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Chicago Tribune
6 days ago
- Business
- Chicago Tribune
Gurnee hotel and apartment complex proposal moves forward
A new planned hotel and apartment complex in Gurnee is one step closer to opening now that the village's Board of Trustees approved a liquor license at a meeting Monday. The property at 6161 W. Grand Ave. was previously operated as a Holiday Inn. The hotel, which was listed for sale in May 2024, was purchased by Khayat Enterprises, which closed on the property last month, according to Village Administrator Patrick Muetz. After renovations, the restaurant and development company plans to reopen the development as the Ten Hotel, Convention Center and Residences. It will feature 32 one-bedroom apartments, 48 studio apartments and 105 hotel rooms. The property will also have two restaurants on-site, as well as a cocktail lounge. Elliot Khayat, a managing partner at Khayat Enterprises, also holds liquor licenses for Primo Italian American Cuisine and Lola's Tacos & Tequila, both in Gurnee. Muetz said that as the Holiday Inn location already had a liquor license, there was no need for the Village Board to amend the municipal code, adding that the licenses from the previous owners would transfer, if approved. The board unanimously approved granting the development a Class 8 liquor license. During the meeting, the board also voted to approve several transformational grants to local businesses as part of its Small Business Capital Investment Program. The program started in 2021, and allowed for up to $10,000 to be given out in grants to small businesses within Gurnee. In the years since, the program has been updated and now has two categories of grants. Impact grants now allow up to $20,000 to be dispersed per business. Gurnee also offers transformational grants, which allow businesses to apply for a 1:1 matching $50,000 grant. The grants can be used for capital improvements. Over the past four years, Gurnee has awarded grants to 56 businesses within the village. This year, the board unanimously approved funding grants for three Gurnee hotels: Super 8, La Quinta Inn & Suites and Hampton Inn. 'Well-maintained hotel properties create a positive impression and guest experience for visitors to Gurnee,' Community Engagement Coordinator Matt Trujillo said. With the grant funding, the Hampton Inn plans to mill and pave its parking lot, which will cost $177,800. La Quinta Inn & Suites plans to use the funding to help pay for a full façade renovation, including new signs and lights, which will cost $450,000. Super 8 is planning a full roof replacement, a new front entrance with automatic double doors and the implementation of PTAC heaters and coolers in all of the hotel's 80 rooms, which will cost $195,000. Each hotel was approved to receive $50,000 in grant funding. To get more businesses participating in the grant program, the village is sending targeted mailings to the property owners in Gurnee's East Grand Corridor, according to Trujillo. He said that Gurnee is also reaching out to new qualifying businesses in the area. 'The part of our program that I like the best is that we go after people to give them money,' Mayor Tom Hood said. 'It's a unique concept, but it's a concept that makes us successful because throughout the many villages that I know, many programs like this fall flat on their face because they don't do that.'
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office releases dash cam video of pursuit through airport taxiway
FOND DU LAC COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – Deputies released dash cam video of the nearly 18-mile pursuit that passed through a taxiway of the Fond du Lac County Airport on May 19, ending in the arrest of two men. The pursuit began around 8 a.m. on Monday, May 19, when a deputy noticed a vehicle on I-41 that had allegedly been involved in a police chase in Grand Chute. After the deputy turned on their emergency lights, the vehicle fled on Highway 151. Deputies previously stated that during the chase, dispatch got a 911 call from a passenger in the suspect vehicle reportedly 'screaming for help' and asking to be let out of the vehicle. Fond du Lac County authorities identify man killed in three-vehicle crash After other squad cars joined in to help, and a near crash into a ditch, the suspect vehicle headed towards the Fond du Lac County Airport. In the released video, the vehicle can be seen driving through airport property and onto a taxiway. Shortly after, the suspect vehicle was trying to get back onto I-41 when a successful PIT maneuver ended the pursuit. The driver and his two passengers were taken into custody, however, one of the passengers was later released. 'Our release highlights the collaborative efforts local law enforcement deployed to bring two subjects into custody after an early morning pursuit,' deputies said in Wednesday's release. 'A firearm was recovered from the scene during an article search conducted by a City of Fond du Lac Police Department K9.' Deputies went on to say that their investigation revealed that the suspects were allegedly thinking about shooting at pursuing deputies to try and 'back them off.' GBPD: Second driver faces charges in Velp Avenue head-on crash, identify two from Green Bay The vehicle was reportedly involved in three high-speed chases since early May. The two men who were arrested face the following charges: , 27 (Driver) 4 counts of 1st-degree recklessly endangering safety Repeater Possess firearm-convicted of a felony PTAC Repeater Vehicle operator flee/elude officer Repeater False imprisonment Repeater Resisting or obstructing an officer Repeater Possession of a controlled substance Repeater Possession of narcotic drugs Repeater 6 counts of criminal damage to property Repeater Battery or threat to judge, prosecutor, or law enforcement officer Repeater , 27 (Passenger) Possess firearm-convicted of a felony PTAC Vehicle operator flee/elude officer PTAC Possession of methamphetamine Possession of narcotic drugs Young had his cash bond set at $200,000, while Tinoco got a cash bond of $10,000. Authorities say the chase covered 17.9 miles, and four sheriff's squad cars were damaged during the pursuit. 'Thankfully, deputies were able to bring an end to the pursuit without injury to innocent citizens,' the Fond du Lac County Sheriff's Office's release concluded. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Man accused in 2018 death of Ethan Hauschultz requests outside jury due to pre-trial publicity
