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Marengo City Council could have its annexation process completed soon

MARENGO – The Marengo City Council could have its annexation process completed by next month, after aldermen recently added another parcel to city limits in their quest to rea ... Read More »

Fox Bluff master plan to get more time for public input

The public will get a second chance to weigh in on a not-yet-released master plan for the Fox Bluff Conservation Area. Due to the amount of interest in the site's future, a se ... Read More »

State News

Ill. lawmakers face tough votes before adjourning

SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois General Assembly has just two weeks left in Springfield before it adjourns for the summer, leaving lawmakers with a tight deadline for action on iss ... Read More »

Illinois cracks down on social media ‘flash mobs’

CHICAGO – Seeking to keep pace with changing technology, Illinois toughened penalties Saturday for those who use social media and text messaging to organize violent “flash mob ... Read More »

Nation & World

Official: Broken rail eyed in Conn. train crash

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – The commuter train derailment and collision that left dozens injured outside New York City was not the result of foul play, officials said Saturday, but a ... Read More »

Prep Sports

GIRLS TRACK: Woodstock's Beattie and Marengo's Adams win state titles

CHARLESTON – Woodstock’s Maura Beattie utilized a different strategy against Marengo’s Katie Adams, her rival, for their fourth meeting in the 3,200 meters this season. ... Read More »

Chicago Baseball

Angels hold on for 12-9 win over White Sox

ANAHEIM, Calif. – Alberto Callaspo hit a three-run homer in Los Angeles’ five-run seventh inning, and the Angels beat the White Sox, 12-9, Saturday to end the Sox’s four-game ... Read More »

Chicago Blackhawks

MUSICK: All of a sudden, this is a series

CHICAGO – Mike Babcock looked like a walking advertisement for Sprite as he strolled out of the Detroit Red Wings’ victorious locker room Saturday and entered a room filled wi ... Read More »

Business

Hospital charges vary locally for same treatment

CRYSTAL LAKE – Hospitals serving McHenry County charge wildly different prices for the same treatment, according to figures released by the federal government for the first ti ... Read More »

Opinion

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 »

Schaumburg: Freedoms erode when rights are violated

What’s the best thing to do when your Justice Department infringes on First Amendment rights of the media? Float – again – the idea of passing a federal media shield law. It’s ... Read More »

Letters to the Editor

Tax outrage

To the Editor: Last December, when all the taxing districts were forced to publish their levies, we noted that the District 26 levy was almost 9 percent higher. District 155, ... Read More »

Property tax fiasco

To the Editor: Thanks to our Nunda Township Assessor’s Office, our properties have been reassessed and lowered according to the department market values the past few years. No ... Read More »

McHenry Co. Mag.

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 »

    Real Estate

    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 »

    Blogs

    » Payoff Pitch
    Payoff Pitch

    Cubs' Garza scheduled to make season debut Tuesday

    CHICAGO – Right-hander Matt Garza will finally make his first start of the season Tuesday at Pittsburgh.
    » Hawk Talk
    Hawk Talk

    Quenneville deflects praise for Jack Adams nod

    Joel Quenneville deflected all of the credit Friday after learning that he was a finalist for the NHL's coach of the year award.
    » Good Food, Good Health
    Good Food, Good Health

    Where would we be without flavor?

    It’s all about flavor. Today we are going to concern ourselves with Asian flavors.
    » Business Scene
    Business Scene

    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.
    » Opening Doors
    Opening Doors

    Reporter's Notebook: Mental Health Board showdown

    I'll let you all know if Tuesday's meeting of the McHenry County Board gets moved from Woodstock to the MGM Grand arena.

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