It was a decade after World War II ended and the ship- and planeloads of ex-servicemen and women had long landed their human cargos back home in the U.S. In addition, a second war – dubbed a “police action” at the time for political reasons – had been fought to a standstill on the Korean Peninsula, drawing some of those vets and hundreds of thousands of new draftees vets back into the military. Those most recent vets also had arrived back home. All of them, whether from the world war or the Korean Conflict, were hungry for homes where they could raise families. A native Pennsylvanian named Don L. Dise, a successful housing developer in northern Illinois, was eyeing sites to help tap this potential market. In fact, Dise had already put together a group of investors and was zeroing in on land in the central Fox River Valley 40 miles due west of Chicago. The area was far enough west, in fact, that land prices were reasonable. And there was a sufficient road net (three state highways began at nearby Oswego) to access to the fast-growing business and industrial areas between the Fox River and Lake Michigan. Further, word was a new U.S. Route 30 Bypass around downtown Aurora was in the works as was construction of a tollway connecting Aurora with Chicago’s existing – and growing – superhighway system. At the same time, in a prime example of historical synergy, two industrial giants had plans well advanced to open manufacturing plants near the Fox River immediately south of Aurora. Western Electric, the manufacturing arm of the Bell Telephone System, was ready to repurpose a former wallpaper and World War II munitions factory in Montgomery to make telecommunications equipment for the Bell System. In addition, Peoria-based Caterpillar Tractor Company had closed on a huge site on the west side of the Fox River in unincorporated Oswego Township served by the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad’s mainline where they planned to manufacture heavy construction equipment. Dise and his partners completed their deal and closed on their favored site, the Bereman Family’s sprawling Boulder Hill Stock Farm. It was located on the brow of the valley overlooking the Fox River in Oswego Township just south of Montgomery. Dise, who was familiar with the Levittown planned developments in Pennsylvania and New York, aimed to build an entirely new community on the 716 acre former stock farm. Officials in neither Oswego nor closer Montgomery were interested in annexing such a huge planned community to their small municipalities—Oswego’s population was only 1,220 in 1950 and Montgomery’s was even smaller at just 770 – so Dise approached Kendall County, which proved receptive. “Dise has been the builder of a number of housing developments in the Chicago area including one at LaGrange Park and another at Homewood. “Dise stated that there will be no announcement of plans for another two months. He also said that there was no connection between the transaction and the recent purchase of the Montgomery plant of United Wall Paper, Inc., by the Western Electric Co.” Crews started moving dirt soon after, with model homes quickly going up. The first families moved into some of those models in 1956, followed soon after by Bev and Ruth Skaggs, who bought the first non-model from Dise at what became 22 Briarcliff Road in May, and moved in in October. By Christmas 1956, 11 families call “The Hill” home. Changes and growth for the unincorporated development came fast and furious. The farm well that supplied the initial homes was eventually replaced by Montgomery municipal water, schools were provided by the Oswego School District, fire protection from the Oswego Fire Protection District, police protection by the Kendall County Sheriff’s Department and road maintenance by the Oswego Township Highway Department. Initially, the only access into and out of The Hill was via Illinois Route 25. But in July 1959, the U.S. Route 30 Bypass opened, offering another access point at Briarcliff Road. That gave quick access to the Western Electric and Caterpillar plants via the Bypass’ new Fox River bridge. The Route 30 intersection quickly became The Hill’s busiest, but not until 1971 were traffic signal lights installed there. In June 1961, Guy Gimble opened his Phillips 66 gas station at Route 25 and Boulder Hill Pass, followed in September of that year by both Boulder Hill Elementary School and the permanent home of the Boulder Hill Neighborhood Church of the Brethren. Dise’s plan for a complete community including a shopping center was realized in April 1965 when the first unit of the Boulder Hill Market just east of Route 25 on Boulder Hill Pass opened featuring Gromer’s Supermarket, Grimm’s Rexall Drug Store, the Yankee Clipper Barber Shop and Illinois Cleaners and Dyers. This month marks the 70th anniversary of Dise’s official purchase of the Boulder Hill Stock Farm, and the success of his vision as well as the profound change it brought to northeastern Kendall County. While it was never, as many believed, the largest unincorporated subdivision in Illinois, it did eventually boast almost 3,000 households. Today, Boulder Hill is a mature, still unincorporated, community of more than 9,000 residents that continues to reflect Don L. Dise’s vision of 70 years ago. Visit http://historyonthefox.wordpress.com/ Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network 2025 at 11:20 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A Boulder Hill residence was struck in a shooting Saturday night according to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office IL — A house in the Boulder Hill neighborhood was struck by gunfire Saturday night according to the Kendall County Sheriff's Office They found a residence that was struck in a shooting and no injuries or additional property damage were reported Deputies said the incident appears to be isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the community The investigation remains ongoing, and officials are asking anyone with information or video footage to contact the sheriff's office at 630-553-5856 or detectives@kendallcountyil.gov Information can be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 630-553-5999 Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. — The incident has