MANITOWOC, Wis. (WFRV) – A man facing multiple charges related to the 2018 death of seven-year-old Ethan Hauschultz is seeking to bring in an outside jury for his trial due to pre-trial publicity. Court records show that 54-year-old Timothy Hauschultz appeared in court Friday with his attorney to file the motion. The defense argued that intense media coverage would make it difficult to seat an impartial jury from Manitowoc County. 42-year-old Wisconsin man arrested for 6th OWI offense Earlier this year, Hauschultz was set to plead guilty to two counts of party to a crime—child abuse, intentionally causing harm. Under the proposed plea deal, several charges, including felony murder, contributing to delinquency resulting in death, contributing to delinquency (felony), and additional child abuse and battery charges would have been dismissed but read into the record. However, the victim's family opposed the plea agreement, and the judge ruled it was not in the public's best interest. Despite defense efforts to negotiate a compromise, the deal was ultimately rejected. Hauschultz still faces multiple felony charges, including: Felony Murder Intent. Contribute/Delinquency (Death) PTC Child Abuse-Intentionally Cause Harm PTAC, as a Party to a Crime Intent. Contribute/Delinquency (Felony) PTC Child Abuse-Intentionally Cause Harm Party to a Crime PTC Child Abuse-Intentionally Cause Harm PTAC, as a Party to a Crime PTC Battery Party to a Crime PTC Battery PTAC, as a Party to a Crime The charges stem from an incident in which Ethan was reportedly forced to carry a heavy log as punishment. Police say while doing so, he was kicked, hit, and knocked to the ground by Timothy's then-15-year-old son, Damian Hauschultz. Damian allegedly rolled the log on top of Ethan and buried him in the snow, leading to the child's death. At the time, Timothy Hauschultz was Ethan's legal guardian. Two women arrested for $1,725 theft at Fond du Lac Kohl's to 20 years in prison and 10 years of extended supervision for his role in the death. Tina McKeever-Hauschultz, who was also involved, served five years in prison and was released to extended supervision in January 2024. Timothy Hauschultz will be back in court on May 28 for a scheduling conference. His pre-trial conference is on September 4 before his eight-day jury trial starting on October 1. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Yahoo
Fox Point day care child abuse charges; 2 sisters charged
The Brief Two women are facing multiple child abuse charges during their time working at the Nurturing Nook in Fox Point. Warrants are out for their arrests for a total of 16 felony counts of child abuse. Fox Point police said the Nurturing Nook has been cooperative with the investigation. FOX POINT, Wis. - Two women are facing multiple child abuse charges while working at a day care center. What we know The accused are 25-year-old sisters Jakya Chandler and Jilnya Chandler(not pictured). Warrants are out for their arrests for a total of 16 felony counts of child abuse, including: Physical abuse of a child (reckless causation of bodily harm) - PTAC, as a party to a crime, sexual assault of a child/physical abuse of a child by a child care provider Physical abuse of a child, repeated acts causing bodily harm - PTAC, as a party to a crime, sexual assault of a child/physical abuse of a child by a child care provider The backstory A 21-page criminal complaint says they started work at the Nurturing Nook in Fox Point in September 2024. SIGN UP TODAY: Get daily headlines, breaking news emails from FOX6 News It all started with one child and police say they learned there were many more victims. Investigators say the abuse happened in what's called the Teddies Classroom. Many of the children were around 1-and-a-half years old. Parents took their 1-year-old to the hospital, finding bruises on his neck, back, armpit, thigh and forehead. It led the Fox Point Police Department to review surveillance at the day care. Prosecutors say footage revealed the two Milwaukee women abused at least eight children between mid-September and early-November. FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android The criminal complaint states they pinched some of the children's ears, pulled their arms, hit and kicked them. They also allegedly called the kids "ugly" and "disgusting" and told them to "shut up" when they cried for their mothers. Parents reported changes in their children crying at drop-off and waking up and screaming in the middle of the night. When Fox Point police interviewed one of the women, they said she denied hurting or yelling at the children. Fox Point police said the Nurturing Nook has been cooperative with the investigation. Investigators did not observe any other instances of abuse occurring outside the two suspects identified. What they're saying "We just became aware of the additional charges filed against two former employees. We appreciate law enforcement for their work on this case and we will continue to cooperate fully with them on this matter. The actions by the two former staff members do not align with Nurturing Nook's standards of care and commitment to child safety. Any additional questions regarding the investigation should be directed to local authorities." The Source Information in this report is from the Fox Point Police Department, Milwaukee County District Attorney's Office and Wisconsin Circuit Court.
