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

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McHenry County under severe thunderstorm watch

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for McHenry County and other Northern Illinois counties. Thunderstorms that developed over Missouri Monday ... Read More ť

New trial awaits former NIU student charged in 2010 shooting

SYCAMORE – A former Northern Illinois University student will get another opportunity to convince a judge or jury that he was justified in shooting a fellow student in the leg ... 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

When were the nation's deadliest tornadoes?

A list of the 10 deadliest tornadoes in the United States since 1900: • 695 deaths. March 18, 1925, in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana. • 216 deaths. April 5, 1936, in Tupelo, ... 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

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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Fire/Rescue will receive Flight For Life award

The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District will be honored for the teamwork, professionalism and decision-making skills it displayed in handling a 2012 motorcycle crash with multiple patients.

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Carrots and Lime Zest Up Your Meal

Salads are a traditional dish often served at the beginning of a meal. But there are so many different kinds of salads that they really can fit in anywhere.

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