s Lieutenant was in the area of Volo Village Road, just east of Route 12, Volo. The lieutenant noticed a vehicle in the ditch near the entrance to Fish Lake Beach. As the lieutenant started getting closer, he saw the driver of the vehicle back out of the ditch and back into a utility pole.

The lieutenant spoke to the driver of the vehicle, Kiara Pearson, 32, of the 100 block of Glen St, Grayslake. Pearson was found to be driving under the influence of alcohol and arrested. Pearson was initially transported to Lakemoor Police Department for processing. While being processed, Pearson spit at two sheriff’s deputies, striking them both in the face with her spit. Pearson then bragged that she had a communicable disease.

Pearson was subsequently charged with two counts of aggravated battery to a peace officer and driving under the influence of alcohol.

Both sheriff’s deputies were evaluated at a local hospital. Both will undergo further testing to determine if they became infected.

Wrong-way driver causes double fatal crash

On January 9, at approximately 4:05 a.m., Lake County Sheriff’s Deputies were dispatched to northbound Route 41, approximately ½ mile north of Stearns School Road, Unincorporated Gurnee, for a head-on traffic crash with injuries. Sheriff’s deputies arrived and located a Nissan Altima and Ford Edge with major damage.

Preliminary investigation shows the driver of the Nissan, a 32-year-old man of Grayslake, was traveling southbound in the northbound lanes of traffic, at a high rate of speed. The Nissan struck a northbound Ford Edge, driven by a 54-year-old man of North Chicago. Following the impact, the Nissan caught on fire.

The driver of the Nissan was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of the Ford was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville with critical injuries, but was pronounced deceased after arriving at the hospital.

Autopsies are being scheduled by the Lake County Coroner’s Office. The crash remains under investigation by the Lake County Sheriff’s Office Technical Crash Investigation Team.

Supreme Court stays cash bail provisions statewide after Kankakee County ruling

Initial ruling invalidated bail changes in 64 counties; Supreme Court appeal pending

By Jerry Nowicki Capitol News Illinois

A Kankakee County judge ruled Wednesday Dec. 28, that lawmakers overreached their constitutional authority in passing a measure to abolish cash bail in Illinois, while other provisions in the wide-ranging SAFE-T Act criminal justice reform were not affected by the ruling. The ruling by Judge Thomas W. Cunnington initially left the impending cash bail reform in limbo in at least 64 of Illinois’ 102 counties that had joined the consolidated lawsuit ahead of the reform’s scheduled Jan. 1 implementation.

A Dec. 31 order from the Illinois Supreme Court, however, stayed the cash bail provisions’ implementation for all 102 counties until the court could rule on an appeal to the case on an expediated but indefinite timeline. The ruling prevented an uneven application of pretrial practices, as

many counties had planned to forge ahead with cash bail changes until the order was issued.

Neither Cunningham’s ruling, nor the Supreme Court order invalidated other provisions of the SAFE-T Act which had already taken effect, such as reforms to police officer training and certification standards and police body camera requirements.

Cunnington wrote in a 36page decision that the cash bail provisions effectively and improperly amended a section of the state’s constitution that states, “all persons shall be bailable by sufficient sureties,” except in a few specific circumstances.

He also wrote that ending cash bail is an improper overreach by lawmakers, who have no constitutional authority to govern the administrative functions of Illinois courts due to the separation of powers. Bail, Cunnington wrote, has been held by the

Supreme Court to be “administrative” in nature.

The constitution also specifically mentions bail in a section on victims’ rights, when it states victims have a right “to have the safety of the victim and the victim’s family considered in denying or fixing the amount of bail.”

Cunnington found that eliminating bail prevents courts from “effectuating the constitutionally mandated safety of the victims and their families.”

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul said in a news release the state will appeal the decision directly to the state Supreme Court That appeal was filed Dec. 30.

“Most of the SAFE-T Act’s provisions have been in effect for more than a year, and regardless of today’s circuit court decision, all parts of the SAFE-T Act, including the pretrial release portions addressed in the court’s decision, will go into effect Jan

1,” Raoul said. “For instance, the right of individuals awaiting criminal trials—people who have not been convicted of a crime and are presumed innocent—to seek release from jail without having to pay cash bail will go into effect in a few short days, despite the court’s ruling against those provisions.”

