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Two charged with growing pot plantsWOODSTOCK - Sheriff’s police seized about 100 marijuana plants after a patrol deputy questioned a man coming out of what he thought was an unoccupied house near Garden Prairie. Walsh: I’m still Tea Party candidateRepublican candidate for the 8th Congressional District Joe Walsh said that he planned to continue his campaign the way he did in the primary – as the “Tea Party candidate.” Cohen drops out of race for lt. governorCHICAGO – The Democratic nominee for Illinois’ lieutenant governor dropped out of the race Sunday night, less than a week after winning the nomination, amid a political uproar about his past. Rep. John Murtha, Iraq war critic, dies at 77HARRISBURG, Pa. – U.S. Rep. John Murtha, an influential critic of the Iraq War whose congressional career was shadowed by questions about his ethics, died Monday. He was 77.   Top StoryPlenty of spice at Chili Golf TourneyCRYSTAL LAKE – With light snow falling, and a slight wind blowing off the frozen lake, Ben Cress and his buddies were set to tee-off.
Meet the heroes and villains of new 'Survivor'LOS ANGELES – Not even "Boston Rob" Mariano's newborn baby could stop him from returning to "Survivor."
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On the record with ... Margaret NienstedtMargaret Nienstedt was born into the Walkup family, for which the street in Crystal Lake was named. The family first came to Dorr County in the early ... Peasley: Former hospital administrator Hanson mournedWhen I recall the impact of Bert Hanson’s leadership in regenerating health care in McHenry County I think of the success that quickly followed his be ... Sports
Brees, Porter lead New Orleans to 1st NFL titleMIAMI – Who Dat won the Super Bowl? The New Orleans Saints, that's who. Bulls suspend ThomasCHICAGO – Maturity has proved to be elusive for fourth-year Bulls forward Tyrus Thomas. Hawks cure BluesST. LOUIS – After dropping three consecutive games, the Blackhawks were looking to regain their swagger. Opinion
Editorial CartoonEditorialsLow turnout affects racesThe race for the Republican nomination for governor of Illinois is so close, we still don’t have a winner five days after the election. Letters to the EditorLifestyle
Vera Wang looks back at skaters' stylesDesigner Vera Wang knows the ins and outs of competitive figure skating outfits because at one time, she wore them. Meet the heroes and villains of new 'Survivor'LOS ANGELES – Not even "Boston Rob" Mariano's newborn baby could stop him from returning to "Survivor." Dr. Gott: Medication back order leads to difficultyDear Dr Gott: I have been on Armour Thyroid for many years, but all of a sudden, I cannot get it. Of course, I have Synthroid as an alternative. Well, ... NeighborsPhoto of the weekJeff Lesniak, a Woodstock firefighter, votes in one of the booths set up at the VFW Post 5040 on Feb. 2 in Woodstock. |
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 State of FRG setFox River Grove Village President Robert Nunamaker will present a State of the Community address during a local luncheon next week.
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 Getting organizedI would have written this column earlier had I not misplaced the suggestions given to me by a professional organizer.
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