Carpentersville community members came together Friday at an East Dundee church to remember three young children gone too soon Two-year-old twins Kayden and Jayden Corsello and their 1-year-old brother Xander died in a March 30 house fire in the 1700 block of Kingston Circle in Carpentersville but it’s made a little easier when a community comes together and bonds together to support each other,” the Rev Phil Zilinski said during the funeral service at Fox Valley Baptist Church stuffed animals and Easter baskets adorned the church in memory of the three boys their maternal grandfather called his “little birds.” The maternal grandfather described the children as curious and he was convinced they were teaching their younger brother They often explored kitchen cabinets and emptied the contents coming home to them was my instant cure,” the grandfather said The paternal grandfather said the boys were the light of family members' lives and told his son and the boys’ mother that they would not be alone as they grieved their loss “We will carry their love forward together,” he said recalling a trip to the Lincoln Park Zoo just days before the fire they were so beautiful,” she said of her young children “I loved every single one of them with my whole heart.” She thanked the community for its support and took special note of those who tried to save her sons from the fire she wrote that Jayden was happy and energetic and “loved to run around no matter the place or time.” Kayden “was shy but loved everyone.” She said Xander was happy and caring and would say “thank you as he gave you everything he saw.” “Never could we have imagined that they would get their lives taken away from them way too soon,” she wrote the grandmother’s boyfriend and a friend of the grandmother were inside the raised ranch at the time of the fire Several people tried to rescue the children from the fire and suffered smoke inhalation One was treated at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin The cause of the fire remains under investigation and could take several weeks to determine Carpentersville Fire Chief Bill Anaszewicz said Community members have pulled together to help the surviving family members The village of Carpentersville will be planting three trees at Carpenter Park in memory of the boys Terrance “Duke” Seward, owner of Duke’s Blues and BBQ, is collecting funds through his Taste the Love nonprofit foundation to cover funeral expenses for the children and assist the family The organization is working with village officials to help the family find housing In addition, a GoFundMe fundraising page has raised money to help the family Two children died in a fire in northwest suburban Carpentersville on Sunday morning, March 30, 2025, Carpentersville Fire Chief Bill Anaszewicz confirmed (WGN News). YouTube Tips ⓘ firefighters and paramedics from Carpentersville responded about 9:43 a.m 2025 to a report of a house fire in the block of 1700 Kingston Circle in Carpentersville firefighters were informed that six people Firefighters on arrival discovered a split-level home with flames showing from the front of the lower level of the home Firefighters immediately began work to extinguish the fire Firefighters entered through the front door and were able to get two older children out of the house Then firefighters moved toward the lower level of the split-level home to the right of the front door and immediately rescued one of the younger children Next firefighters found two children that had passed away who was rescued by firefighters and immediately transported by paramedics was treated at the Loyola Burn Center in Maywood according to the Cook County Medical Examiners Office The house fire was located on the east side of Kane County near Cook County The Loyola Burn Center is located in Cook County there was no information available from the Kane County Coroner’s Office The fire department response was upgraded to a MABAS Division 2 Box Alarm 2-93 about 10:02 a.m paramedics and/or command officers from Algonquin paramedics and/or command officers from Pingree Grove were assigned change of quarters Two young children were killed and another was injured Sunday morning in a house fire on Kingston Circle in Carpentersville, fire officials said (ABC 7 Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ According to Carpentersville Fire Chief Bill Anaszewicz six people were inside when the fire started Two children were transported to a nearby hospital and two children died Two additional people were assessed by paramedics Two of the family’s dogs also died in the house fire but the fire is believed to have started in the lower level of the split-level home and the Carpentersville Fire Department are investigating the fire A GoFundMe has also been set up to help the family beautiful mother of three tragically lost two of her boys in a house fire while her surviving 2-year-old son is clinging to life I am asking all with hearts to give what they can to help this young mother with proper burial arrangements for her two precious babies and to help her with any expenses that she may need a little help with for medical expenses for her surviving baby boy — Support for a Grieving Mother After Tragic Fire Thunderstorm Line Drops Small Hail Around 6 AM; No Severe Thunderstorm Alerts in Arlington Heights Area Identity Released for Victim of Fatal Crash on Route 132 and 1st Street Gurnee “Someday soon we’ll stop to ponder what on earth’s this spell we’re under.” so don’t waste it living someone else’s life Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking is not worth the humble reasoning of a single individual.” Firefighters worked quickly after arriving at the scene of the blaze in the 1700 block of Kingston Circle in Carpentersville When fire crews first arrived at the scene at about 9:30 am. three children were trapped in the basement of the house and three other family members were also trapped inside Carpentersville Fire Chief William Anaszewicz told ABC 7, firefighters were able to get two of the older victims out and then went to search the basement where they rescued one of the children from the fire according to a GoFundMe set up to support the mother of the children "is clinging to his life," wrote Daphney Lewis The boy is receiving treatment at Loyola Medical Center Fire officials believe the blaze started in the lower level of the home. A multi-generational family lived in the home which included grandparents and their three grandchildren Neighbor Yesenia Garcia said after seeing the home go up in flames, she tried to go into the home "to save those babies" but was stopped by authorities The GoFundMe has brought in more than $8,700 as of early Monday morning The funds