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Business Scene

Childhood dreams matter more than money for college-bound teens

May 21, 2013 - 9:02 a.m.

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.

Woodstock Blog

Fire/Rescue will receive Flight For Life award

May 20, 2013 - 6:02 p.m.

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.

Good Food, Good Health

Carrots and Lime Zest Up Your Meal

May 20, 2013 - 5:27 p.m.

Salads are a traditional dish often served at the beginning of a meal. But there are so many different kinds of salads that they really can fit in anywhere.

The Doctors

4 myths of carpal tunnel

May 20, 2013 - 2:26 p.m.

Doctors for USA WEEKEND

Payoff Pitch

Cubs' Garza scheduled to make season debut Tuesday

May 18, 2013 - 11:30 a.m.

CHICAGO – Right-hander Matt Garza will finally make his first start of the season Tuesday at Pittsburgh.

Hawk Talk

Quenneville deflects praise for Jack Adams nod

May 17, 2013 - 1:21 p.m.

Joel Quenneville deflected all of the credit Friday after learning that he was a finalist for the NHL's coach of the year award.

Good Food, Good Health

Where would we be without flavor?

May 17, 2013 - 10:51 a.m.

It’s all about flavor. Today we are going to concern ourselves with Asian flavors.

Business Scene

Feeding America receives $1M from Caterpillar Foundation

May 16, 2013 - 9:35 a.m.

Feeding America, the nation's leading hunger-relief organization, has announced a $1 million investment from the Caterpillar Foundation to support programs that provide fresh fruit and vegetables to low-income clients who do not have the access or financial means to provide these foods to their families.

Opening Doors

Reporter's Notebook: Mental Health Board showdown

May 15, 2013 - 12:52 p.m.

I'll let you all know if Tuesday's meeting of the McHenry County Board gets moved from Woodstock to the MGM Grand arena.

Hawk Talk

Toews named finalist for Selke Trophy

May 15, 2013 - 10:01 a.m.

After being snubbed for one trophy, Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews could collect another.