been cleared after a crash blocked lanes on Interstate 15 between Boulder Hill and Boulder according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office The crash happened at mile marker 168 and was causing partial blockage in southbound lanes The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office posted the following on Facebook: One of two suspects in a 2020 Boulder Hill drive-by shooting that left two women dead has been sentenced to life in prison James Brown Jr., 31, of North Aurora, was found guilty in February following a four-day jury trial. The jury found Brown guilty after three hours of deliberation. Jaquarance Handley, 35, of Joliet, also has been charged in the shooting. A status hearing for his case is set for July 11. In what police described as an attempted gangland hit, the two allegedly used an AR-15 assault rifle to shoot into a home on Sierra Road in the unincorporated Boulder Hill subdivision on the morning of Nov. 11, 2020, resulting in the death of two women. Cassandra Chatman died shortly afterward at a nearby hospital, while her grown daughter, Changina Chatman, died from her injuries several months later. The intended target of the shooting escaped, Kendall County Sheriff Dwight Baird said. Weis praised the officers involved in this case along with Criminal Chief Frank Gorup and Assistant State’s Attorney Ryan Phelps, who prosecuted the case. “These two seasoned attorneys spent long nights and weekends putting this case together, working tirelessly, in order to present a seamless trial,” Weis said. Brown was represented by Chicago attorney Joe “the Shark” Lopez. Based on multiple neighborhood cameras, a black Porsche Cayenne was identified and sent out to local departments as the suspect vehicle, according to authorities. That vehicle was found in North Aurora and followed to a residence where multiple people, including Brown, a self-identified Black Disciple street gang member, were taken into custody. The murder weapon used in these crimes was found in the car which Brown claimed was his, according to the Kendall County State’s Attorney’s Office. 2025 at 10:26 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A ranch in the 100 block of Heathgate Road in Boulder Hill caught fire on the evening of April 4 IL — A house was seriously damaged and no longer habitable after a bed became "fully engulfed" in flames in a Boulder Hill ranch April 4 by a caller who stated that "they had lit their bed on fire and that it was fully engulfed." When firefighters arrived at the house in the 100 block of Heathgate Road they found smoke showing from the back of the house Crews launched an aggressive attack to bring the fire under control and stayed on the scene for about 2 hours to ensure no fire spread but no injuries were reported to residents or firefighters Officials said a dollar estimate of the losses was not immediately available The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Oswego Fire Protection District We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time e-mail us at JenB@nmi.media or call us at 630.552.1000 ExpandThe Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting that occurred on Saturday that damaged a car in the Boulder Hill neighborhood The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a report of gunfire that occurred that damaged a car early Saturday in the Boulder Hill neighborhood according to a news release from the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to reports of possible gunshots heard by residents they found a vehicle that appeared to have been struck by a bullet No additional damage was found and no injuries were reported The investigation into the incident is continuing. Detectives are asking anyone who may be able to provide information or video relating to this incident to contact the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office at 630-553-5856 or by email at detectives@kendallcountyil.gov Tips can also be provided at 630-381-9TIP or tips@kendallcountyil.gov. Individuals can provide information and remain anonymous by calling Crimestoppers at 630-553-5999. 2024 at 3:45 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Marcos Salas of the 400 block of North Union Street in Aurora (Kendall County Sheriff's Office)AURORA IL — Three years after a woman died in part due to fentanyl intoxication an Aurora man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for drug-induced homicide for her death according to the Kendall County State's Attorney's Office was issued his sentence Monday after entering a guilty plea to the felony offense in October the 37-year-old Salas will be required to serve 75 percent of his sentence followed by 18 months of mandatory supervised release The case stems back to July 2021 when Kendall County deputies responded to a residence in the Boulder Hill subdivision after a 24-year-old woman died unexpectedly Officials launched a months-long investigation after learning the woman died in part due to fentanyl intoxication according to a news release from State's Attorney Eric Weis detectives identified correspondence between Salas "These messages included admissions to provide the victim with illegal narcotics and included the cost of the illegal narcotics," Weis wrote in the news release Salas was represented by the Public Defender's Office and Criminal Chief Frank Gorup prosecuted the case "10 years will not bring the victim back to her family and loved ones but maybe it will dissuade the next individual from trying to make an illegal profit at the cost of another human being's life," Weis said in a statement Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. One of two suspects in a 2020 Boulder Hill drive-by shooting that left two women dead has been found guilty following a recent jury trial was found guilty of two separate charges of first-degree murder following a recent four-day jury trial The jury found Brown guilty after three hours of deliberation A sentencing hearing is set for April 24. Brown faces a life sentence without parole, Kendall County State’s Attoney Eric Weis said in a news release. Jaquarance Handley, 35, of Joliet, also has been charged in the shooting. A pre-trial status hearing for his case is set for March 31. Based on multiple neighborhood cameras, a black Porsche Cayenne was identified and sent out to local departments as the suspect vehicle, according to the news release. That vehicle was found in North Aurora and followed to a residence where multiple people, including Brown, a self-identified Black Disciple street gang member, were taken into custody, according to the release. 