will be used to help pay for burial expenses and medical expenses Donations can be made here. The identifies of the children killed in the blaze have not yet been released Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts. Two children died after fire tore through a Carpentersville home Sunday morning Four others were inside the residence when the blaze erupted The fire on the 1700 block of Kingston Circle was reported at 9:34 a.m. Firefighters who arrived within four minutes were told children were still inside the home and launched a search “Fire was coming out of the windows on the front of the house and there was a report of several people trapped inside the structure,” Anaszewicz said The blaze was under control within 25 minutes The cause of the fire is under investigation but officials believe it started in the lower portion of the split-level home Neighbors gathered around the charred remains of the home Sunday afternoon as police and firefighters worked around the scene Neighbor Yesenia Garcia said she tried to rush into the home to help but was stopped by authorities “I tried to run in there and save those babies,” she said said he saw smoke coming out of two windows on the bottom level of the house He said he also heard someone loudly complaining about space heaters in the house Neighbors said three generations lived under one roof including grandparents and three grandchildren Neighbor Catalina Diaz said the three children were under the age of 4 and lived in the basement She said their grandmother was taken to the hospital “She was covered in black and her hair was burned,” Diaz said Fire officials said multiple fire agencies responded including departments from East Dundee and West Dundee “This is going to be a time when we’ll all have to come together,” Anaszewicz said Carpentersville Village President John Skillman also was at the scene Sunday Calling the day’s events “very tragic,” Skillman Carpentersville Village President John Skillman said on Monday that “the village is heartbroken by the tragedy” of losing three toddlers in a fire Sunday morning He spoke at a news conference Monday afternoon alongside the police and fire chiefs The children’s names have not been released who is conducting autopsies on two of them who were pronounced dead at the scene a 2-year-old boy identified by the Cook County medical examiner’s office as Kayden Corsello died early Monday at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood The children’s grandmother told ABC 7 Chicago that Kayden’s twin brother Jayden and 1-year-old brother Xander perished before firefighters could get to them which started on the lower level of the raised ranch house Fire Chief Bill Anaszewicz said it could take several weeks to do so The Kane County Arson Task Force and the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office are involved in the investigation Anaszewicz said the house was a rental property He said there was about $350,000 worth of damage to the house and its contents the loss of life is priceless,” Anaszewicz said There were four adults in the home at the time: the child’s father her boyfriend and a friend of the grandmother Several of the adults tried to help rescue the children and one was taken to Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin for treatment Police Chief Todd Shaver said that anyone with information about the fire should call investigators at (847) 551-3481 Sunday in a raised ranch house in the 1700 block of Kingston The fire chief confirmed the children lived in the basement Neighbors planned to have a prayer vigil Monday evening at the house Duke Seward, owner of Duke’s Blues and BBQ, is also collecting donations through his Taste of Love not-for-profit organization Seward said 100% of the proceeds will go to the family “Everybody is just trying to figure out what do to,” he said according to Dundee Township assessor’s records It is owned by a real estate corporation based in Inverness Carpentersville Fire Chief Bill Anaszewicz confirmed Monday that a third child has died as a result of a house fire Sunday morning Two children were killed in the fire in the 1700 block of Kingston Circle and a third succumbed to their injuries later the same day it’s believe all were under the age of 4 was also hospitalized; their condition is not known Two other people who live in the home in the 1700 block of Kingston Circle refused treatment Village President John Skillman said a social worker employed by the village was working with the family particularly helping them with funeral and burial arrangements for their three children The fire department was alerted to the fire about 9:30 a.m Neighbors said six people had been living in the home — three adults and three children The fire department is scheduled to hold a news conference on the fatal fire at 3 p.m ©2025 Courier-News (Elgin, Ill.). 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A former Carpentersville firefighter pleaded guilty Friday to possession of child pornography Christopher Scholl was sentenced to 180 days in jail and four years of specialized sex offender probation He faced 40 counts of child pornography crimes including dissemination and possession of videos The charges stated the crimes occurred on Oct was given credit for 14 days he spent in jail awaiting trial Scholl was a firefighter with the Carpentersville Fire Department from 2005 until 2023 Village President John Skillman said Scholl had been placed on unpaid leave Village records indicate that its firefighters’ pension board approved a disability pension for Scholl in February 2024 The village also paid a $150,000 settlement of a workers' compensation claim in August 2024 Scholl is to undergo sex offender and mental health treatment allow probation workers to monitor his internet access and have no unsupervised contact with anybody under the age of 18 A Kohl’s store on the Carpentersville side of the all-but-shuttered Spring Hill Mall will close by April, the Wisconsin-based retailer announced The store is among 27 in 15 states that will cease operations A Kohl’s store in Plainfield is the only other one in Illinois on the list “While Kohl’s continues to believe in the health and strength of its profitable store base these specific locations were underperforming stores,” the company said in its announcement Thursday Employees have been informed and offered a severance package or the ability to apply to other open roles at Kohl’s More than 1,100 other Kohl’s stores are unaffected “As we continue to build on our long-term growth strategy it is important that we also take difficult but necessary actions to support the health and future of our business for our customers and our teams,” CEO Tom Kingsbury