Girl Scouts celebrate 100th anniversary with European trip

Living by the Girl Scout Law, 13 area Girl Scouts and three troop leaders will use their resources wisely and traverse Europe. ... Read More ť

Casciaro attorney seeking new trial

WOODSTOCK – The man convicted of killing a missing Johnsburg teen was in court today with his attorney who is asking his trial court judge throw out his conviction. ... Read More ť

Musick: Blackhawks had no shot, by land or frozen sea

BOSTON – This is how Paul Revere must have felt. ... Read More ť

TAKE 2: Formidable Bruins will be tough for Hawks to overcome

Viktor Stalberg running out of chances

After Crystal Lake church severed ties with Boy Scouts, still no home for Troop 550

Quinn, lawmakers plan pension talks into July

District 47 board meets for first time since superintendent resignation

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Divers search the Fox River for clues to missing person

NWH Pet of the Week: Patti

NWH Pet of the Week: Rose

Learn to aim yourself properly

Lake In The Hills Triathlon

Blackhawks lose Game 2 in overtime

Celebrating the Cary Fire Protection District 100th anniversary

Flag Day Retirement Ceremony

Cary man faces 3 bank robbery charges

A Cary man has been charged with three counts of bank robbery in connection with incidents that took place over a 10-day period, the FBI said in a news release. Evan L. Hall, ... Read More ť

Free shred and recycle day

WOODSTOCK -- State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, is partnering with Habitat for Humanity of McHenry County and Environmental Defenders of McHenry County to provide local reside ... Read More ť

USGS: Asian carp eggs can incubate in more areas

CHICAGO (AP) — Two species of invasive Asian carp may be able to spawn in more Great Lakes tributaries than previously thought, according to a U.S. Geological Survey report on ... Read More ť

U.S. Supreme Court grants Madigan more time on guns

SPRINGFIELD – The U.S. Supreme Court is granting the Illinois attorney general more time to decide on an appeal over the carrying of concealed weapons. A spokeswoman for Attor ... Read More ť

Syrian pound tumbles on U.S. plans to arm rebels

DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — Many exchange shops closed in Damascus on Tuesday, fearing more chaos a day after the Syrian currency plunged to a new record low, reflecting growing fe ... Read More ť

Biden vows to 'beat the gun lobby' and pass laws

WASHINGTON (AP) — A scrappy Vice President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday to "beat the gun lobby" by ultimately passing stronger firearm laws and said some lawmakers who voted agains ... Read More ť

Johnsburg's Delaney Pruitt Northwest Herald Girls Soccer Player of Year

Johnsburg's Pruitt leads Skyhawks to 4th at state ... Read More ť

Viciedo’s triple sends Sox to win

HOUSTON – Dayan Viciedo’s bases-loaded triple in a four-run sixth inning sent the White Sox to a 4-2 win past the Houston Astros on Monday night. The victory snapped a four-ga ... Read More ť

TAKE 2: Formidable Bruins will be tough for Hawks to overcome

The Blackhawks now trail Boston 2-1 after Monday night’s loss. Sports editor Jon Styf and reporter Jeff Arnold discuss what it means: Arnold: Well, I’m not sure the Blackhawks ... Read More ť

Musick: Blackhawks had no shot, by land or frozen sea

BOSTON – This is how Paul Revere must have felt. A staunch enemy was on the move, ready to attack. They believed something to be theirs. Compromise was impossible. Blood would ... Read More ť

Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire

DETROIT – Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps Tuesday, reversing a defiant posture and avoiding a possible public relations nightmare over fuel ta ... Read More ť

Miller: Lisa Madigan losing ground, Bill Daley gaining in governor polling

In a sign that some truly awful publicity for her father may be hurting her possible gubernatorial bid, Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s poll numbers have plunged in the past s ... Read More ť

Our View: Farm Bill still flawed

The U.S. House is expected to take up debate on the Farm Bill this week. And while the Farm Bill has many tentacles – everything from food stamps to dairy production – we hope ... Read More ť

Pleased with response

To the Editor: I am very pleased to see the generally positive response of the community toward the Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts organizations in this uncomfortable situation wit ... Read More ť

Gas taxes punishing

To the Editor: High gas prices? Look no further than double taxes. With the start of the summer driving season, Illinois citizens have seen the price of gas continue to climb. ... Read More ť

Stop, smell roses on Woodstock Garden Walk

An upcoming Woodstock Garden Walk promises to inspire, provide a bit of refuge and reveal hidden treasures. ... Read More ť

Happiness is a Home Brew

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

The return of the 10 percent down payment

Remember the 10 percent down payment on a house? After virtually disappearing for years, it’s back. ... Read More ť

9 ways to save on summer gardening

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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.

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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.

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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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Stagecrafters to perform at Crystal Lake Main Beach

CRYSTAL LAKE – The Crystal Lake Park District Stagecrafters will mark their 25th anniversary Tuesday with the performance of an original production at Crystal Lake Main Beach for the summer Concert in the Park series.

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United Airlines donates 1 million miles to Make-A-Wish

CHICAGO – For the second straight year, United Airlines will donate one million MileagePlus miles to Make-A-Wish Illinois, a donation that will help children with life-threatening illnesses reach their wish destinations. The airline donated the miles as part of the annual Make-A-Wish Mileathon held last week.