2025 at 11:00 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Kendall County deputies responded at 12:05 a.m Saturday to the 0-100 block of Wyndham Drive after receiving a report of residents hearing what sounded like gunshots 1 in the Boulder Hill neighborhood in unincorporated Kendall County prompting an investigation by the Kendall County Sheriff's Office to the 0-100 block of Wyndham Drive after receiving a report of residents hearing what sounded like gunshots investigators found a car that appeared to have been struck by a bullet As the investigation remains ongoing, deputies are asking anyone with information about or surveillance footage of the incident to contact the sheriff's office at 630-553-5856 or detectives@kendallcountyil.gov. Tips can also be shared via 630-381-9847 or tips@kendallcountyil.gov Callers who wish to stay anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 630-553-5999 Emi Smith Reegan Brown Enjoy free concerts this summer from local and regional musicians A recent grant opportunity awarded to the city’s Community Vitality Department by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) of Colorado Technical Advisory Panels (TAP) identified several revitalization suggestions for the University Hill commercial district Recommendations from the panel were received in the form of a final report and will help inform immediate actions and long-term strategies to reimagine the Hill and the 14th Street surface parking lot Recommendations fall into three categories enhancing connections from The Hill to downtown As part of ULI TAP recommendations to activate space the city is excited to present a new live music concert series this summer on University Hill and in Boulder Junction - “On the Rise; A Celebration of Past Present and Future Boulder Music.” Each event is free and aims to support local and regional musicians as well as our business community The series is produced by Roots Music Project a nonprofit music incubator based in Boulder In addition to the live music concert series, many other revitalization efforts are happening on the Hill. The boutique Moxy Boulder Hotel opened in May Wayfinding signage was installed throughout the district’s sidewalks and paths connecting the Hill to downtown to better guide pedestrians and cyclists to nearby attractions brewpubs and taverns were eased by City Council last November to allow for more flexibility with serving hours additional projects will be completed including a creative crosswalk and new alley mural by local artists The Limelight Hotel and Conference Center is scheduled to open in the spring of 2025 “The city’s Hill revitalization efforts are occurring in conjunction with the Moxy Boulder Hotel opening as well as the Limelight Hotel & Conference Center will continue to bring an influx of new visitors and foot traffic to the University Hill commercial district,” said Cris Jones “We are excited to continue to move forward with recommendations from the ULI TAP report and present a new live music series this summer.” For more information about “On the Rise; A Celebration of Past, Present and Future Boulder Music,” including a schedule of bands, please visit the program website © 2025 City of Boulder. 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Privacy Policy 2025 at 10:12 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A Ford Mustang was headed eastbound on Route 34 on Wednesday afternoon when it lost control and struck two cars traveling westbound IL — Multiple cars crashed Wednesday afternoon on Route 34 after a girl driving a sports car lost control on a curve was cited for driving too fast for conditions and improper lane usage following the crash around 12:36 p.m officers determined the girl was driving eastbound on Route 34 when she struck a Subaru WRX that was headed in the opposite direction The Mustang continued spinning and hit a Tesla Model 3 Oswego paramedics evaluated all occupants and released them at the scene Route 34 was shut down between Boulder Hill Pass and Wolf Road for about 55 minutes ExpandOswego Township Highway Commissioner Claude Ainsworth was reelected to a second term in the April 1 consolidated election As a 50-year resident of Boulder Hill, Oswego Township Highway Commissioner Claude Ainsworth wants to continue to improve the community that he lives in. That’s why he decided to run for a second term as highway commissioner. He was reelected in the April 1 consolidated election. “I’m trying to improve the community as a whole,” Ainsworth said. “I’m not quite satisfied with the things I’ve accomplished. I still have some things I want to do.” Boulder Hill, which is in Oswego Township, is the largest unincorporated subdivision in the state. As of July 2021, there were more than 8,000 people living in the 1.45 square mile subdivision. Before being elected in 2021, Ainsworth had worked for a civil engineering firm and helped municipalities to improve their infrastructure. “I would do this kind of work for other communities,” he said. The Oswego Township Road District Department handles the maintenance and reconstruction of about 70 miles of road and adjacent right of way. In the past four years, Ainsworth has been doing his best to improve the structural integrity of the roads in the township. “I’ve been stretching a buck and getting a lot of things done,” he said. He also was able to get approval from the county to reduce the speed limit through Boulder Hill from 30 mph to 25 mph. Ainsworth noted that speeding had been a problem in parts of Boulder Hill. “We’ve made some strides in trying to slow people down,” he said. “We’ve also made some strides in trying to improve the condition of roads in all areas, including across the river and in subdivisions out in the country.” A major project for the road district this year will be making repairs to the only bridge maintained by Oswego Township. The bridge is located on Reservation Road and is sinking