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Quickcast: Feb. 22, 2012

Video tip: Understanding the tee box

Video: Trojans take another step

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Photos: Cary Grove Wins Class 4A Sectional Semifinal

Photos: Kaneland 40, Hampshire 31

Photos: Chicago Bulls 90, Atlanta Hawks 79

Photos: Water rescue in Johnsburg

Witness claims Smith not involved in Briseño murder

WOODSTOCK – Jurors saw a videotaped interview today of a woman who said Kenny Smith had nothing to do with the Burrito Express murder – because her boyfriend and cousin did it ... Read More »

County approves electric consortium agreement

WOODSTOCK – The McHenry County Board has approved an agreement to merge the electric customers of 13 governments seeking to secure lower rates. The agreement forms the Norther ... Read More »

Quinn's speech vague on major Ill. budget problems

SPRINGFIELD (AP) – Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn warned Wednesday that the state's Medicaid system is near collapse and government retirement funds are broken, but he offered no pla ... Read More »

Obama seeks corporate tax rate cut, loophole limit

WASHINGTON (AP) – President Barack Obama rolled out a corporate tax overhaul plan Wednesday that lowers rates but also eliminates loopholes and subsidies cherished by the busi ... Read More »

Santorum mocks Romney ahead of Arizona GOP debate

TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) – Rick Santorum acknowledged Wednesday that he's probably running behind Mitt Romney in Arizona, but he implored a tea party crowd not to settle for "a John ... Read More »

Leisten makes presence known for C-G

It was hard to know exactly where Megan Leisten stood within Cary-Grove’s basketball program last season. ... Read More »

Rose: Report about Gasol trade untrue

CHICAGO – Bulls point guard Derrick Rose said Wednesday that he was focused entirely on making plays, not trades. Rose shot down a published report that said he informed Bulls ... Read More »

White Sox conceding nothing

GLENDALE, Ariz. – Asked about the presumptive AL Central favorite Detroit Tigers, White Sox players refused to anoint them division champs in February. “They picked up Prince ... Read More »

Junior’s confidence on rise

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Dale Earnhardt Jr. left Daytona frustrated and furious in July. One of his favorite tracks, the place forever linked to his family name, had become a bor ... Read More »

Comcast enters streaming video race with Streampix

As more companies have looked to compete with Netflix in the streaming home video industry, the biggest competitor yet entered the fray Tuesday. ... Read More »

MCB District 4: Salgado, Hammerand, Draffkorn, Martens

In County Board District 4, which includes all of Richmond and Burton townships and all but the southeastern corner of McHenry Township, six candidates seek the Republican nom ... Read More »

MCB District 5: Skala, Hill, Peschke, Rein

Five candidates are running for four nominations in the March 20 Republican primary for McHenry County Board District 5, which covers Dorr and central Grafton townships. Mike ... Read More »

Report card for Obama

To the Editor: 1. Being a leader. F 2. Increasing our debt limit to highest ever. F 3. Stimulus package that gave away billions to save companies and jobs. F 4. Bringing unemp ... Read More »

Regarding raccoons

To the Editor: Regarding the ‘Not Rabies?’ letter to the editor published Feb. 11, the raccoon probably had distemper, a disease caused by a virus similar to chicken pox. It i ... Read More »

Sidetracks 10: Stuff to do this weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? We have 10 suggestions. ... Read More »

Cowell: 'X Factor' wants 2 female judges, 2 hosts

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Simon Cowell is playing it coy about rumors that Fergie, Britney Spears and Janet Jackson are being considered for "The X Factor." Two judges' spots on the ... Read More »

Sips, snacks inspired by best picture winners

Great movies and great food are box office gold, from Forrest Gump’s chocolates to “Silence of the Lambs” anti-hero Hannibal Lecter’s disturbing pairing suggestion for Chianti ... Read More »

Have Your (Wedding) Cake And Eat It, Too!

Meet Tiffany Wilkins, a Crystal Lake wedding planner who predicts the latest trends of 2012. ... Read More »

Lucy's Comedy Cafe

A well-anticipated monthly event! Lucy's Comedy Cafe is set on stage, offers an intimate nightclub environment and has featured comedic greats, such as Dwayne Kennedy, Pat M ... Read More »

Top 3 quick kitchen & bath fixes for listing a home

Many people say it’s the kitchen and bathrooms that really sell a home. ... Read More »

Break out the Speedos! See 10 amazing indoor pools

When it comes to over-the-top real estate amenities, having your own yoga studio, football field, or heliport can earn you some pretty serious bragging rights among your friends. ... Read More »

» Grammar Moses

Help offered to rid copy of those sloppy phrases

When last we met, Mose was ranting about conciseness. “Writers need to tighten it up for the new year” was a plea for writers to simplify their work – and to put that commitment in the form of a resolution for 2012.

» Full-speed Golf

Understanding the tee box

Knowing where to tee the ball is a simple rule that sometimes confuses people. Or it's a rule that people just ignore.

» Job Bridge

New Jobs Wednesday

If you are looking for a job or a better job, we have some great new ones available.

» Cary Blog

A few more details on Concord Charter Academy

CARY – The following was taken from the packet provided to community members at the District 26 School Board's special meeting Tuesday to consider the charter school proposal from Vision Group.

» Business Scene