said in the announcement Spring Hill Mall straddles the West Dundee and Carpentersville border Although the Kohl’s store has a West Dundee address Carpentersville Village Manager John O’Sullivan called Kohl’s “a great partner.” Village officials understand the pending closure is a business decision that’s larger than just the Carpentersville location The pending closure will leave a Walmart store as the only big-box retailer in the village “Now we have to work on next steps,” he said West Dundee spent $7 million to complete its purchase of the mall which closed in March after 44 years in business The village earlier had spent more than $3 million to buy the former Macy’s and Sears spaces there Village officials plan to demolish the 500,000-square-foot structure and redevelop the land The separately owned Kohl’s store and a Cinemark movie theater remain open for business The movie theater space was part of the purchase and now is owned by the village The village had agreed to build a new exterior wall for the Kohl’s space once the rest of the mall is demolished West Dundee Village Manager Joe Cavallaro said “Kohl’s has given us no indication that there’s any intention (to sell) the property,” he said 2025 at 2:14 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Three children have died after a house fire in Carpentersville IL — A third young boy has died following a weekend fire in Carpentersville Carpentersville Fire Chief William Anaszewicz confirmed early Monday morning the young boy had died which broke out in the 1700 block of Kingston Circle in Carpentersville Sunday morning The identities of the boys have not yet been released Office Sought: Carpentersville village president Previous offices held: Current village trustee Is there a particular issue that motivates you what makes you the best candidate for the position I am running for office because I believe Carpentersville needs change I would like to see more diverse representation and fair leadership I am a daughter of Carpentersville and want the best for my neighbors and our future What is the most serious issue your community will face in coming years and how should leaders respond to it The most serious issue still facing our community is the lack of diverse representation It needs to start from the top with all levels of government and village administration seeking a more inclusive community input and involvement How would you describe the state of your community's finances What should be the top priorities for spending during the next few years Are there areas of spending that need to be curtailed Carpentersville's finances are currently in a good spot We have not needed to raise taxes but have still been able to improve the infrastructure village wide What do you see as the most important infrastructure project you must address what project(s) can be put on the back burner The most important projects that need to be addressed are on the east side of Carpentersville We have already budgeted for the 2025 projects that need our immediate attention Some of these projects relate to the common flooding areas around town In the coming years I would like us to focus on adding more streetlights to the east side for better visibility and safety Describe your leadership style and explain how you think it will be effective in producing effective actions and decisions with your village board My leadership style is an open-door policy I like to hear ideas and input from various sources to ensure that we have the best data to make informed decisions I will ask them to bring a possible solution as well Inclusive leadership that listens to employees and residents alike from all walks of life will guide our village in the right direction What’s one good idea you have to better the community that no one is talking about yet Open transparency from our board meetings to foster community engagement and promote participation Some ways we can do this is by sharing the board meeting recordings via YouTube as so many other government entities are already doing This way the residents will still know what is happening in Carpentersville even if they cannot attend the meetings in person ExpandLetter to the Editor (Shaw Local News Network) In light of the recent fire deaths of three small brothers in Carpentersville please check your safety exit windows and the grates covering the window wells to make sure they are not rusted shut and are functional my husband and I were trying to move garden equipment from the basement to the patio via the safety window The window was very hard to open due to corrosion and the hinges of the outside grate covering the window well were covered over by new siding Make sure older children know how to use the safety window Cary Copyright © 2023 Shaw Local News Network Herrera (Photo Provided by McHenry County Sheriff's Office) A Carpentersville man was sentenced to two years of conditional discharge stemming from charges of intimidation, trespassing and resisting a police officer after authorities said he fled on foot through an Algonquin neighborhood of Carpentersville entered a guilty plea Monday before Judge Tiffany Davis to one count of resisting a police officer residential burglary and harassing a witness were dropped Herrera is ordered to not have any contact with the victim Herrera also pleaded guilty to one count of domestic battery in a separate case Monday He will also serve two years of conditional discharge concurrently with the resisting a police officer charge The trespassing incident occurred a few blocks from Algonquin Middle and Eastview elementary schools in Community School District 300. Both schools were put in a soft lockdown for about an hour, Algonquin Police Sgt. Jason Burzynski said. When police arrived at the home at 9:38 a.m. May 9, 2023, Herrera fled out a rear door, hopped multiple fences, and led police on a foot chase, Burzynski said. The Kane County Sheriff’s Office, including a K-9 unit and a drone operator, as well as Carpentersville, McHenry County Conservation District and Kane County Forest Preserve police aided in the search, he said. The man was found and arrested about 10:08 a.m. in a wooded area near the Prairie Path bike trail, Burzynski said. Lake and McHenry County Scanner A Huntley woman died after she suffered critical injuries in a three-vehicle crash in Carpentersville Wednesday afternoon The Carpentersville Police Department and Carpentersville Fire Department responded around 4:48 p.m Wednesday to the area of Randall Road and Binnie Road for a report of a multiple-vehicle crash with injuries Fire crews arrived and found a three-vehicle crash with heavy damage The West Dundee and Rutland Dundee fire departments also responded to