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Officials hear update from D.C. at forum hosted by Bean

CRYSTAL LAKE – Although health care reform has been dominating the news, it is one of many things that Congress has been tackling, U.S. Rep. Melissa Bean told local officials Tuesday.
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Judge orders psych exam for man accused of stabbing mother

WOODSTOCK – A McHenry County judge ordered a psychiatric evaluation for a 50-year-old schizophrenic man accused of fatally stabbing his 80-year-old mother Friday.

D-200 eyes $3.1M in cuts

WOODSTOCK – District 200 officials laid out a plan for more than $3.1 million in budget cuts Tuesday.

Ill. faces painful choices as Quinn readies budget proposal

SPRINGFIELD – Gov. Pat Quinn plans to propose a budget that would keep Illinois government afloat mostly by borrowing money and letting bills go unpaid, his top aides said Tuesday, while also hinting that he might discuss raising taxes as an alternative.

Poll: Public wants health bill

WASHINGTON – Ame­ricans and their lawmakers are dramatically out of sync on health care, with large majorities of people looking for bipartisan cooperation that’s nowhere in sight.
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Stand Down gives veterans a break

ALGONQUIN – Back in the late 1980s, John Blanchard lived in his car for a year after getting out of the Navy.

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Johnsburg poised against press

VERNON HILLS – The good part for Chicago Gordon Tech was it had hacked Johnsburg’s once-comfortable lead to six points with 2:17 remaining.

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D-26 union 
must do part to pare losses

If there ever was any doubt, Monday night’s District 26 school board meeting put the debate to rest.

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Rotary Club event to benefit Grafton pantry

The Huntley Rotary Club is hosting its second Rotary Challenge Baggo Tournament on Saturday.
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FRG drive to benefit Cary-Grove pantry

The Fox River Grove Firefighters Association will host a food drive Saturday to benefit the Cary-Grove Food Pantry.


   

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