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Police chief reports unpaid debt by local attraction operator; safety committee reviews budget and policies
Summary
Police Chief Mike Niedzwieczjzi told the board on Feb. 17, 2026, that the operator of Nightmare Scream has not paid a debt owed to the village despite outreach. The Safety Committee also reviewed police staffing, benefits, snow policy and event IGA with McHenry County.
Police Chief Mike Niedzwieczjzi briefed trustees on department staffing and enforcement matters during the Feb. 17 meeting. He reported that "the operator of Nightmare Scream has not paid his debt to the Village despite numerous attempts to reach him," signaling a local compliance and collections issue the department is tracking.
Separately, Safety Committee member Jeff Letzter (speaking for Chair Milze Gajewski) summarized committee discussions about the police budget, personnel and benefits, as well as proposed updates to the village snow policy, downtown parking concerns and a proposed intergovernmental agreement with McHenry County for police presence at events.