assist at the scene One victim was unconscious and not breathing and lifesaving measures were performed according to fire department emergency radio traffic Paramedics transported a 70-year-old Huntley woman to Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin where she was pronounced dead the Carpentersville Police Department said An investigation showed the woman’s car was traveling northbound on Randall Road She was attempting to turn left to go westbound on Binnie Road while an SUV traveled southbound on Randall Road The SUV struck the woman’s vehicle at the intersection A third vehicle was also involved and a pole was knocked down after being hit The Kane County Office of Emergency Management and the Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team responded to the scene and are conducting an investigation into the circumstances of the crash Binne Rd was shut down between Huntley Road and Galligan Road Randall Road was shut down for all southbound traffic at Miller Road Police say they have obtained video footage of the crash from a passing vehicle They said the video will help in determining who was at fault in the crash “We thank all responding agencies and citizens who stopped to assist or share video evidence Your help has been invaluable in addressing this tragic incident,” police officials said Anyone with information or video is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Acevedo with the Carpentersville Police Department at 847-551-3431 or QuadCom Dispatch at 847-428-8784 No part of this 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told children were still inside the building and launched a search Neighbor Yesenia Garcia said she tried to rush into the home to help but was prevented by authorities Read more at dailyherald.com Terms of Use • Privacy Notice • Cookie Policy • Terms of Sale Firefighters and paramedics from Carpentersville Fire Department and West Dundee Fire Department and law enforcement officers from the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and Carpentersville Police Department responded around 6:00 a.m 2025 to a report of a crash involving a pedestrian and multiple vehicles in the area of Route 31 and Miller Road in unincorporated Carpentersville A well-regarded butcher in Lake in the Hills area killed in a pedestrian accident when he was struck by multiple vehicles on Route 31 near Brunner Family Farm in Dundee Township between Algonquin and Carpentersville was walking on southbound Route 31 near Miller Road in the direction of his home in East Dundee when he was struck by a Chevrolet Cruze and a gray Cadillac sedan — all being driven southbound on Route 31 The drivers of the three vehicles called 9-1-1 Paramedics on scene pronounced Tom Yucuis deceased at the scene The Kane County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as Thomas Yucuis No charges or citations were issued to any of the drivers — the male driver of the Chevrolet Cruze age 49 of Lake Villa; the male driver of the Acura sedan age 59 of Crystal Lake; and the male driver of the Cadillac Route 31 was closed in both directions during emergency operations at the scene and the investigation at the scene Route 31 (Western Avenue) is a two-lane state highway (one lane in each direction) with asphalt shoulders The Speed Limit on Route 31 is 50 MPH according to Google Street Maps images captured October 2018 and August 2023 There is a walk/bike path on the west side of Route 31 but access to the path connects to Route 31 There is a grass parkway between Route 31 and the walk/bike path The intersection of Route 31 and Miller Road in Dundee Township is known to local residents as a dangerous area The road surface was above freezing at the time of the crash Weather at Chicago/West Chicago DuPage Airport 5:52 AM Overnight low after midnight 36°F with temperatures rising Daylight Early Twilight: Incident Time 6:00 AM/Sunrise 6:35 AM Lake in the Hills Village President Ray Bogdanowski wrote a tribute on his Facebook page to Tom Yucuis “I am deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Tom Yucuis His long-standing commitment to Butcher on the Block and the community has been invaluable Our entire Community’s thoughts are with his family and colleagues during this difficult time.” — Ray Bogdanowski- Village President gourmet meat and deli market located on Algonquin Road in Lake in the Hills The husband and wife team opened the business in 2000 Pre-Trial Release Denied for Murder Suspect Accused of Attacking Mother with a Mini-Sledge Hammer in Burr Ridge Southwest Airlines Go Around Prevents Crash from a Private Jet Runway Incursion at Midway 2025 at 5:15 pm CT.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Emergency personnel responded shortly after 9:30 a.m where they found the house on fire with occupants inside IL — Two young children died Sunday in a house fire in Carpentersville Emergency personnel responded shortly after 9:30 a.m Two children estimated to be under 5 were trapped and died according to Carpentersville Fire Department Chief Bill Anaszewicz Two other occupants — including a third child — were taken to the hospital and another two people refused hospital transport The deceased children’s identities were expected to be released by the county coroner county and state officials were investigating the incident Sunday The Fox River will soon flow freely from Algonquin to Elgin Crews will begin work on a $1.2 million project to remove the Carpentersville Dam this month will create a 10.2-mile unimpeded flow of the Fox River — the longest free-flowing stretch through Kane County “May this be the model and lead domino in a movement that carries river restoration efforts progressively downstream,” said Friends of the Fox River President Gary Swick at a ribbon-tying event Wednesday to celebrate the start of the project Friends of the Fox River representatives joined officials from the Kane County Forest Preserve District and the village of Carpentersville in a ribbon-tying ceremony to signify the upstream and downstream flow of the Fox River coming together with the dam’s removal Officials said a free-flowing river will lead to its improved health have seen an increase in the number and species of fish in the river “All the science shows us that by putting it back the way it was it actually is better for everything overall,” said Kane County Forest Preserve Commissioner Jarett Sanchez who kayaked from a boat launch upstream to the event Removing the dam will also allow people to kayak or canoe safely without worrying about portaging around a dam Kane County forest preserve officials outlined the project which involves building a causeway to divert the river’s flow to the eastern edge Crews will then