Dying people display range of emotions to hospice workers

Melissa Sandberg has spent a large portion of her life preparing and comforting people nearing the end of their lives. The longtime social worker has consoled dying mothers who won't see their children grow up, and also helped those at the end of a long life find peace. “There are so many things peo ... Read More ť

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WOODSTOCK – A teen faces multiple charges related to an underage drinking party in an unincorporated area of McHenry County near Marengo, according to police. The Sheriff’s Of ... Read More ť

Veterans invited to SEDOM for Bringing Heroes Together event

WOODSTOCK – Area veterans and McHenry County special needs children came together Friday in a pre-Memorial Day celebration at the Special Education District of McHenry County. ... Read More ť

Quinn: Concealed carry bill puts public at risk

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is lashing out at lawmakers after the Illinois House approved a concealed carry bill that he says "puts public safety at risk. ... Read More ť

Ill. House approves guns plan opposed by governor

SPRINGFIELD – Gun owners in the only state still banning concealed weapons would win that right under a plan approved by the Illinois House on Friday, but the governor and oth ... Read More ť

Soldier's slaying prompts UK security review

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LONDON (AP) — Both of the suspects accused of butchering a British soldier during broad daylight on a London street had long been on the radar of Britain's domestic spy agency ... Read More ť

Obama: Sexual assault threatens trust in military

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — With a growing sexual assault epidemic staining the military, President Barack Obama urged U.S. Naval Academy graduates Friday to remember their honor de ... Read More ť

Jacobs holds off CL South in baseball regional semifinal

ALGONQUIN – Jacobs spent the first three innings making things miserable for Crystal Lake South, so the Gators did their best to retaliate later. ... Read More ť

Jackson, Cubs fall to Pirates for 4th loss in row

PITTSBURGH – Edwin Jackson pitched just three innings Thursday before being removed after a long rain delay. That was long enough for the Cubs' right-hander to absorb another ... Read More ť

Blackhawks facing elimination after charmed season

CHICAGO (AP) — Don't expect any major changes when the Chicago Blackhawks take on the Detroit Red Wings in Game 5 of their second-round playoff series on Saturday night. The B ... Read More ť

Summer travel forecast: Better, but no blowout

NEW YORK –This summer, high rollers are flying to lavish vacation hot spots for their vacations. The rest of us are headed to places like nearby campgrounds. The good news: At ... Read More ť

An inside look at MCDOT’s Adopt-A-Highway program

Seeing garbage along a roadway is never considered scenic. Styrofoam cups or to-go containers along the side of the road are not only unsightly, but can take an average of 50 ... Read More ť

Peterson: Brakes put on car-shopping adventure

The Great Experiment is over. We survived more than six years as a one-car family with a one-car garage in multiple-car suburbia. It can be done, and at great savings, as long ... Read More ť

Thanks for kindness

To the Editor: I wish to mention an act of kindness. My husband and I are disabled seniors on limited income. Cary had wood chips for the yard, and we went to get some with ou ... Read More ť

Show of power

To the Editor: I preface this letter by stating it’s about Illinois politics. Talk about a show of power. Speaker Madigan’s prediction on the fate of his pension reform bill i ... Read More ť

10 notable summer albums

Kanye leads our list of notable albums of the summer ... Read More ť

Remembering Memorial Day

For a list of nearby Memorial Day events, click here. ... Read More ť

Get this look: Furnishing the bathroom

The bathroom is one of the humblest and undoubtedly hardworking rooms in the house. But just because the space is utilitarian, doesn’t mean it should be lacking in style. ... Read More ť

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Library to kick off summer reading program June 1

Children can “Dig Into Reading,” teens and tweens can go “Beneath the Surface,” and adults can enjoy “Groundbreaking Reads" at the McHenry Public Library this summer.

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'Worlds of Music' program planned at Cary library

CARY – "Worlds of Music," a program for all ages, will take place from 7 to 7:45 p.m. July 31 at the Cary Area Public Library, 1606 Three Oaks Road.

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Bears to retire Ditka's No. 89

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Some delays expected on Johnsburg Road, engineering firm says

JOHNSBURG – As construction ramps up on the Johnsburg Road project, drivers can expect some slight delays as trucks move in and out of the work zone, the engineering firm said in a release.