A press release from the Huntley Police Department: Vehicle Burglary Suspects Apprehended On Thursday, November 8, 2018 at approximately 8:22 am, the Huntley Police Department received a report of a burglary to a motor vehicle at a child care facility … Continue reading
Category Archives: Route 47
A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Three-Vehicle Traffic Crash Results in Injuries Two women were transported to area hospitals in critical condition Tuesday following a three vehicle traffic crash involving a Chevrolet Dually Truck, a Lexus and a … Continue reading
A press release from the Woodstock Police Department: Fatal Crash Investigation Bicyclist vs. Motor Vehicle On Tuesday, August 15, 2017, at approximately 7:33 pm, the Woodstock Police Department responded to the intersection of S. Eastwood Dr. (IL Rte. 47) and … Continue reading
Here is Steve Willson’s latest contribution: Thanks for the graphic and the caption, Cal. After looking at it, I’m more doubtful than before that change=improvement. Let’s be clear: the two-part, turn-right, turn-left intersection at 176 & 47 is stupid. It … Continue reading
A press release from State Senator Pam Althoff: IDOT assures Woodstock officials Route 47 project will move forward Springfield, IL… Good news came from Springfield today on the long-awaited Route 47 project in Woodstock. State Senator Pamela Althoff (R-McHenry) and … Continue reading
A press release from the McHenry County Sheriff’s Department: Sheriff’s Office Investigates Multiple Vehicle Traffic Crash – July 31st, 2016 A 51-year-old Hoffman Estates man was flown to Condell Hospital and a 72-year-old Woodstock man was transported by ambulance to Centegra-Woodstock following … Continue reading
I’ve had a hard time visualizing how the intersection of Routes 47 and 176 will be re-configured. The Village of Lakewood has made this a top priority. Since lots of people drive these roads, I thought readers might be interested … Continue reading
Four times a year, Lakewood Village President Erin Smith writes to her constituents. Here is the summer edition: Summer is finally upon us, and it presents numerous opportunities to take advantage of all of our outdoor activities – swimming, fishing, biking, … Continue reading
A semi-truck rolled over north of Huntley at 12:45 Saturday afternoon. The photos you see are from a Friend of McHenry County Blog. The Sheriff’s Department advises AVOID Route 47 between Conley Rd & N Union Rd for the next … Continue reading
Lakewood’s Village Board brought those proposing to build the Chicagoland SportsPlex to face the public Tuesday night, one week before zoning of it is to be considered. The main concern of those in Colleens Cote, who have a Huntley postal … Continue reading
A press release from the Village of Lakewood: Accident At approximately 4:00 p.m. this afternoon, there was a traffic crash involving two vehicles at the northern intersection of Illinois Route 47 and 176. The three individuals involved in the accident … Continue reading
The Illinois Department of Transportation is holding a hearing in Woodstock on Wednesday about how Route 47 should be improved. The details are below: The third public meeting for the IL 47 Phase I Study will be held on Wednesday, … Continue reading
On the way back from the Rockford hearing for former McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Greg Pyle I decided to see if the new Huntley entrance from the West was open. With all the construction, on that part of the Northwest … Continue reading
From Lakewood’s Police Chief Lawrence Howell: “Last night at approximately 8:53pm a fatal accident occurred at the north intersection of Rt. 47 and Rt. 176. “The Lakewood Police Department assisted by McHenry County Sheriff Department, Lakewood Fire Department, and the … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon: State Rep. Mike Tryon Joins Governor Quinn for I-90-Route 47 Full Interchange Ground Breaking HUNTLEY…..State Representative Mike Tryon (R-Crystal Lake) joined Governor Pat Quinn in Huntley on Monday for the official ground … Continue reading
When I first heard of about the Prairie Parkway, I figured it was being built for land speculators. After all, there was little traffic from I-80 to I-90. And beyond, according to one McHenry County Board District 2 candidate’s answer … Continue reading
The invitation said the Huntley Area Tea Party Income Tax Day demonstration on Saturday afternoon would be cancelled if it rained. But the temperature was perfect with a beautiful breeze to keep the flags fluttering. Congressman Joe Walsh headlined the … Continue reading
A message from the Huntley Police Department: Huntley Police Department reports an increase in Deer related accidents on Rt 47. Please be cautious and alert while driving on Rt 47 The Huntley Police Department is reminding motorist to be more … Continue reading
A press release from the Woodstock Police Department: FATAL ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION Woodstock, IL – On Monday August 22, 2011 at 8:34 AM the Woodstock Police Department and the Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded to the area just West of Route 47 … Continue reading
And, here’s his press release explaining why: Rep. Manzullo: Route 47 Widening to Five Lanes through Huntley on Schedule to Open in Late 2011 Congressman joins state, local officials in celebrating vital road project [HUNTLEY] Congressman Don Manzullo (R-IL) today … Continue reading