take out the 10-foot-tall dam sections at a time allowing for short breaks for the river to settle as it adapts to the new flow The dam is not going to come out in one day,” said Jen Rooks-Lopez director of planning and land protection for the Kane County Forest Preserve District Carpentersville Village President John Skillman welcomed the dam’s removal noting the village is building a new park along the riverfront near Washington Street south of the dam The 3-acre park will be completed in the fall of 2025 The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Kane County Forest Preserve District approved a contract for the dam’s removal in July The forest preserve district owns the dam and the entire shoreline on both sides of the river for two miles upstream the IDNR and forest preserve district entered an agreement to remove the Carpentersville Dam and the Fabyan Causeway at the Fabyan Forest Preserve in Geneva IDNR agreed to pay the cost to remove the dam and the causeway Removing the Fabyan Causeway was completed in November 2019 for $1.4 million Work on the Carpentersville Dam was to follow in 2019 Army Corps of Engineers has recommended removing all nine Fox River dams in Kane County to restore the river’s natural wildlife habitat and improve water quality ExpandCarpentersville native Bradie Tennell performs during the women's free skate competition at the U.S figure skating championships Friday in Wichita (AP Photo/Travis Heying) (Travis Heying/AP) Figure Skating Championships Friday night in Wichita landing a triple axel and holding off Alysa Liu (215.33) a two-time national champ who was in first after Thursday’s short program Brooke Gewalt, a 2022 McHenry graduate, placed 14th with a score of 147.69. Gewalt also was in 14th after Thursday’s short program. Tennell, 26, was unable to gain any ground in the standings on the final day of competition. She was passed by Sarah Everhardt for third after struggling through a fall on her triple Lutz. Tennell won the U.S. title in 2018 and 2021, took silver in 2019 and 2023 and bronze in 2020. The decorated skater has been hobbled with foot and ankle injuries over the years, missing the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. She competed in the 2018 Winter Olympics in PyeongChang and was a team event bronze medalist. Office Sought: Carpentersville village board (Vote for 3) Previous offices held: Special Events Commission — Volunteer What is the most serious issue your community will face in the coming years and how should the village board respond to it I am committed to helping to address this issue Vacant properties can have a negative impact on the village I plan to work with the business development commission and community members to find practical solutions This could include exploring ways to bring new businesses to the community By focusing on revitalizing vacant properties I feel the village has done a good job managing the budget and allocating funds for projects that will benefit our community such as the park that will be constructed along the Fox River This will be a great space for the community to gather The village’s commitment to this property will help to make our community even better What do you see as the most important infrastructure project the community must address The village has done some great projects such as the dam removal Being that I am not currently on the village board I have not had an opportunity to review projects that are in the works I believe that infrastructure projects are important such as road improvements and resurfacing The public works department does a great job in caring for our streets If it is determined that the uncertain economic times have an impact we would need to review each project to determine which is the most vital Describe your experience working in a group setting to determine policy What is your style in such a setting to reach an agreement and manage local government Explain how you think that will be effective in producing effective actions and decisions with your village board I have worked for AT&T for over 25 years in human resources I've learned to be impartial when reviewing cases to determine the best course of action Collaboration is the key to resolving issues and determining policies one must practice active listening to gain other perspectives It's important to find common ground in order to reach a consensus One must take into account other's perspectives and opinions Compromises are sometimes necessary to move forward to solutions that can be mutually agreed upon What makes you the best candidate for the job I have had a long-standing commitment to making a positive impact and have consistently demonstrated dedication to the betterment of our community I have lived in Carpentersville for over 25 years I was appointed to the village of Carpentersville Special Events Commission in late 2020 I have been involved in bringing events to the community such as Fall Fest As a passionate advocate for community service I have been actively involved in volunteer work and have always put people first I was honored by the village of Carpentersville as the Community Service Volunteer of the Year I will continue to prioritize the values that matter most to us: fostering strong community bonds and ensuring that every resident’s voice is heard I believe in building a future where everyone in our village feels connected I would like to have a town-hall meeting with residents to hear their ideas as to what they would like to see in the village Input from the community can help inspire projects that can benefit the village No injuries were reported from a vehicle fire inside the attached garage of Carpentersville house early Tuesday morning Firefighters were able to keep the blaze from spreading to the main residence of the home after they were called to the one-story single-family house on the 100 block of Carpenter Boulevard just before 4 a.m Firefighters were able to help residents and a dog exit the house safely The residents were allowed to return to their home after the fire was extinguished and investigators cleared the scene Dundee Township's 21st annual Shop With a Cop event at Walmart in Carpentersville provided underprivileged children the opportunity to have presents 53 families and 155 children were able to participate in the event Children could shop for presents totaling $150 and if they needed warm clothing they were provided with coats in addition to a gift card to Village Fresh Market in Carpentersville said the event can make a big difference for families during the holidays “We know that it touches them in ways that exceeds our expectations sometimes,” Hernandez said and Harper College police departments and