Cunnington rejected other arguments by the dozens of state’s attorneys that centered on the legislative process, namely that the bill was not given a proper hearing and violated the “single subject” rule. Court precedent holds that as long as the House speaker and Senate president certify that a bill is properly passed, courts have no standing to intervene, he wrote.

The Supreme Court’s Dec. 31 order also noted the clerk of the Supreme Court is “directed to contact the parties and coordinate an expediated process for this appeal.”

MCSO announces holiday ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign results

The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office joined other state and local law enforcement agencies across Illinois to reduce highway fatalities by cracking down on unbuckled motorists and impaired drivers during the Christmas/ New Year’s Day holidays.

During the mobilization, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office issued the following citations / making the following arrests:

• 2 DUI arrests (1 alcohol & cannabis combination)

• 1 No Valid Driver’s License arrest

• 1 Warrant arrest

• 9 Seat Belt citations

• 101 Speeding citations

• 6 Electronic Communication Device citations

• 1 Unlawful Possession of Cannabis by Driver citation

This law enforcement mobilization was funded by

Lake County Sheriff’s arrest bulletin

The Lake County Sheriff’s Dept. reported the following arrests in Lake County. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Dec. 8

Carlos H. Urbina, 26, Chicago, was cited for DUI – alcohol and driving while license suspended;

Leo Marin, 36, Waukegan, was cited for criminal damage to property;

Alexander M. Lopez, 22, McHenry, was cited for a warrant arrest: violation of an order of protection;

Shalom Gago, 37, Round Lake Park, was cited for driving while license suspended and no insurance; Dec. 9

Samuel Hernandez, 21, Lake Villa, was cited for DUI – alcohol;

Amanda R. Hester, 33, Antioch, was cited for driving while license suspended;

Ivelisse E. Soto, 28, Winthrop Harbor, was cited for DUI – alcohol; Dec. 10

Richard R. Valimohammad, 40, Mundelein, was cited for DUI – alcohol;

Serena N. Walker, 23, Antioch, was cited for DUI – alcohol; Dec. 19

Jeffrey G. Stanley, 43, Gurnee, was cited for battery; Alraum C. Williams, 18, North Chicago, was cited for battery; Darrion R. Jackson, 21,

North Chicago, was cited for battery;

Ervey Sanchez, Jr., 45, Beach Park, was cited for domestic battery; Dec. 20

Donnell Finch, 23, Milwaukee, WI, was cited for a warrant arrest: domestic battery; Dec. 21

Jose De Luna, 65, Racine, WI, was cited for no driver’s license;

Kevin R. Tiemann, 27, Beach Park, was cited for DUI – alcohol, no insurance, and leaving the scene of an accident; Dec. 22

Brian W. Stedronsky, 42 Lake Villa, was cited for a warrant arrest: driving while license suspended (McHenry

federal traffic safety funds through the Illinois Department of Transportation and is part of the nationwide “Click It or Ticket” and “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaigns. For more information, visit www.idot. illinois.gov.

County);

David Reza-Bustamante, 36, Mundelein, was cited for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest:

Amanda M. Grimes, 35, Kenosha, WI, was cited for aggravated DUI, and aggravated driving while license revoked; Dec. 23

Jason A. Hart, 32, Beach Park, was cited for a warrant arrest: battery; Steven L. McKnights, 22, Waukegan, was cited for driving while license suspended, and improper transportation of cannabis; Dec. 25

Erik Hernandez, 32, Ingleside, was cited for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

Conservation district hosting candlelight hikes

Hikers can discover the beauty of a crisp, winter evening through scenic trails lit only by candlelight. McHenry

County Conservation District will host a Candlelight Hike, Friday, Jan. 13 and Saturday, Jan. 14 from 5–9 p.m. at Rush

Creek Conservation Area, 20501 McGuire Road, Harvard.

Save the Date: The final candlelight cross country ski/ hike event is scheduled for February 10 & 11 at Prairieview Education Center, 2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake, IL.

If you enjoy night skiing/ hiking, solar lit trails are open every night until 9 p.m. thru March 12, 2023 at Pleasant Valley Conservation Area in Woodstock and Hickory Grove Highlands in Cary are open to skiers and hikers. A minimum of 4 inches of snow are required to ski.

