Ferguson appointed to fill vacancy on Mental Health Board

WOODSTOCK - The McHenry County Board granted Chairwoman Tina Hill one of her two requests regarding the embattled Mental Health Board. Members voted Tuesday evening, 16-8, to appoint Cathy Ferguson, selected by Hill outside the committee process, to fill a vacancy on the Mental Health Board. But Hi ... Read More ť

McHenry County foster families fill a need

Harvard's class of 'unlucky '13' not so unlucky

Search for tornado survivors almost complete

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Jacobs dominates Cary-Grove for regional win

Jacobs beats CL South, advances to semifinal

ACTS of Sweetness come to Crystal Lake

Coyote spotted in Crystal Lake subdivision

Harvard Graduation

Cary-Grove Falls to Boylan in Regional Soccer Game

Barrington Defeats Huntley in Girls Regional Soccer Game

Tornado Damage

American Legion Post 119 to participate in Poppy Day

FOX RIVER GROVE – American Legion Post 119 will be requesting donations for hospitalized veterans at Dominick’s, Walgreens and various area streets in Fox River Grove on Frida ... Read More ť

Four Seasons Gardening seminar to discuss effects of drought on landscape

WOODSTOCK – The spring series of the Four Seasons Gardening program from University of Illinois Extension concludes with a session titled “Don’t Doubt the Drought.” The progra ... Read More ť

Chicago Board of Ed to vote on school closings

NEW: 8:05 a.m.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Board of Education is expected to take a final vote on whether to close 53 schools. The board is scheduled to meet Wednesday to consider a plan that has ... Read More ť

5 victims of Ill. van crash were from Baltimore

NEW: 8:03 a.m.

VANDALIA — Authorities say the five men killed when their van veered off a southern Illinois freeway were from Baltimore. Fayette County Coroner Bruce Bowen has identified the ... Read More ť

Okla. residents come home to pick up the pieces

NEW: 8:14 a.m.

MOORE, Okla. — With her son holding her elbow, Colleen Arvin walked up her driveway to what was left of her house for 40 years. It was the 83-year-old grandmother's first time ... Read More ť

Huntley, Cary-Grove fall in Jacobs soccer sectional semis

ALGONQUIN – It took a strong kick from Barrington’s Mia Calamari and an acrobatic finish from teammate Molly Pfeiffer to start the scoring for the Fillies and break a scoreless tie. ... Read More ť

Quintana flirts with no-no

CHICAGO – Jose Quintana looked up in the fifth inning and started thinking about the possibility. He made a strong bid for a no-hitter. It ended with a weak hit. Quintana did ... Read More ť

Blackhawks happy with Patrick Sharp on top line

CHICAGO – A simple switch by the Blackhawks that sent Patrick Sharp to the top line and Brandon Saad to the second line has earned at least one vocal supporter. Cue Marian Hos ... Read More ť

MUSICK: Blackhawks need power play to produce

CHICAGO – Everything started so well. Blackhawks fans filled the United Center before the series opener against the Detroit Red Wings and were going wild (fun wild, not Minnes ... Read More ť

Epic Cycle and Fitness in McHenry on the move

McHENRY – Things were getting tight at Epic Cycle and Fitness’ last shop, its owner said. The bike store moved to 909 N. Front St., a newly renovated space that had been vacan ... Read More ť

Oliver: Interstate travel drives random thoughts

Last week was the annual road trip to see my mother in Georgia. I grew up in McHenry, which cannot even remotely be considered the South, unless you’re in Wisconsin. It’s a lo ... Read More ť

Miller: State Republicans sizing up possible runs for attorney general

One of the worst-kept secrets over the past few weeks is that House Republican Leader Tom Cross has been considering a run for Illinois attorney general. Cross reportedly has ... Read More ť

No taxpayer help

To the Editor: A big, fat “no thanks” to the lawmakers in Springfield who voted against House Bill 89, state Rep. Jack Franks’ bill to block property-tax increases when home v ... Read More ť

Move beyond tar sands

To the Editor: March’s ExxonMobil tar sands pipeline spill in Arkansas proves that it’s too risky to build another pipeline in the U.S. The Canadian company TransCanada wants ... Read More ť

Microsoft reveals Xbox One entertainment console

REDMOND, Wash. (AP) — Microsoft thinks it has the one. ... Read More ť

Remembering Memorial Day

For a list of nearby Memorial Day events, click here. ... 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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Huntley Radio's "Pizza Wars" a success

More than 400 people turned out to taste pizza and vote for their favorite pizza maker in Huntley Community Radio's first-ever "Pizza Wars" fundraiser.

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Cook with fresh herbs this summer

It’s time to get planting! Pick up some fresh herbs to plant and keep near the kitchen so you can snip and cook as needed. Keep them in pots as some like to spread and take over if allowed.

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Veterans groups plan ceremonies for Memorial Day

The Polish Legion of Americans Veterans Post 188 will be the host Legion of this year’s Combined Veterans of McHenry Memorial Day ceremonies.

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Culver's fundraiser to aid Cary library

The Friends of the Cary Area Public Library will hold a fundraiser Wednesday, May 22, at the Culver's in Crystal Lake.

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Childhood dreams matter more than money for college-bound teens

Making money matters when college-bound teens think about their majors, but following a childhood dream means more, according to an independent survey of college-bound teenagers and their parents. The survey looks at what factors into important college decisions and was commissioned by Discover Student Loans, one of the largest originators of private student loans in the country.