civilian volunteers participated in the event Office sought: Carpentersville village board (Vote for 3) Occupation: Retired Postmaster; also working part-time at Ace Hardware in Carpentersville Previous offices held: Currently serving on the village’s audit and finance committee as well on the planning and zoning commission I see the most serious issue are jobs in our community Our malls are disappearing because of Amazon so we need good jobs in manufacturing as well as stores Our village needs to look to where we can build nice medium to small manufacturing jobs And hopefully manufacturers can look at our community to build here and bring a future to our youths in our town That they can make a living and hopefully a home here in our community I do sit on the audit and finance committee and Mayor Skillman has our village in good shape financially I was totally impressed when we had our audit and finance meeting back in November I know we have been spending moneys in the community I live in also in the area of Old Carpentersville as well I believe we should stay the course and finish these areas that are older to do the repairs and help our homeowners out to keep them updating and repairing their homes you tend to get more involved in your community I believe I have answered this question in my statements above answers and the studding in the homes are not up to code the electrical wiring is totally out-of-date and old fuse boxes need to be updated to breaker boxes I believe our village may look at contractors that can give the homeowners a break in price if we can assure the electrical contractors to get more homes for work The contractor would get security of a high volume of homes plus give the citizens a price they can afford to update their homes The greatest commodity of a village is the people that live there I would ask for a few days before handing out my decision This way I could go through the pros and cons I would rather see as much information I can before jumping in This has been working as well already in my role in planning and zoning I have had the experience in union matters I was a union rep before I became a postmaster because not everyone sees the situation from the same angle And sometimes you have to make an equitable decision for both sides to be comfortable I have love for this town to be successful you have to love this town and put the time into it Nor is it a steppingstone to proceed into a bigger picture to get into politics By helping the citizens with upgrading their homes Everyone probably wants to bring in more businesses for our town and their frame of mind or their thoughts of the bad things of the city erase We gave them a helping hand to improve what they see every day not some water fountain in a park somewhere A 70-year-old Huntley woman died after a two-vehicle crash in Carpentersville Wednesday afternoon Carpentersville police said the woman was traveling north on Randall Road on Jan 8 and was attempting to turn left on Binnie Road when an SUV traveling south struck her vehicle at about 4:45 p.m The woman was taken to Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin The Kane County Office of Emergency Management and the Kane County Accident Reconstruction Team are investigating and have dashcam footage from a passing vehicle that may help determine the cause Anyone with information or video is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Acevedo with CPD at (847) 551-3481 or QuadCom Dispatch at (847) 428-8784 We have the address for the funeral home & the family on file If you're not happy with your card we'll send a replacement or refund your money Vincenzo Evola of Carpentersville created this Life Tributes page to make it easy to share your memories ExpandTwelve families were displaced in a fire in a Carpentersville apartment building early on Oct (Photo provided by Carpentersville Fire Department) Twelve families were displaced following an early Monday morning apartment fire in Carpentersville. No injuries were reported in the blaze that was reported at the two-story, multifamily complex on the 700 block of Alma Court just after 4:20 a.m. Carpentersville fire officials said the fire originated in the bedroom of one unit and quickly spread through the remainder of the unit. The other units sustained significant smoke damage. It took nearly an hour to extinguish the blaze. The cause remains under investigation. The fire caused an estimated $250,000 in damage. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced families to find alternate housing, fire officials said. https://www.dailyherald.com/20241021/news/12-families-displaced-after-early-morning-carpentersville-apartment-fire/ Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns is seeking a seventh turn at the helm Burns joined other suburban candidates who filed on Tuesday to run for mayor school boards and other local elected positions The filing period for local races continues through Monday That will set the ballot for the April 1 election Here is an early look at who is running for municipal offices in Kane County: is being challenged by former Kane County judge Clint Hull Bryan Wirball (Ward 4) and Steve Weber (Ward 5) filed for reelection Vicki Spellman is seeking the 4-year Ward 3 post and incumbent Robert “Bob” Gehm is seeking the 2-year Ward 3 post Village President John Skillman faces a challenge from incumbent Trustee Brenda Sandoval in the spring election Incumbent Trustee Jim Malone is running for another term on the village board Sameer Gupta and Dennis Ernest also filed for one of three trustee spots Former alderman Thomas Connelly filed for mayor in Batavia Incumbent Ward 2 alderman Leah Leman submitted her petitions Doug Eldrenkamp is running for the Ward 4 seat and Kevin Malone is seeking a two-year seat in Ward 3 Mayor Jeff Schielke said last week that he intends to seek a 12th term Incumbent Jen Konen will face Susan Stillwell for village president Former Sugar Grove public works director Anthony “Tony” Speciale is seeking a seat on the village board incumbent Richard Marks of the 2nd Ward is seeking a fifth term and incumbent Amy Ward is seeking a second term in the 4th Ward Laura Brehmer and Jerry Glogowski filed petitions Monday for the three 4-year trustee seats Village Clerk Fred Martin also filed for reelection Incumbent Village President Jeffrey Walter was the only candidate to file Tuesday in Elburn First elected to the village board in 2009 Walter is seeking his third term as president Village President Steve Ward filed for reelection as did incumbent trustees Jennifer Barconi Incumbent Margo Gray and Pam Blair filed to run for village clerk North Aurora Village President Mark Gaffino filed for reelection and