into Morgan Creek. Ainsworth said he is working with engineers to fix the problem by designing a flat bottom bridge structure. “This will create a large foot print for the bottom of the bridge to sit on,” he said. In his second term, Ainsworth aims to continue the work he started in his first term. He has applied for a state grant to move the sidewalk along Boulder Hill Pass, which Ainsworth said currently is too close to the street and poses a hazard to pedestrians. “This is a fun job,” Ainsworth said. “Every day is something different.” Oswego Township Road District employees Tim White and Bryan Choate are being credited for rescuing six ducklings from a storm sewer grate. (Photo provided by Oswego Township Road District) Ainsworth is proud of the work of his employees. Last year, two of his employees rescued six newly hatched ducklings that had fallen through a storm sewer grate in Boulder Hill. Two Oswego Township Road District workers are being lauded for their efforts to rescue six newly hatched ducklings that had fallen through a storm sewer grate in Boulder Hill. (Photo provided by the Oswego Township Road District) Ainsworth is happy the rescue was successful. “It’s a feel good story,” he said. “There’s a body of water behind that road. And so I’m sure they went back there.” There’s something powerful about a photo — especially a black-and-white one. It captures a moment in time, freezes a feeling, and reminds us that some places don’t just serve food — they serve memories. That’s exactly what this classic shot of The Sink on The Hill in Boulder, Colorado does More than just a restaurant or a college hangout, The Sink is a time capsule. A local legend. A place where the soul of CU Boulder lives and breathes The Sink opened in 1923 and has stood the test of time through changing generations What started as a small European-style café became a quirky colorful hotspot for CU Boulder students — covered wall to wall with murals Maybe it’s where your parents took you when they brought you to campus as a freshman — or where you met up after graduation years later The Sink has long been the unofficial headquarters of student life on The Hill where deep talks unfold over pizza and pitchers and where alumni return decades later to relive the magic Covered with decades of artwork and signatures breathing yearbook of CU Boulder students past and present even President Barack Obama stopped in for a bite signing the ceiling and adding his name to the legacy calling it one of the best college-town joints in the country But the real stars of The Sink are the students Generations of Buffs who have found friendship “We went to The Sink after every major exam and laughing until we forgot how tired we were.” A current CU senior shared, “It’s just part of Boulder As The Sink passed its 100-year anniversary And know you’re part of something bigger — a tradition that’s lasted a century and shows no signs of fading — The City of Boulder has shut down an off-campus student housing building on University Hill due to "safety violations," giving 60 University of Colorado Boulder students only hours to collect their belongings and leave the city said the building located at 891 12th Street is "being closed immediately" and residents must "remove personal items that you will need for the foreseeable future." The city then issued a press release claiming the property owner illegally constructed additional bedrooms that did not meet city codes “This is an incredibly unfortunate situation and we truly regret the inconvenience and disruption for renters,” said Brad Mueller director of Planning & Development Services and the conditions discovered represent an immediate risk The building code exists to ensure minimum safety health and quality of life standards exist for all rental housing The city determined swift action was needed given the egregious nature of the violations.” was approved by the city for residential use about a year ago converted the building into 16 three-bedroom units to house students The property owners also requested a "unique and specific parking program" to accommodate the level of occupancy The city issued several zoning violations and parking warnings during the primary construction the city learned of a "new and serious violation of an illegal division of living space." the city conducted an investigation and learned that 15 new bedrooms were constructed without building permits land use approval or life-safety inspections Those bedrooms were constructed "in the days immediately after city building inspectors had conducted inspections on the previously allowed and permitted construction," city officials said Thirteen of the 15 illegally-constructed bedrooms were occupied The city has shut down the Ash House and no one is allowed to live there "until the units can be restored to the approved permitted conditions." Officials said 60 students who were living at the building are temporarily displaced until the violations are remedied 13 students were living in illegally-constructed bedrooms and will need to find new permanent housing “We anticipate there will be significant de-construction disturbance within a confined space to remedy the situation There was also unpermitted work that causes immediate safety concerns,” Mueller said in a statement “We recognize the upheaval this causes and will be working with the owner to address the dangerous situation as expeditiously as possible.” attorney Andrew L.W. Peters with Otten Johnson Robinson Neff + Ragonetti PC issued a statement saying the property owners are "surprised and dismayed they have been deprived the courtesy of a hearing and/or the due process afforded under city code." two inspectors counted bedrooms and "provided no additional feedback forty-minute inspection a week ago." The owners have petitioned the Boulder County District Court for an emergency temporary restraining order (TRO) to pause the city's actions "The lack of communication and due process from the City has wholly deprived management of the opportunity to help residents find alternate accommodations While the City’s actions are perhaps well intentioned this has been profoundly poorly handled and is causing unnecessary hardship and disruption to so many students who should be focused on