Coyote spotted in Crystal Lake subdivision

CRYSTAL LAKE – In this quiet Crystal Lake subdivision it's not uncommon to find people walking their dogs, cats playing in the yard, or wild rabbits running through front lawns.But recently neighbors on Monarch Drive have seen a different four-legged animal.For the past two weeks Jackie Schlesinger ... Read More ť

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Coyote spotted in Crystal Lake subdivision

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MCC to host community forum in Crystal Lake

CRYSTAL LAKE – McHenry County College will host its next community forum from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Crystal Lake School District 47 C.O.R.E. Center, 300 Commerce Dri ... Read More ť

Sheriff's office to host child fingerprinting event

WOODSTOCK – The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, in partnership with the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, will observe National Missing Children’s Day this ... Read More ť

Gov. Pat Quinn: Illinois has chance to make history

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CHICAGO (AP) — Gov. Pat Quinn said Illinois lawmakers have a chance to make history on two fronts this month by approving a plan to fix the state's decades-old pension crisis ... Read More ť

Woman on Trump: 'Somebody had to stand up to him'

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CHICAGO (AP) — An 87-year-old woman who alleges Donald Trump cheated her in a bait-and-switch scheme has told jurors she had qualms about suing the developer-turned-TV star gi ... Read More ť

Military sex abuse has long-term impact for vets

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WASHINGTON (AP) — New government figures underscore the staggering long-term consequences of military sexual assaults: More than 85,000 veterans were treated last year for inj ... Read More ť

Activists say 28 Hezbollah members killed in Syria

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BEIRUT (AP) — Fierce street fighting in a Syrian town near the Lebanese border has killed at least 28 elite members of Lebanon's militant Hezbollah group, activists said Monda ... Read More ť

Maura Beattie puts setback behind her with state title

Maura Beattie’s promising running career took an unexpected turn two years ago. ... Read More ť

Peavy walks 2 with bases loaded in defeat

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Jake Peavy can’t explain why he felt so good but pitched so poorly. Peavy gave up four runs and four hits over six innings and walked five – two with the bas ... Read More ť

HAWKS VS. RED WINGS: Game 3 preview

TAKING THE TEMPERATURE HOT Blackhawks Patrick Kane: Although the Hawks inexplicably lacked energy in Game 2, Kane did his part by logging 24 shifts and scoring his first goal ... Read More ť

MUSICK: The ice is extra nice in Detroit

CHICAGO – Here’s what I know about ice: It’s a few million years older than I am. It reduces swelling. It’s a pain to scrape off of my windshield. Here’s what I didn’t know ab ... Read More ť

United to restart 787 flights on Monday

United Airlines is getting its 787s back in the air. The planes are flying again after being grounded for four months because of smoldering batteries on 787s owned by other ai ... Read More ť

Morton: Quebec Act paved way to independence

On this day (May 20) in 1774, the British Parliament passed the Quebec Act, which the American colonists regarded as one of the coercive acts that the Lord North ministry had ... 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

Stolen from graves

To the Editor: Over the past several months, I have purchased and placed little solar lights on the graves of my parents at Woodland Cemetery in McHenry. When I have gone back ... Read More ť

Marriage arrogance

To the Editor: In his May 7 letter to the editor, Bud March asked why same gender couples needed to be married instead of having a civil union. It could very well be because t ... 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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