three incumbent trustees — Michael Lowery Todd Niedzwiedz and Carolyn Bird Salazar — turned in their paperwork to run for the three available seats Holly O’Brien filed for the position of village clerk Maple Park saw one candidate filing Tuesday with Trustee Tonia Groezinger running for reelection Two candidates — Trustee Sarah Brittin and Daniel J Pearson — have filed for village president in East Dundee Incumbent Village President Jeff Lynam said he plans to seek a second term and will file his petitions by Monday Brittin was elected to the village board in 2021 Pearson previously ran for village trustee two trustee candidates — Mathew Oclon and incumbent Andrew Sauder — filed their paperwork on Tuesday Sauder was first appointed in 2021 and ran in 2023 to fill the rest of his term one candidate — incumbent Jeanne Allen — had filed a nominating petition to run for a village board seat in Gilberts He became the village president in 2021 after serving two terms as a village trustee Jarnebro and Carl Palmisano filed to run for village trustee seats Hoeft filed paperwork for a second term in Huntley and already has a challenger Piwko also is running for the village president position Marilynn Berendt and incumbent Trustee J.R Westberg — filed to run for three seats on the village board two trustees — Jennifer McGuire and Courtney Boe — filed petitions for the village president seat the village's economic development liaison and former village trustee Donald Ziemba also filed paperwork to run for village trustee Village President Christopher Nelson filed paperwork to seek his fourth term Incumbent Trustees Cheryl Anderley and Dan Wilbrandt also filed for another term on the village board Elgin and Campton Hills candidates filed petitions in October But objections have been filed to the petitions of three candidates The Aurora electoral board will resume hearings on those objections next week contact your hosting provider for more information Toys and messages Monday at a memorial outside a Carpentersville home where three children died in a fire Sunday who is conducting autopsies on two of the children who were pronounced dead at the scene according to the Cook County medical examiner’s office Fire damaged a home in the 1600 block of Kingston Circle in Carpentersville on Sunday morning Two children were pronounced dead at the scene; a third child died Monday at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood According to a GoFundMe fundraising page the children were 2-year-old twins and a 1-year-old To maintain a balanced budget without raising taxes Taxes haven't been raised in over eight years but with rising costs that will become a challenge to keep them low especially when we are investing in infrastructure upgrades I will fight to keep taxes low because the last thing our residents need Carpentersville is currently in a good financial position When I first moved here I lived on the east side and later moved to the west side It became very clear that the east side doesn't get the same services as the west side We need to invest in better infrastructure to make our roads safer and address the flooding issues while maintaining a high level of public safety Sometimes it could pay off if we hire specialized external contractors who can do certain jobs faster and cheaper Residents need basic services like clean water and public safety more than aesthetically pleasing spaces the village board should prioritize infrastructure assessments and plan for sustainable investments in maintenance and upgrades This could include seeking state and federal grants for infrastructure implementing preventative maintenance programs and collaborating with engineers to ensure long-term In my 30-year career in the private sector I've held several management positions where I used a democratic leadership style I believe honest discussions will lead to the best decisions There are rarely open discussions at the village board meetings A culture of respectful debate with inclusive decision making and transparent communication will help improve our community with my roots in the Netherlands where I grew up in a blue-collar family I have a different view on many things including politics but am very open-minded I am more of a listener than a talker and value everybody’s input Carpentersville is our home and I want to make it better for all of our families I think it would be a good idea to divide Carpentersville into districts for board representation It’s quite possible that after the election four trustees live in the same west side subdivision and one in a neighboring division we run the risk as a village of becoming stagnant if the current leaders are in their positions too long Local politics isn't a place for career politicians The Fox River is adapting to a new flow through Carpentersville as crews continue to work on removing a dam Work crews are expected to be out of the river and the dam removed by Halloween or Nov director of planning for the Kane County Forest Preserve District “We’re to the core of the dam itself,” she said Work on the $1.2 million project to remove the dam funded by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources The dam’s removal will create a 10.2-mile unimpeded flow of the Fox River the longest free-flowing stretch through Kane County Time-lapse videos of the dam removal can be viewed on the Kane County Forest Preserve District’s YouTube channel Officials have said a free-flowing river will result in an improvement in its health Rooks-Lopez said crews removed the concrete portion of the dam sections at a time and allowed the river to settle in between which officials believe was built between 1839 and 1850 is constructed of river stone and braced with timbers “That’s made it a little more difficult to clean it up,” she said ranging from small pebbles to larger boulders Rooks-Lopez said some of the larger boulders will be incorporated back into the river The forest preserve district is also looking for other district properties where the stones can be used The forest preserve district will pay to extend a canoe and kayak launch north of the dam along the eastern edge at Fox River Shores Volunteers also have relocated about 1,000 river-filtering mussels that were stranded as crews disassembled the dam She said crews should be finished before the Stratton Lock and Dam at the Chain of Lakes is open later this fall “We want to make sure we are out of the way before those water levels start to come back up,” she said IL — More than $30,000 has been raised for the family of three young boys killed in a house fire in Carpentersville this past week The GoFundMe has reached $31,643 as of Thursday morning. The funds will be used to help with the