Pets part of workday at some local businesses

Bob loves to sit around the office all day and greet customers as they enter Precision Body Works in Crystal Lake. During his downtime, he drinks water, eats snacks and plays an occasional game with some co-workers and customers. He also can be found napping every once in a while. To some, Bob may s ... Read More ť

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Warrant on new charge issued for man who killed family in DUI in '99

NEW: 11:09 a.m.

WOODSTOCK – A McHenry man who killed a woman and her three children in a drunken crash in 1999 failed to appear for a scheduled court date today on a new DUI charge. A no-bond ... Read More ť

Police: Several mailboxes damaged in Marengo

NEW: 10:41 a.m.

MARENGO – Several property damage complaints were filed in Marengo on Wednesday, according to the Marengo Police Department. Officers received several reports on Wednesday mor ... Read More ť

IDOT proposes tolls for Illiana Expressway

NEW: 11:07 a.m.

PEOTONE – Transportation officials in Illinois have proposed that the planned Illiana Expressway be a tollway. The SouthtownStar reports ( http://bit.ly/11LOOEs) that the Illi ... Read More ť

Official pushes to make it easier to post bond

CHICAGO — A Cook County official is pushing to make it easier for non-violent offenders to post bond to stay out of the county jail. Commissioner John Fritchey says the larges ... Read More ť

Judge reads charge against Zimmerman to jurors

NEW: 11:10 a.m.

SANFORD, Fla. (AP) — A Florida judge read the formal charge against George Zimmerman on Wednesday to 40 potential jurors who could be selected to decide if the neighborhood wa ... Read More ť

Jacobs' Panchapakesan had dominant debut

Kailash Panchapakesan led a Jacobs’ singles lineup of all freshmen which could be a powerhouse for the next three years. ... Read More ť

Cubs hold on for win

ST. LOUIS – Ryan Sweeney and Cody Ransom hit back-to-back homers in a four-run first inning and that was plenty for Jeff Samardzija, who pitched the Cubs over the St. Louis Ca ... Read More ť

MUSICK: Hawks' key to Game 4? It's a secret

BOSTON – Pssst. Hey, you. Yeah, you. Want to know a secret? OK, here it is. Hockey is filled with secrets. Shhh. You didn’t hear it from me. Before we go any further, let’s ge ... Read More ť

New owner for Buddyz Pizzeria in McHenry

McHENRY – John Beuckens of Lake in the Hills is purchasing Buddyz Pizzeria, 1138 N. Green St., McHenry. The sale is scheduled to be finalized around July 1. “This isn’t an eco ... Read More ť

Our View: Be ready for concealed-weapons law

Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn has until July 9 to do something with the concealed-carry legislation sitting on his desk. The law would allow residents with a valid FOID card who pay ... Read More ť

Oliver: Keep hanging tough, Blackhawk faithful

The Stanley Cup Final. It has a wonderful ring to it, doesn’t it, hockey fans? Even better, the Blackhawks are in the midst of playing in it for the right to hoist Lord Stanle ... Read More ť

Majority rule

To the Editor: Re: “Deserving ladies” (It’s Your Write, June 5). You’ve got to be kidding, or at least I hope you are. Who would equate what Bob Anderson is trying to accompli ... Read More ť

Disservice to church

To the Editor: The Rev. Brian Grody told the Boy/Cub Scout troops to no longer use the meeting rooms of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church. That is unbelievable. There are probabl ... Read More ť

Movie review: ‘Monsters University’

“Monsters University” is sweet. It’s life-affirming. It will make you laugh. ... Read More ť

Happiness is a Home Brew

See what has lured these McHenry County residents into making their own beer. ... Read More ť

The return of the 10 percent down payment

Remember the 10 percent down payment on a house? After virtually disappearing for years, it’s back. ... Read More ť

9 ways to save on summer gardening

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Summer is Sweet and so is Bread Pudding

Summertime is picnic time and whether we are organizing our own family and friends or are graciously invited to attend someone else's picnic we always want to bring a dish to pass.

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Helping Paws hosting ice cream social

A portion of proceeds from an Ice Cream Social on the Woodstock Square Wednesday night will go toward Helping Paws Animal Shelter.

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Huntley reschedules Fourth of July fireworks show

Ongoing construction on Huntley's interchange project at Route 47 and Interstate 90, and other nearby road work, forced officials to reschedule the village's Fourth of July fireworks show.

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Franks, Althoff discuss local transportation improvements with IDOT secretary, local officials

State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, issued the following news release Tuesday:

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Stagecrafters to perform at Crystal Lake Main Beach

CRYSTAL LAKE – The Crystal Lake Park District Stagecrafters will mark their 25th anniversary Tuesday with the performance of an original production at Crystal Lake Main Beach for the summer Concert in the Park series.