McHenry County Conservation District currently owns and protects over 25,700 acres of open space which provides wildlife habitat preservation, educational opportunities and recreational amenities for the citizens of McHenry County to enjoy.

For more information see the website at www.mccdistrict.org.

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McHenry County Sheriff’s arrest bulletin

The following arrests in McHenry County were reported by the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department. Suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Dec. 2

Zachary J. Herman, 29, Crystal Lake, was cited for violation of an order of protection;

Curtis T. Jones, 20, Chicago, was cited for theft –obtains/exerts unauthorized control over property of the owner over $500<10k;

Armando M. Guerrero, 46, Crystal Lake, was cited for theft – obtains/exerts unauthorized control over property of the owner 10K<100K;

Dec. 3

James E. Gutierrez, 38, Streamwood, was cited for violation of bail bond - violates condition of release when victim is family or household member;

Dec. 4

Dimitri Giannakopouos, 39, Salem, was cited for 2 counts of domestic battery;

Dec. 5

Laurie A. Schneider, 46, Richmond, was cited for harassment through electronic

communications;

Lynn M. Tossi, 42, Spring Grove, was cited for theft –obtain unauthorized control over property of the owner less than $500, and harassment by telephone with the intent to threaten any person at called number;

Dec. 6

Montez M. Moses, 27, Harvard, was cited for battery; Elena Williams, 49, Crystal Lake, was cited for A-1 domestic battery/bodily harm;

Dec. 7

Sahduddin S. Ahmed, 27, Aurora, was cited for false report to peace officer, public officer or employee that offense will be, is being, or has been committed;

Michael R. Power, 42, Crystal Lake, was cited for resisting or obstructing peace officer, firefighter or correctional institution employee, DUI – alcohol, and fail to notify DMG/unattended vehicle;

Dec. 8

Gregorio Pena, 38, Harvard, was cited for possession of a controlled substance;

Charles A. Miller, 41, McHenry, was cited for possession of a controlled sub-

stance;

Brett J. Norris, 41, Crystal Lake, was cited for manufacture of controlled substance, (A)(2)(A) possess 15<100 grams cocaine, and 2 counts of possession of a controlled substance;

Marcelina R. Malawski, 49, Waukegan, was cited for 2 counts of retail theft - taking merchandise from retail establishment with intent to deprive merchant without paying;

Dec. 9

Kenneth J. Colby, 51, Crystal Lake, was cited for A-1 domestic battery/bodily harm and A-2 domestic battery/physical contact;

Raynardo O. Gonzalez, 52, River Grove, was cited for 2 counts of drug induced homicide;

Jaime T. Zeas, 54, Crystal Lake, was cited for sex offender registration – failure to register new address, employer, school;

Dec. 12

Jordan L. Dierkes, 21,

Marengo, was cited for possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia;

Jorge M. Lagunas, 19, Crystal Lake, was cited for DUI – alcohol, improper lane usage and no valid id –never issued;

Dec. 13

William G. Strombach, 54, Wonder Lake, was cited for violation of bail bondviolates condition of release when victim is family or household member;

Alicia N. Fuster, 43, Cary, was cited for obstructing identification;

Steven B. Radak, 36, Algonquin, was cited for cannabis trafficking, 2 counts

of manufacture, deliver, possess with the intent to deliver cannabis – more than 2,000g but less than 5,000g, and possession of cannabis;

Dec. 14

Alexis Cruz, 25, Crystal Lake, was cited for violation of bail bod – failure to surrender within 30 days of forfeiture of the bail;

Dec. 15

Michael W. Zeimer, 62, Lake in the Hills, was cited for contempt of court;

Marek Olejko, 67, McCullom Lake, was cited for 2 counts of violation of an order of protection;

Dec. 16

Angela Larry, 26, Milwaukee, was cited for retail theft – taking merchandise with intent to deprive merchant without paying;

Dec. 17

Scott G. Michaels, 65, McHenry, was cited for A-2 domestic battery/physical contact, and A-1 domestic battery/bodily harm;

Krystofer Guzek, 27, Wauconda, was cited for battery;

Dec. 19

Linda S. Houston, 61, Rockford, was cited for retail theft – taking merchandise from retail establishment with intent to deprive merchant without paying.

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