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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Nature songwriting for kids session set

RINGWOOD – Children interested in music or who are 'natural' musicians might be interested in McHenry County Conservation District's most recent program, "Nature Songwriting f ... Read More ť

Author Joseph Morton to headline historical society’s annual meeting

UNION – This year’s annual meeting of the McHenry County Historical Society features a celebrated author and columnist as its keynote speaker. Joseph Morton, author of “The Am ... 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

Special session expected to form pension committee

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers are convening a special session as called for by Gov. Pat Quinn. Legislators are expected to move forward with plans to form a bipartisan comm ... Read More ť

Karzai sets new conditions for talks with Taliban

KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan's president says he will not pursue peace talks with the Taliban unless the United States steps out of the negotiations and the militant group ... Read More ť

Senator: IRS to pay $70M in employee bonuses

WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration directive to cancel discretionary bonuses because of ... 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

Men's Wearhouse ousts founder, pitchman Zimmer

NEW YORK – Apparently, Men's Wearhouse Inc. doesn't like the way its founder looks anymore. In terse release issued Wednesday, Men's Wearhouse said it has fired the face of th ... 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’

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Happiness is a Home Brew

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The return of the 10 percent down payment

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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.