their schooling not being the target of extreme selective enforcement measures," Peters said in the statement The property was the subject of a fight for historical designation in 2019 It was built in 1923 and was formerly home to the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity Ash House had a recorded rental license for 75 residents and on-street parking for more than 150 vehicles but its restoration was limited by the city to 16 individual apartments and 12 parking spots during a review Peters said his clients are open to working with the city in order to find a resolution The city said CU Boulder’s Off-Campus Housing & Neighborhood Relations Office and Student Legal Services are available to help displaced students It is also looking into "legal remedies" to hold the property owners accountable Denver7 is committed to making a difference in our community by standing up for what's right lending a helping hand and following through on promises Boulder, CO54°Cloudy5:53 am8:01 pm MDTFeels like: 52°FWind: 7mph SEHumidity: 64%Pressure: 29.88"HgUV index: 010 pm11 pm12 am1 am2 am52°F50°F48°F48°F48°FTueWedThuFriSat46°F / 43°F59°F / 41°F70°F / 46°F73°F / 46°F77°F / 50°FBoulder, CO climate ▸ local hotels and multiple other locations across Boulder County View the current issue here. View past issues here © 2021 TravelBoulder.com By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use ExpandFILE PHOTO: Kendall County Sheriff's Deputies closed Sierra Road north of Saugatuck Road in the unincorporated Boulder Hill subdivision Nov 2020 to investigate a shooting in which two people died YORKVILLE – A psychological evaluation for one of the two men charged with murder in a 2020 Boulder Hill double homicide has found him fit to stand trial Jaquarance Handley is serving time in Pontiac Correctional Center for assaulting corrections officers at the Kendall County jail in Yorkville and faces murder and weapons charges in connection with the deaths of two women of North Aurora each have been indicted on charges of first-degree murder aggravated battery and aggravated discharge of a firearm The fitness evaluation for Handley was performed by forensic psychiatrist Terry M Handley’s attorney, Chris Wheaton of the Kendall County Public Defender’s Office announced the results in a courtroom on Feb Circuit Judge Robert Pilmer immediately ordered the document to be impounded The evaluation means that Handley’s murder trial will move forward Handley is to be tried on additional aggravated battery charges that accumulated during his stay at the Kendall County lockup Handley and Brown are to be tried separately on the murder charges Jaquarance Handley (Illinois Department of Corrections) In what police described as an attempted gangland hit the two allegedly used an AR-15 rifle to shoot into a home on Sierra Road in unincorporated Boulder Hill the morning of Nov Cassandra Chatman died shortly afterward at a nearby hospital died from her injuries several months later The intended target of the shooting escaped while Brown and Handley were arrested within hours of the attack Handley’s mental state appears to have been called into question because of his behavior in the jail after his arrest in connection with the killings According to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, Handley frequently smeared the walls of his jail cell with human excrement. He was convicted on aggravated assault charges for throwing feces at jail guards and spitting on them. Late last spring, when Handley refused to appear in court for a hearing, Pilmer walked across the parking lot from the courthouse and held the proceedings at the jail. Handley, who appeared to be naked, stood at the window of a holding cell, screaming unintelligible objections. Brown, who remains in custody at the county jail, will appear before Pilmer for a hearing on May 12, with the case expected to go to trial in June. He is represented by flamboyant Chicago mob lawyer Joe “The Shark” Lopez. ExpandChickens peck for food in a back yard Numerous area municipalities including Yorkville, Oswego, Plano and beyond allow residents to keep backyard chickens, so many residents of unincorporated Boulder Hill have long assumed that they enjoyed the same privilege Kendall County Board member Seth Wormley said the county estimates that as many as 60 households in Boulder Hill Yet the county’s ordinance has not permitted most residents of Kendall’s unincorporated areas to keep the feathered farm creatures The County Board on June 27 approved a text amendment to its ordinance permitting up to six hens at single-family homes on properties of less than one acre as many as 12 of the chickens are now allowed The board’s action came as the result of a petition by Boulder Hill residents who keep egg-laying hens in their backyards “I have had my hens for over six years and they have brought me countless rewards,” Boulder Hill resident Rebecca Wintczak told the board “I believe that residents should have the right to affordable food and the savings that hens provide,” Wintczak said “Why should wealthier Oswego have the right to grow their own food when we in modest and unincorporated Boulder Hill do not?” Other Boulder Hill residents spoke to the board explaining that they had assumed that their chickens had a legal roost called the change “a reasonable plan” and said no opposition materialized during the county’s investigation and approval process “This provides opportunities for residents to thrive and live their best lives,” said County Board member Brooke Shanley who worked with Wormley on the ordinance change Building and Zoning Director Matt Asselmeier outlined the regulations for keeping backyard chickens on lots zoned for single-family residential use No roosters nor any other poultry would be permitted Coops must be located at least 10 feet from residential lot lines and uncovered fence enclosures must be a least four feet in height The sale of chickens or eggs is prohibited The county’s ordinance is similar to those already in place in Yorkville, where the City Council approved backyard hens just last year, in Oswego and communities throughout the Chicago area, including the big city itself. Wintczak dismissed concerns that hens might be noisy. “My next-door neighbor did not know