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Crystal Lake Blog

MCC student groups to host talk on women's reproductive rights

February 10, 2012 - 9:24 p.m.

On Wednesday, two student organizations from McHenry County College will host an event to foster discussion on women's reproductive rights.

Crystal Lake Blog

D47 to discuss moving special education programs

February 10, 2012 - 8:28 p.m.

Administrators plan to discuss at their Monday meeting the possibility of moving some of Crystal Lake District 47's special education programs to different schools next year.

Crystal Lake Blog

Mother speaks out after fatal plane crash near Crystal Lake

February 10, 2012 - 8:25 p.m.

An Indiana mother who lost her husband and two daughters when their plane crashed Nov. 26 in a field near Crystal Lake has become an inspiration to her community, according to media reports there.

Real Nutrition

A new source for healthy-eating tips

February 10, 2012 - 12:12 p.m.

In my 10 years of being a registered dietitian, I have seen two repetitive themes when it comes to people: everyone is always trying to find the perfect way to eat, and no one is ever truly capable of doing it.

Make it Pop

Grammy predictions: Expect a big night for Adele

February 10, 2012 - 9:58 a.m.

The year of Adele should continue when the 54th annual Grammy Awards are presented 7 p.m. Sunday on CBS.

Lake in the Hills Blog

Goddard School students make postcards for troops

February 9, 2012 - 2:02 p.m.

The school's efforts on Thursday were part of an art/service project – a project which is part of the private school's week-long effort to focus on play-based learning and friendship.

Make it Pop

New weekly Make It POPcast features events, movies, more

February 9, 2012 - 10:16 a.m.

Listen below to the Northwest Herald's new weekly entertainment podcast, “Make It POPcast,” for weekend events, movies, music and more.

Make it Pop

Van Halen sound familiar on 'A Different Kind of Truth'

February 8, 2012 - 5:38 p.m.

Click here to check out the Northwest Herald's new weekly entertianment podcast, “Make It Podcast,” for weekend events, movies, music and more.

Web Views

Wiretapping law change could help NWH video

February 8, 2012 - 4:10 p.m.

It's exciting news that the Illinois Legislature finally is reworking the state's terrible wiretapping law, a law which has impacted the Northwest Herald several times.

Bulletin Board

Hultgren: Quinn's failed policies cost state Caterpillar jobs

February 8, 2012 - 2:02 p.m.

Congressman Randy Hultgren issued the following news release on Wednesday:

Opening Doors

Reporter's Notebook: County Board members frank about Franks

February 8, 2012 - 1:51 p.m.

Some McHenry County Board members had a few choice words Tuesday for state Rep. Jack Franks and bills he has filed aimed at the structure of county government.

Woodstock Blog

Eco road trip docu-comedy presented tonight

February 8, 2012 - 9:34 a.m.

WOODSTOCK – The Defenders' environmental film series continues with a showing of the documentary "YERT - Your Environmental Road Trip" at 7 p.m. tonight, Feb. 8, at the Woodstock High School Auditorium, 501 W. South St., Woodstock.

Bears Insider

Bears hire Bates

February 7, 2012 - 11:42 a.m.

The Bears hired Jeremy Bates as quarterbacks coach Tuesday.

Hawk Talk

Hawks turn to Emery

February 6, 2012 - 1:17 p.m.

Ray Emery will start the next game – and maybe more – in goal for the Blackhawks.

Job Bridge

Monday Morning New Jobs

February 6, 2012 - 9:29 a.m.

Hope you enjoyed the Super Bowl last night.  If its time to get a new job, here are some fresh jobs for you....