Fire chief says search almost complete in Oklahoma

MOORE, Okla. (AP) — The search for survivors and the dead is nearly complete in the Oklahoma City suburb that was smashed by a mammoth tornado, the fire chief said Tuesday. Gary Bird said he's "98 percent sure" there are no more survivors or bodies to recover under the rubble in Moore, a communit ... Read More ť

Oklahoma twister a top-of-the-scale EF-5

MC Emergency Management Agency details ways to prepare for a tornado

Photos: Massive tornado roars through Moore, Okla.

Power restored near Route 14 and 31 in Crystal Lake

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County Board chairwoman cancels vote on replacing committee member

WOODSTOCK – McHenry County Board Chairwoman Tina Hill will not pursue a vote tonight to replace a member of the Public Health and Human Services Committee. Hill, R-Woodstock, ... Read More ť

D-26 adds additional teacher

CARY – More parents are saying they will enroll their students in District 26 next school year than originally planned, according to district officials. The school board this ... Read More ť

Ill. House committee OKs fracking regulatory bill

SPRINGFIELD (AP) — A proposal that aims to create thousands of jobs in southern Illinois by kick-starting high-volume oil and gas drilling cleared a top committee Tuesday, sen ... Read More ť

FBI ID's Benghazi suspects, but no arrests yet

WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. has identified five men who might be responsible for the attack on the diplomatic mission in Benghazi, Libya, last year, and has enough evidence to ... Read More ť

Jacobs softball breaks through, advances to regional semis

CRYSTAL LAKE – For as many scoring opportunities No. 5 Jacobs had early in its regional quarterfinal game against No. 4 Crystal Lake South, the Golden Eagles believed it was only a matter of when, not if, they would break through. ... Read More ť

Dempster returns to Chicago with Boston

CHICAGO – Ryan Dempster picked up his son at school, and then he got to play with him on the field at the ballpark. It was just like the old days. Just at a different ballpark ... Read More ť

Dunn homers as White Sox beat Lester, Red Sox

CHICAGO – Adam Dunn has been insisting all season he feels great, even while he was piling up strikeouts at the beginning of the year. It's not so hard to believe him right no ... Read More ť

MUSICK: Blackhawks need help from power play

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

Growers making up for lost time in planting corn

Corn growers in the nation's midsection have been busy making up for lost time in getting their corn crop in the ground, after having to endure a wet spring that slowed season ... 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

Our View: Redistricting in Illinois still needs reform

Illinois politicians aren’t ready for redistricting reform. That was easy to tell by the gerrymandered state House, Senate and congressional maps drawn by politicians after th ... 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

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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

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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.

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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.