Pets part of workday at some local businesses

Bob loves to sit around the office all day and greet customers as they enter Precision Body Works in Crystal Lake. During his downtime, he drinks water, eats snacks and plays an occasional game with some co-workers and customers. He also can be found napping every once in a while. To some, Bob may s ... Read More ť

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UNION – This year’s annual meeting of the McHenry County Historical Society features a celebrated author and columnist as its keynote speaker. Joseph Morton, author of “The Am ... Read More ť

Pets part of workday at some local businesses

Bob loves to sit around the office all day and greet customers as they enter Precision Body Works in Crystal Lake. During his downtime, he drinks water, eats snacks and plays ... Read More ť

1 in 12 Illinois bridges 'structurally deficient'

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CHICAGO — A transportation advocacy group says about 1 in 12 Illinois bridges are "structurally deficient" and need serious maintenance and rehabilitation or should be replace ... Read More ť

Body found in N. Illinois home after 8 months

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YORKVILLE — An autopsy is expected to take place on the remains of a 27-year-old Yorkville man whose badly decomposed body was discovered this week in his home — likely months ... Read More ť

Military plans would put women in most combat jobs

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Mauer, Doumit lead Twins over White Sox

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MUSICK: Hawks' key to Game 4? It's a secret

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New owner for Buddyz Pizzeria in McHenry

McHENRY – John Beuckens of Lake in the Hills is purchasing Buddyz Pizzeria, 1138 N. Green St., McHenry. The sale is scheduled to be finalized around July 1. “This isn’t an eco ... Read More ť

Oliver: Keep hanging tough, Blackhawk faithful

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

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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.