Johnsburg's Alexa Schwichow takes on National Braille Challenge

JOHNSBURG – Alexa Schwichow knows she can’t get nervous or she might not do as well. The 18-year-old Johnsburg High School graduate is one of 60 students from across the U.S. and Canada set to compete in the National Braille Challenge on Saturday at the Braille Institute in Los Angeles. This is her ... Read More ť

Pets part of workday at some local businesses

SUV flips after two-car accident in Crystal Lake

Chef Debi: Ravioli made healthier

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Divers search the Fox River for clues to missing person

NWH Pet of the Week: Patti

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Learn to aim yourself properly

Lake In The Hills Triathlon

Blackhawks lose Game 2 in overtime

Celebrating the Cary Fire Protection District 100th anniversary

Flag Day Retirement Ceremony

Hot Rods for Huntington's Disease to roll into Volo auto museum

VOLO – One in every 10,000 American's are affected by Huntington's disease, much like Danielle Karlson-Perrott and her family. However, few Americans have knowledge about the ... Read More ť

MCC to offer archaeological field school

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CRYSTAL LAKE – Area residents can experience the thrill of uncovering items that no one has seen or touched in up to thousands of years with an archaeology field school offere ... Read More ť

Special session expected to form pension committee

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SPRINGFIELD (AP) — Illinois lawmakers have convened a special session in Springfield, where they're expected to move ahead with plans to form a committee to deal with pensions ... Read More ť

IDOT proposes tolls for Illiana Expressway

PEOTONE – Transportation officials in Illinois have proposed that the planned Illiana Expressway be a tollway. The SouthtownStar reports ( http://bit.ly/11LOOEs) that the Illi ... Read More ť

Mueller urges caution on NSA program changes

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WASHINGTON (AP) — FBI Director Robert Mueller on Wednesday urged Congress to move carefully before making any changes that might restrict the National Security Agency programs ... 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

Bernanke: Fed could reduce bond buys this year

WASHINGTON – Chairman Ben Bernanke says the Federal Reserve could scale back its $85 billion in monthly bond purchases later this year if the economy continues to improve. Ber ... Read More ť

New owner for Buddyz Pizzeria in McHenry

McHENRY – John Beuckens of Lake in the Hills is purchasing Buddyz Pizzeria, 1138 N. Green St., McHenry. The sale is scheduled to be finalized around July 1. “This isn’t an eco ... 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’

“Monsters University” is sweet. It’s life-affirming. It will make you laugh. ... Read More ť

Happiness is a Home Brew

See what has lured these McHenry County residents into making their own beer. ... Read More ť

How to manage the mess

Getting rid of the clutter may sound like an insurmountable task but, according to professional organizer Elisa Adams, it’s actually the key to living a less stressful life. ... Read More ť

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Hawks' Hossa misses morning skate

BOSTON – Marian Hossa was absent from the Blackhawks’ morning skate Wednesday at TD Garden, but coach Joel Quenneville continued to downplay questions about his status.

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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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