Ferguson appointed to fill vacancy on Mental Health Board

WOODSTOCK - The McHenry County Board granted Chairwoman Tina Hill one of her two requests regarding the embattled Mental Health Board. Members voted Tuesday evening, 16-8, to appoint Cathy Ferguson, selected by Hill outside the committee process, to fill a vacancy on the Mental Health Board. But Hi ... Read More ť

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Ferguson appointed to fill vacancy on Mental Health Board

WOODSTOCK - The McHenry County Board granted Chairwoman Tina Hill one of her two requests regarding the embattled Mental Health Board. Members voted Tuesday evening, 16-8, to ... Read More ť

Ill. House committee OKs fracking regulatory bill

SPRINGFIELD (AP) — A proposal that aims to create thousands of jobs in southern Illinois by kick-starting high-volume oil and gas drilling cleared a top committee Tuesday, sen ... Read More ť

FBI ID's Benghazi suspects, but no arrests yet

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and has enough evidence to ... Read More ť

Huntley, Cary-Grove fall in Jacobs soccer sectional semis

ALGONQUIN – It took a strong kick from Barrington’s Mia Calamari and an acrobatic finish from teammate Molly Pfeiffer to start the scoring for the Fillies and break a scoreless tie. ... Read More ť

Quintana flirts with no-no

CHICAGO – Jose Quintana looked up in the fifth inning and started thinking about the possibility. He made a strong bid for a no-hitter. It ended with a weak hit. Quintana did ... Read More ť

MUSICK: Blackhawks need power play to produce

CHICAGO – Everything started so well. Blackhawks fans filled the United Center before the series opener against the Detroit Red Wings and were going wild (fun wild, not Minnes ... Read More ť

Growers making up for lost time in planting corn

Corn growers in the nation's midsection have been busy making up for lost time in getting their corn crop in the ground, after having to endure a wet spring that slowed season ... Read More ť

Miller: State Republicans sizing up possible runs for attorney general

One of the worst-kept secrets over the past few weeks is that House Republican Leader Tom Cross has been considering a run for Illinois attorney general. Cross reportedly has ... Read More ť

Our View: Redistricting in Illinois still needs reform

Illinois politicians aren’t ready for redistricting reform. That was easy to tell by the gerrymandered state House, Senate and congressional maps drawn by politicians after th ... Read More ť

No taxpayer help

To the Editor: A big, fat “no thanks” to the lawmakers in Springfield who voted against House Bill 89, state Rep. Jack Franks’ bill to block property-tax increases when home v ... Read More ť

Move beyond tar sands

To the Editor: March’s ExxonMobil tar sands pipeline spill in Arkansas proves that it’s too risky to build another pipeline in the U.S. The Canadian company TransCanada wants ... Read More ť

Microsoft reveals Xbox One entertainment console

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft thinks it has the one. ... Read More ť

Remembering Memorial Day

For a list of nearby Memorial Day events, click here. ... Read More ť

How to avoid home buyer’s remorse in real estate

How do you avoid buyer’s remorse? Throughout the home buying process, stay grounded by asking yourself the following questions. ... 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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Huntley Radio's "Pizza Wars" a success

More than 400 people turned out to taste pizza and vote for their favorite pizza maker in Huntley Community Radio's first-ever "Pizza Wars" fundraiser.

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Cook with fresh herbs this summer

It’s time to get planting! Pick up some fresh herbs to plant and keep near the kitchen so you can snip and cook as needed. Keep them in pots as some like to spread and take over if allowed.

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Veterans groups plan ceremonies for Memorial Day

The Polish Legion of Americans Veterans Post 188 will be the host Legion of this year’s Combined Veterans of McHenry Memorial Day ceremonies.

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Culver's fundraiser to aid Cary library

The Friends of the Cary Area Public Library will hold a fundraiser Wednesday, May 22, at the Culver's in Crystal Lake.

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Childhood dreams matter more than money for college-bound teens

Making money matters when college-bound teens think about their majors, but following a childhood dream means more, according to an independent survey of college-bound teenagers and their parents. The survey looks at what factors into important college decisions and was commissioned by Discover Student Loans, one of the largest originators of private student loans in the country.