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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 economic issue at all,” said current owner Joe Scarnato of his decision to sell the McHenry restaurant. “We’re having a record 2 ... Read More »

Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire

DETROIT – Chrysler abruptly agreed to recall 2.7 million older model Jeeps Tuesday, reversing a defiant posture and avoiding a possible public relations nightmare over fuel ta

Stocks move higher as traders wait on the Fed

NEW YORK – The stock market is closing higher as investors anticipate that the Federal Reserve will keep programs to support the U.S. economy in place.

Hospital auxiliary awards scholarships

MCHENRY – Centegra Hospital-McHenry Auxiliary awarded its annual health-care scholarship of $2,000 to four recipients June 11.

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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 »

State & Nation

Stocks move higher as traders wait on the Fed

NEW YORK – The stock market is closing higher as investors anticipate that the Federal Reserve will keep programs to support the U.S. economy in place. The Dow Jones industria ... Read More »

United adds spending requirement for elite status

CHICAGO – United Airlines is making it a little harder to get a higher frequent-flier status. That status used to require flying 25,000 miles per year. Now, United is adding a ... Read More »

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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-threate ... Read More »

Auto leasing reaches record high

SCHAUMBURG – Experian Automotive last week announced that new vehicle leasing rose by 12.5 percent to achieve the highest level since it began tracking the data in 2006. Accor ... Read More »

Features

Wake-up call: Starbucks to post calorie counts

NEW YORK – Starbucks has a new way to wake up its customers: showing the calories in its drinks. The Seattle-based coffee chain says it will start posting calorie counts on me ... Read More »

Columns

Elite Furniture a cornerstone of community

It is my privilege to introduce you to McHenry Area Chamber member Elite Furniture owned by Jeff Kleinschmidt. Being established for over a decade, Elite has grown to become a ... Read More »

Cashman: Tie one on for Father's Day

Americans were planning to spend a little bit more on dad this Father’s Day. According to the National Retail Federation’s 2013 Father’s Day spending survey, the average perso ... Read More »

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