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Musick: Blackhawks did what they could, through moments of doubt

BOSTON – Four games. Five overtimes. Seventeen periods. Twenty-three goals. Three hundred and 14 minutes and 47 seconds. ... Read More »

Local lawmakers unsure whether committee will produce pension compromise

Illinois lawmakers came to a special session on pension reform, they saw, they formed a committee, they collected per diems for their trouble, and they left. ... Read More »

Ingleside summer camp supports burn survivors

For one week a year, the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance hosts a nonprofit camp, I Am Me, for 300-plus children who have been hospitalized for severe burns. Camp I Am Me in Ingleside is a place where young burn survivors can have a chance to feel comfortable in their own skin, have fun with kids who have similar experiences and be themselves. ... Read More »

Local News

Ingleside summer camp supports burn survivors

For one week a year, the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance hosts a nonprofit camp, I Am Me, for 300-plus children who have been hospitalized for severe burns. Camp I Am Me in Ingleside is a place where young burn survivors can have a chance to feel comfortable in their own skin, have fun with kids who have similar experiences and be themselves. ... Read More »

State News

Toddler's drowning is 4th reported in past week

NEW: 7:52 a.m.
CHICAGO — The drowning of a 2-year-old suburban Chicago child Tuesday is the fourth drowning reported to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in the past we ... Read More »

Illinois cigarette tax falling short of estimates

NEW: 7:49 a.m.
SPRINGFIELD — State officials say Illinois' $1-per-pack cigarette tax increase isn't bringing in as much money as they'd hoped. The year-old tax took effect in June 2012 and r ... Read More »

Nation & World

Senators closing in on border security compromise

NEW: 7:56 a.m.
WASHINGTON — White House-backed immigration legislation is gaining momentum in the Senate, where key lawmakers say they are closing in on a bipartisan compromise to spend tens ... Read More »

Obama commits to tough push on global warming

NEW: 7:54 a.m.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is planning a major push using executive powers to tackle the pollution blamed for global warming in an effort to make good on promises he ... Read More »

Prep Sports

Confident Jean wins Red Tail Open title

LAKEWOOD – When Emily Jean finished her ninth and final hole at Wednesday’s Red Tail Open, she wasn’t as content as she had hoped. ... Read More »

Chicago Baseball

Jackson struggles in Cubs’ loss

ST. LOUIS – Yadier Molina hit his fifth home run and Jake Westbrook pitched seven innings of two-hit ball in the St. Louis Cardinals’ 4-1 victory over the Cubs on Wednesday. W ... Read More »

Chicago Blackhawks

TAKE 2: Hawks overcome adversity to even Stanley Cup

The Blackhawks looked like they had it won with two separate two-goal leads. Then they looked like they had lost it. But they didn’t give up and are coming home tied at 2 in t ... Read More »

Business

Ormsby Motors' service manager keeps up with changes

CRYSTAL LAKE – On a yellow legal-sized notepad, Larry Kain tracked a purchase order in a large, slanting script. He’s been working in the service department at Ormsby Motors f ... Read More »

Opinion

Our View: At MCC, more is a lot better

We agree with new McHenry County College Board of Trustees member Chris Jenner that the college is heading in the right direction with its decision to post more information on ... Read More »

Reeder: Legislators should care enough to cast their own votes

SPRINGFIELD – For the life of me, I’ll never understand why lawmakers are too lazy to push their own voting buttons. After all, that’s what we pay them to do: vote on our beha ... Read More »

Letters to the Editor

Prepare for less revenue

To the Editor: As an overburdened taxpayer in McHenry County, I am anxiously awaiting the expiration of the “temporary” 67 percent income-tax increase as 2015 creeps closer. I ... Read More »

Thanks for the help

To the Editor: My father, Bill Abbink, would like to thank the kind and caring patrons of Crystal Lake Dunkin’ Donuts that came to his aid in the parking lot June 1. He also w ... Read More »

McHenry Co. Mag.

Happiness is a Home Brew

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

    Real Estate

    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 »

    Blogs

    » Hawk Talk
    Hawk Talk

    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.
    » Good Food, Good Health
    Good Food, Good Health

    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.
    » Woodstock Blog
    Woodstock Blog

    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.
    » Huntley Blog
    Huntley Blog

    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.
    » The Bulletin Board
    The Bulletin Board

    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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