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 Schlesing ... Read More ť

Search for survivors begins in OKC suburb

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ACTS of Sweetness come to Crystal Lake

Coyote spotted in Crystal Lake subdivision

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ACTS of Sweetness raises money for area therapy center

CRYSTAL LAKE – Dessert vendors and area residents came together last week to support one of the county's oldest therapy services. Adult and Child Therapy Services held its sec ... Read More ť

Former mentor on trial for alleged sex abuse

WOODSTOCK – The trial for a one-time youth mentor accused of sexual abuse started Monday morning. Leonard Puccini, of Bull Valley, is being tried in front of Judge Michael W. ... Read More ť

Ill. State Police: 5 killed in I-70 van crash

VANDALIA, Ill. (AP) — Illinois State Police say five people were killed and six others injured when a van in which they were riding left a southern Illinois freeway and overtu ... Read More ť

Gov. Pat Quinn: Illinois has chance to make history

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

NYPD messages to Muslim informant: 'Get pictures'

NEW YORK (AP) — A New York Police Department detective told a federal judge that he's seen no evidence that one of his informants brought up the subject of jihad as a way to b ... Read More ť

Search for survivors begins in OKC suburb

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — A mix of volunteers and first responders are combing through debris in an Oklahoma City suburb looking for survivors. The city of Moore, Okla., was hit by ... 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

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Wal-Mart pushing for more U.S.-made products

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – With labor and energy costs on the rise in Asia, Wal-Mart highlighted an effort to promote domestic goods on Monday, including products made by more than 4 ... 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

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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Quenneville deflects praise for Jack Adams nod

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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.