we had hens for several years until we started sharing eggs with them,” Wintczak said, adding that hen-keeping residents are unlikely to risk the privilege by attempting to keep roosters, which “are quite difficult to conceal.” County Board member Dan Koukol, another member of the planning, building and zoning panel, said he initially was skeptical of the idea but was won over by the residents. Koukol added that it will be up to residents to police themselves and make sure the ordinance’s provisions are being followed. Photo of University Hill in Boulder and showing The Fox Theater City of Boulder awarded Urban Land Institute Technical Advisory Panel program for University Hill revitalization The City of Boulder Community Vitality Department was recently selected as a recipient of the Urban Land Institute Technical Advisory Panel (ULI TAP) program to explore revitalization efforts on University Hill particularly focused on redevelopment strategies for the city-owned 14th Street surface parking lot A public presentation of the ULI technical advisory panel’s findings will be held from 4 to 5 p.m The city has requested that the Urban Land Institute TAP address how the 14th Street surface parking lot can best be redeveloped to solve broader challenges on University Hill The ULI TAP convenes on June 21-22 at The Fox Theatre on University Hill and a final presentation will be delivered at the end The presentation will outline the panel’s key findings and recommendations and is open to any interested community members to attend “We eagerly anticipate hearing from these experts in land use about their ideas for charting a course toward the next chapter in the long and colorful history of the University Hill commercial district,” said Cris Jones director of the City of Boulder Community Vitality Department “With two new hotels and a conference center coming soon this is an incredible opportunity to learn from experts with fresh eyes about how they would envision an even more positive future for The Hill.” The ULI TAP program provides a matching grant from the Denver Regional Council of Governments to support two TAP studies at key sites in two metro Denver communities TAPs are volunteers with ULI expertise who help communities to address pressing land use issues and provide recommendations to help inform next steps The ULI technical advisory panelists for this convening are: Colorado Springs Urban Renewal Authority; Keith Borsheim Jennifer Hill is a microbiome scientist who studies the interface between the pancreas and resident microbes in the gut Hill identified a role for the microbiota in the development of insulin-producing beta-cells germ-free or sterile animals experience significantly decreased beta-cell expansion in early life This decrease in insulin-production capacity has important consequences for metabolic homeostasis and disease susceptibility the focus of the Hill Lab is to dissect out the specific contributions of unique members of the infant microbiota on these important host developmental processes by studying how microbes and pancreatic cells interact Hill hopes to develop novel microbe-inspired therapeutics for pancreatic diseases such as diabetes Hill has a long history of training in microbiology and pancreatic development that has led to her lab’s research trajectory where she investigated the genetic diversity of bacterial extremophiles She then completed a post-bac fellowship at UCSF in Didier Stainier’s lab studying the developmental biology of beta-cells in zebrafish Her dissertation work at University of Oregon (completed 2017) in Karen Guillemin’s lab was a unique marriage of her two previous experiences She discovered a novel bacterial protein that can induce zebrafish beta-cell proliferation Interested in the translational potential of these findings Jennifer continued this line of research in her postdoc at the University of Utah where she studied the conservation of microbe-driven beta-cell development in mice under the co-mentorship of June Round and Charlie Murtaugh Hill was the recipient of the NOSTER & Science Microbiome Prize established to reward innovative research by young investigators working on functional attributes of the microbiota that have the potential to contribute to our understanding of human health 3415 Colorado AvenueBoulder, CO 80303general email: biofrontiers@colorado.edufax: 303-492-8425 University of Colorado Boulder Privacy • Legal & Trademarks • Campus Map University of Colorado Boulder ExpandA funnel cloud moves through Elgin on Wednesday The National Weather Service Chicago office has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado hit northeastern Oswego and eastern Boulder Hill Wednesday night Kendall County Emergency Management Agency Director Roger Bonuchi said the National Weather Service identified a tornado with winds of 75 to 85 mph touching down at 5:35 p.m in the vicinity of Thompson Junior High School in Boulder Hill The winds appear to have caused minor damage including fallen tree limbs and facia torn from houses “It was a pretty weak tornado,” Bonuchi said The tornado continued east to the Lincoln Memorial Park cemetery in Aurora National Weather Service meteorologist Zachary Yack said while three were confirmed so far Thursday they suspect as many as 12 may have touched down Wednesday A tornado was also confirmed Wednesday in Cook County, the National Weather Service said on Twitter. CU Boulder is investing $57,000 to extend The Hill Ambassador Program through December Extension of the program ensures an ambassador is present on University Hill 32 hours per week in addition to an ambassador team lead 40 hours per week The program is a partnership between the university the city of Boulder and the Downtown Boulder Partnership (DBP) Ambassadors washing sidewalks on University Hill Photos courtesy of Downtown Boulder Partnership The Hill Ambassador Program provides a year-round presence that focuses on clean and safe initiatives as well as hospitality services for both businesses and visitors on the Hill Ambassador responsibilities include daily maintenance such as graffiti removal and trash pickup as well as providing directions and helpful information to visitors and residents The ambassadors contribute to a positive visitor experience by reporting unwanted activity and disturbances directly to authorities and deterring unwanted behavior to the best of their abilities by offering information on city ordinances and community resources for those in need The pilot was launched on the Hill in April 2023 and has been met with great success by business owners and residents alike "The ambassador program has been fantastic,” said Mark Heinritz “Their dedication to keeping our areas clean and safe is uplifting for the whole community."   