Blue Streaks urged to start on life scripts

WOODSTOCK – Standing alone just outside the south doors of Woodstock High School, Jesus Rodriguez held a cellphone to his ear with one hand, a blue cap and tassel dangling from the other.He was about 25 minutes shy of the ceremony that would mark his transition from student to graduate, and he was p ... Read More ť

Alden-Hebron's small class achieved big things

Woodstock North celebrates success

GIRLS TRACK: Woodstock's Beattie and Marengo's Adams win state titles

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Hampshire High School Commencement

Woodstock North Commencement

Three-vehicle wreck hurts 3 in Richmond

RICHMOND – A three-vehicle wreck sent three people to the hospital and backed up traffic near the intersection of Route 173 and Route 12 for about 20 minutes, according to the ... Read More ť

Severe thunderstorm warning, tornado watch in effect

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch for McHenry County until 3 a.m. Monday. A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect until 9:30 p.m. Sunday, for western McHe ... Read More ť

Police: Homeless man apparently drowned

AURORA (AP) — A man who apparently drowned in an Aurora retention pond has been identified as a resident of a local homeless shelter. The (Arlington Heights) Daily Herald ( ht ... Read More ť

Springfield looking at local concealed carry law

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Another community is exploring a possible ordinance on concealed guns in the event state lawmakers fail to pass a law by a federal court's deadline. I ... Read More ť

Somali reaction to al-Shabab sentences mixed

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Wide-ranging sentences handed down in the yearslong federal investigation into recruiting and financing for the terrorist group al-Shabab have kindled a mix ... Read More ť

GIRLS TRACK: Woodstock's Beattie and Marengo's Adams win state titles

CHARLESTON – Woodstock’s Maura Beattie utilized a different strategy against Marengo’s Katie Adams, her rival, for their fourth meeting in the 3,200 meters this season. ... Read More ť

Angels hold on for 12-9 win over White Sox

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Alberto Callaspo hit a three-run homer in Los Angeles’ five-run seventh inning, and the Angels beat the White Sox, 12-9, Saturday to end the Sox’s four-game ... Read More ť

MUSICK: All of a sudden, this is a series

CHICAGO – Mike Babcock looked like a walking advertisement for Sprite as he strolled out of the Detroit Red Wings’ victorious locker room Saturday and entered a room filled wi ... Read More ť

Hospital charges vary locally for same treatment

CRYSTAL LAKE – Hospitals serving McHenry County charge wildly different prices for the same treatment, according to figures released by the federal government for the first ti ... Read More ť

Our View: A rough week for Obama administration

The Northwest Herald Editorial Board offers this week’s thumbs up and thumbs down: Thumbs down: To the Obama administration for the numerous scandals that have become a major ... Read More ť

Schaumburg: Freedoms erode when rights are violated

What’s the best thing to do when your Justice Department infringes on First Amendment rights of the media? Float – again – the idea of passing a federal media shield law. It’s ... Read More ť

Tax outrage

To the Editor: Last December, when all the taxing districts were forced to publish their levies, we noted that the District 26 levy was almost 9 percent higher. District 155, ... Read More ť

Property tax fiasco

To the Editor: Thanks to our Nunda Township Assessor’s Office, our properties have been reassessed and lowered according to the department market values the past few years. No ... Read More ť

Donley’s offers kids fun without tech, devices

Children won’t be playing with their thumbs at Donley’s Wild West Town, unless they have a sling shot or rope in their hands. ... Read More ť

Not Necessarily Uniform

Penny Keck has used her roots and medical background to open a Crystal Lake business that offers uniforms for medical, public safety, security and culinary personnel. ... Read More ť

Wood or chain-link? Picking the right fence for your home

Around my neighborhood, I see vinyl, cedar, metal and a number of other fence types. Here are the pros and cons of homeowners’ most popular choices. ... Read More ť

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Cubs' Garza scheduled to make season debut Tuesday

CHICAGO – Right-hander Matt Garza will finally make his first start of the season Tuesday at Pittsburgh.

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Quenneville deflects praise for Jack Adams nod

Joel Quenneville deflected all of the credit Friday after learning that he was a finalist for the NHL's coach of the year award.

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Where would we be without flavor?

It’s all about flavor. Today we are going to concern ourselves with Asian flavors.

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Feeding America receives $1M from Caterpillar Foundation

Feeding America, the nation's leading hunger-relief organization, has announced a $1 million investment from the Caterpillar Foundation to support programs that provide fresh fruit and vegetables to low-income clients who do not have the access or financial means to provide these foods to their families.

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