expenses related to the deaths of Kayden and Jayden Corsello, 2-year-old twin brothers, and their younger brother, Xander, 1, according to the GoFundMe. Jayden and Xander died in the house fire in the 1700 block of Kingston Circle in Carpentersville Sunday morning died at Loyola Medical Center at 12:36 a.m according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office The Kane County Coroner's Office on Monday announced it is conducting an independent investigation into the causes and manners of death for the children "We are conducting further tests and toxicology which will take a minimum of several weeks to yieldresults We are working closely with the Carpentersville Fire Department and affiliated local andstate agencies to gather all relevant facts," said Kane County Coroner Monica Silva said she was with Kayden when he died and "felt his heart stop and watched as he took his last breath," according to NBC Chicago "... (I) had to sit there and listen as the doctors told me that they wouldn't be able to save him anymore," she told NBC Chicago The fire caused a $350,000 in damage and the home is uninhabitable The cause of the blaze remains under investigation Those wishing to donate to the GoFundMe fundraiser for the Corsello family can do so here. Previous offices held: Village president since 2017 My vision for Carpentersville includes improving aging infrastructure I am dedicated to advocating for and representing all residents ensuring everyone has a voice in shaping the future of our community As village president over the past eight years I have been driven by a vision to improve efficiency and accountability in local government We have strived to effectively service all of our residents — prioritizing community investments and I remain committed to building on this momentum I remain committed to making our village the best it can be I proudly served over 30 years with the Carpentersville Fire Department My education includes a Master’s degree in Management and Leadership a Bachelor’s degree in Fire Science Management and a graduate of the National Fire Academy Officer Program Our greatest challenge in the coming years is the need to develop long-term economic development that will support the future needs of the village and its residents in the areas of infrastructure improvements and the increasing demand on village services such as public safety needs The key issues I see in Carpentersville include infrastructure upgrades with ongoing road and utility projects like the village’s recently completed lead pipe replacement program in Old Town ensuring business growth beyond retail while using incentives responsibly; and the development of affordable housing alongside fostering community inclusivity in a diverse population Leaders should respond with proactive infrastructure planning prioritizing funding for roads and utility replacement Balanced economic policies can attract businesses while maintaining responsible land use including our partnership with Habitat for Humanity such as increasing the number of police and firefighters on the street each day The village of Carpentersville maintains a structured The Audit and Finance Commission meets bimonthly to oversee fiscal matters and ensure responsible management of the village’s finances Carpentersville has maintained a balanced budget with no tax increases Staff was directed to keep the tax levy flat once again and we are reducing the property taxes for over $2 million directly saving Carpentersville residents and businesses money in fiscal year 2025 Local governments rarely return money to taxpayers but through careful planning and sound fiscal management Carpentersville also maintains a modest reserve fund to offset major capital expenses such as large infrastructure or facility upgrades that have been ignored for far too long These reserve fund reduces financial strain on residents when these projects arise we proactively secure state and federal grants such as funding for the lead pipe replacement in Old Town the last few years which made Carpentersville one of the first 100% lead-free communities in Illinois The village is currently focusing on several critical infrastructure projects to enhance community well-being and support growth The most important project that we are in the planning stages for is the installation of a redundant water supply system to supply our residents on the west side of the village all residents and businesses on the west side will be affected This project is going to take a lot of time and resources to execute but we must ensure our residents have the ability to have a safe and uninterrupted supply of drinking water throughout all areas of the village We are currently working hard on our Old Town Area Improvement Project Besinger Drive Reconstruction project which is funded partly by a $1.8 million federal grant aims to resurface and reconstruct sections of L.W My leadership style has always been transformational leadership I think this style is well suited for a village president as this approach allow me to focus on inspiring and motivating the community and other elected officials toward a shared vision which fosters a sense of unity and progress This allows me to communicate a clear vision for the village’s future and works to engage all those involved toward a common goal I pride myself on receiving input from diverse group of people and ensuring our village’s actions reflect the needs of the community I work hard to be empathetic to the needs of our residents and our business owners I am extremely open to innovation and change and to do what is best for our community and our village to bring us into the future I pride myself on holding myself and village staff accountable I want our residents to know that their goals are my goals and together we will make the future Carpentersville even better for generations to come East Side Revitalization Program: The village is undertaking a revitalization project along the Route 25 corridor This project will enhance the area with upgraded roadway lighting and improved landscaping throughout the corridor we will also add new sidewalks and crosswalks to better serve the east side of Carpentersville we expect new developments at the Meadowdale Shopping Center bringing fresh business and dining options to residents Our goal is that this investment in the Route 25 corridor will foster collaboration with existing businesses helping them grow and improve their own businesses as well the iconic Carpentersville water tower will receive an artistic makeover featuring contributions from local artisans The design will include significant symbols of Carpentersville’s history and memorials to the Korean War and President JFK.