CEO of Z2 Entertainment (Fox Theater and the Boulder Theater) “We love the ambassador program on the Hill It has had such a positive impact on the commercial district—for the businesses This partnership signals that together we are working to create a clean and inviting space for all to enjoy “We are incredibly appreciative to CU and the city for funding this initiative and to DBP for overseeing the expansion of the ambassador program to the University Hill commercial district we thank the wonderful ambassadors for all of their hard work and efforts.” alumni and Macky concertgoers,” said Chancellor Philip DiStefano “The ambassador program helps address quality of life issues to support the Hill’s vibrancy.” “The city of Boulder supports the expansion of the ambassador program on University Hill and we’re looking forward to the benefits this program continues to provide for businesses visitors and community members,” said Cris Jones director of the city of Boulder Community Vitality Department “With the upcoming opening of two hotels and a conference center bridging the short distance between downtown and the Hill the expansion of this program is coming at the perfect time,” said Bettina Swigger “The downtown Boulder ambassador program has been transformative in enhancing visitors’ experience to downtown and we are thrilled to continue to work together to provide these benefits for business owners Community members and businesses within the commercial district are encouraged to reach out to the ambassadors for information or assistance. Learn more about the program. Subscribe to CU Boulder Today Sign up for Alerts Administrative eMemos Buff Bulletin Board Events Calendar Submit a Story  Editorial Guidelines Email your feedback for CU Boulder Today.CU Boulder Today is created by Strategic Relations and Communications ExpandAll through January, Boulder Hill Elementary School families sent students to school with extra pennies, nickels, and dimes they could find to give toward the parking lot fund for the Neighborhood Church of the Brethren. (Provided by Oswego School District 308) Families with the Oswego Community Unit School District 308′s Boulder Hill Elementary School in Montgomery pitched in with their pennies, raising more than $800 in the first weeks of the new year to contribute toward the cost of repairs to the Neighborhood Church of the Brethren’s adjacent lot. Recognizing the tight space for parking, drop-offs and pick-ups, church staff lets families overflow to their lot, which has resulted in more wear than it would typically have, according to a news release from School District 308. With rough patches becoming apparent and painted lines fading, Boulder Hill Principal Toia Jones wanted to lend a helping hand to a neighbor who’s accommodated them for years, according to the release. Jones put out a call to parents with Pennies for Parking to help support repairs for the church’s parking lot. Pennies were a simple thing to ask for, she thought, with how easy it is to find them, even just on the ground, according to the release. To model good neighborliness and teach kindness to students, the school set out to collect as much loose change as possible. All through January, families sent students to school with extra pennies, nickels, and dimes they could find to give toward the parking lot fund, according to the release. With the help of student council members and school staff, they counted out all the coins brought in custom-made envelopes created by parent Kelley Rice, owner of Imagination Print & Design. By the end of the month, the school’s 700 students worked together to collect a total of $833.37 to give to the Neighborhood Church of the Brethren, according to the release. “It really made me feel good that students and families were willing to support the neighborhood church that’s been supporting our building for years,” school secretary Stacy Smith said in the release. “It’s a very creative way to say thank you.” Jones was so proud of the total amount the school community raised in a short amount of time, and the results exceeded everyone’s expectations, she added. The project was a great example of how the community partners with the schools. Jonathan Soros is setting up one of his top quants John Holloway is spinning out of the Jonathan Soros' family office where he has been a portfolio manager for roughly three years Holloway spent nearly a decade working as a risk manager and then a portfolio manager for Jonathan Soros' father A source close to the family office said it is still in the early days of contacting prospective backers alongside JS Capital The goal is for the fund to launch with more than $1.5 billion and the family office is working to connect outside investors with Holloway.  JS Capital invests in more than just asset managers The family office has been actively investing across the venture space from Japanese payment start-up Paidy to cybersecurity company PerimeterX.  The firm has backed other managers, including giving Courtney Carson's Hein Park Capital $300 million in 2019 JS Capital bought a minority stake in New York-based investment firm Closed Loop Partners an ESG-focused venture and private equity firm.  Meriweather is most famous for starting Long-Term Capital Management where Holloway worked from 1994 until its implosion in 1999 as head of risk control and worked there until 2008.  