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Crystal Lake Blog

Stagecrafters to perform at Crystal Lake Main Beach

June 17, 2013 - 3:15 p.m.

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.

Business Scene

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

June 17, 2013 - 9:06 a.m.

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.

Speaking of Nature

Know your lawn and take better care of it

June 14, 2013 - 2:39 p.m.

Spring arrived late this year, and with it came the weekend drone of lawnmowers. Many an otherwise perfect Sunday afternoon nap has been shattered by a neighbor’s noisy grass trimming machine.

The Doctors

Fed up with food allergies?

June 14, 2013 - 1:52 p.m.

Doctors for USA WEEKEND

Grammar Moses

Journalists Found to Be Serial (Comma) Killers

June 13, 2013 - 12:40 p.m.

When the 2013 edition of The Associated Press Stylebook was released recently, National Public Radio noted the occasion.

Woodstock Blog

Group plans vigil for Newtown victims, gun reform

June 13, 2013 - 11:15 a.m.

WOODSTOCK – Six months since the school shooting in Newtown, Conn., a group is holding a candlelight vigil on the Woodstock Square to honor victims and promote gun reform.

Real Nutrition

Healthy items for your family camping trip

June 13, 2013 - 9:24 a.m.

My husband and I took our 8- and 5-year olds camping for the first time this past weekend. We all survived and had a lot of fun together.  

Job Bridge

5 Gadgets Successful People Can't Live Without

June 13, 2013 - 9:02 a.m.

These handy tools enable successful people be more productive.

Hawk Talk

Happy Hawks log heavy minutes

June 13, 2013 - 2:04 a.m.

Call it a hunch, but the Blackhawks might decide to sleep in Thursday morning.

Payoff Pitch

Cubs to suspend Stewart for violating loyalty clause

June 11, 2013 - 5:50 p.m.

Third baseman Ian Stewart would welcome the Cubs releasing him and it seems he's willing to do whatever it takes to make that happen.

College Connection

MCC to offer Zumba classes

June 11, 2013 - 2:45 p.m.

CRYSTAL LAKE – Stay fit while having fun with two  Zumba classes offered by the McHenry County College’s Continuing Education Department, including a new Zumba Toning class that begins Thursday and a basic Zumba class that begins June 18 at the college, 8900 Route 14.

Crystal Lake Blog

Crystal Lake launches 24-hour interactive map

June 11, 2013 - 2:33 p.m.

CRYSTAL LAKE – Crystal Lake has launched a new interactive map that gives residents 24-hour access to zoning information, location of parks and schools, aerial photographs and other information.

Cary Blog

Corvettes to be theme of Cary Cruise Night

June 11, 2013 - 1:33 p.m.

Corvettes will be the featured theme car at Cary Cruise Night from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on West Main Street in downtown Cary. Corvette owners are encouraged to bring their cars to be judged that evening. Trophies and ribbons will be awarded for first- and second-place winners.

Good Food, Good Health

Cool Down with a Chilled Salad

June 11, 2013 - 1:13 p.m.

In the heart of the winter, when the icy cold blows down from the north, our minds and our bodies are looking for foods that will warm the soul. But right now, as we move toward the warmth of summer, we are looking for foods that are nourishing to our minds and cool to our bodies.

Real Nutrition

Farmers markets take LINK cards

June 11, 2013 - 12:19 p.m.

The state of Illinois supports better nutrition for low-income families.  According to the LINK Up Illinois Double Value Coupon Program, you can get twice the dollar value for nutritious items at farmers’ markets!