JS Capital declined to comment while Holloway did not return requests for comment waughd@bouldercolorado.gov Person of Interest Sought; Arrest Made in University Hill Shooting – The Boulder Police Department is asking for the public’s help to find the individual seen here in connection to the shooting on University Hill on Sunday Boulder Police have also arrested and charged Zakiyy Lucas with felony attempt murder in the first degree-extreme indifference felony attempt murder in the first degree-after deliberation and misdemeanor disorderly conduct-discharge firearm He was the suspect wounded during Sunday morning’s gunfire at 13th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue on University Hill Detectives are asking for the public’s help to identify this person of interest in connection with the same crime Anyone with any information is asked to call Detective Cantu at 303-441-4328 reference case 22-09880 officers were on foot near the 1200 block of Pennsylvania Avenue for another call when they received a report about a disturbance with guns nearby they encountered armed individuals who were actively shooting One officer discharged his weapon during the interaction with the suspects Lucas was shot in the arm and taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries Other individuals ran from the area and officers are following up on several leads to find them Further investigation shows that at least three different types of firearms were involved detectives do not believe the felony menacing which occurred in the 1100 block of University Avenue at 2:02 a.m and the defendant is presumed innocent unless or until proven guilty Be one of the first to try our new activity feed Lindsay Flanagan details the hilly long runs she did to build the strength and speed that got her 9th at Boston Runners are connoisseurs of hills. We’re always on the lookout for the best combination of length, grade, surface and mystique to create effective and memorable workouts. PodiumRunner is gathering favorite hills from top coaches and athletes around the country to serve as models for butt-kicking workouts on similar grades in your neighborhood One of the best ways to develop power and speed as a runner is to incorporate some quality hill work into your training each week one of my favorite ways to get in hill work is by doing hilly “moderate” long runs and medium-long runs Hill repeats can get a bit old after a while and I find that hitting a hilly route at least one time per week can pay huge dividends come race day—even if the course you will be racing on is flat The best thing about hilly long runs is that you can perform them each week and can switch up the type of effort you put in as well I ran this route at least one time per week The route starts with a 6-mile downhill segment—you lose roughly 400 feet in the first 10km—perfect preparation for the first 10k of Boston The rest of the route meanders up and over the hilly dirt backroads near the Boulder Reservoir and usually finishes with a 2-mile climb back to the start For the 21-miler that ended lower than the start (just like Boston) I set out bottles and got picked up at the end This simply meant putting in a quality effort where I had to work a bit but was not overextending The paces for this segment averaged between 6:15 down to 6:05 [roughly 20–30 seconds slower than my marathon pace] I didn’t look at my watch during this run and let my body fall into a natural pace it is important to focus more on effort because the pace can fluctuate quite a bit This is just one example of the many runs I did on this route and I love it because it’s both challenging and enjoyable—those mountain views are epic I also like that you can add-on to this route very easily; the middle section is a 5 mile loop you can do various times 2023 at 11:45 am CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Brian O (Kendall County Sheriff's Office)OSWEGO IL — A 17-year-old boy from DeKalb is facing multiple charges in connection to the death of an Oswego teenager is facing three counts of first-degree murder one count of aggravated battery with a firearm one count of aggravated discharge of a firearm and one count of armed robbery in connection to the death of 18-year-old Ashton Laatz deputies from the Kendall County Sheriff's Office responded to reports of shots fired in the 0-99 block of Circle Drive East in the Boulder Hill neighborhood Sitting inside a car that had been involved in a crash Laatz was taken to an area hospital where he died as a result of the injuries RELATED: Man, 18, Dies After Being Shot, Crashing Car In Boulder Hill: Sheriff "The circumstances surrounding this case were very intertwined from day one," Sheriff Dwight Baird said in a statement "It is with deep appreciation to the Laatz family that I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for your cooperation and strength during the course of this investigation and into the future as the case progresses." Bell is currently in custody where he remains in lieu of a $1 million bond The investigation into the incident remains open according to the child's obituary on legacy.com The sheriff's office said the couple lives in the 800 block of S while jail records give their address as the 100 block of Boulder Hill Pass the sheriff's office and coroner's office conducted a joint investigation into the child's death and conducted an autopsy on July 2 which included with numerous toxicological tests The sheriff's office said based on these tests and information gathered during the investigation Kendall County Coroner Jacquie Purcell ruled Kerrigan's death a homicide and said the cause of death was prescription drug toxicity James and Courtny Davidson each face one count of felony involuntary manslaughter along with two counts of felony endangering the life or health of a child Both remained in custody Friday afternoon after their bail was set at $250,000 each The couple would each have to post $25,000 to be released Deputies responded to the family's home in the 100 block of Boulder Hill Pass around 1:30 p.m., July 2 for a report of a child who was unresponsive and not breathing. Police said the Rutherford was found dead in the home by deputies and the Oswego Fire Department In an email last month to Patch, police said they've had previous contact with the family According to the child's obituary posted on legacy.com Kerrigan was a kindergartner at Boulder Hill Elementary in Montgomery and a member of The Warehouse Church in Aurora She's described as "a very active princess Kerrigan also liked to watch YouTube videos and was a huge fan of JoJo Siwa." Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.